The Self Critic Shutterbug

Tv: 1/200s; Av: F/7.1; f:52mm

Processed using Raw Therapee.

I took a picture of this kid at Sarchu – which is the border between J&K and Himachal Pradesh. We were exiting Ladakh and I wanted to take this photo as a sort of souvenir – a parting gift for myself.

I wanted to retain the original color photo because it highlighted the endearing child’s pink cheeks (which is a feature of all children in the region). However, the B&W brought out the expression better – so I decided to go B&W.

I only wish I had gotten a better background – a more natural one. The tent and that other asbestos shelter (I don’t know what its called) kind of spoil an otherwise great snap.

Tags: B&W, child, Ladakh, portrait

Av: F/3.5; Tv: 1/60s; f: 29.5mm; ISO: 100; Metering mode : Matrix

I had taken this picture when I had been to my Grand Father’s house in Kasargod. The fruit which is in focus is called Nakshatra Nerale in Kannada language. Here the background is made black and white and only the colors of the fruit are retained. By doing this, I have actually tried to emphasize more on the fruit and its rich red color. By making the background B&W, it gives the photo a sense that it is an old picture and reminds me of my childhood days when we used to go to the farm and eat the fruit.

Further Improvements:

Care should be taken while selecting the fruit, meaning here in this picture even though the color of the fruit is brilliant and rich, the fruit looks is a little damaged and infected. A uninfected fruit would have been more pleasing.

Tags: B&W, Colour Highlighted, Fruit, Nostalgia, red, Star Apple