Colorful Drapes Vs Street Lights

Minimalism as in Less Elements

Photo By © Prakash Ghai

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A Minimalist Photograph of Colorful Drapes across the sky Versus Two Street Lights, shot at Ganpati Plaza Jaipur.

I went to Ganpati Plaza Shopping Complex in October 2018, a few days before Diwali Festival that was in November. The Shopping Complex was decorated with Colorful Drapes and fancy lights. It is a tradition here in India. Most of the Bazaars are decorated right before Diwali and they host huge discounts to promote their Sales.

While I was on the Ground Floor, I looked up at the Drapes and mentally composed a Few shots with  only the Colorful Drapes and Blue Sky.

Then I wondered, if I could get a bird flying across the frame. But, since it was still not evening, the chances of birds flying past my pre-composed frame were fairly slim.

Therefore, instead of waiting for a bird to fly across my frame, I chose these Static Curved Street Lamps instead.

Since the Key Subject here are the Two Street Lamps, I started my composition with them by placing them at  the bottom right corner of the frame.

Then, I adjusted my movement to fit in the Colorful Drapes. There were other Colored Drapes as well, but I chose these Olive and Reddish ones, for they made for a better Color Palette.

The EXIF Data of the Photo is as follows:

• Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  
  
• Lens: Canon 100 mm Prime Lens
  
  
• F-stop: f/7.1
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-100
  
  
• Focal Length: 100 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual
  
  

Hope you enjoyed the Colorful Drapes Vs Street Lights Minimalist Photograph.

Thank you for your time. Have a Nice Day !

Parallel Universe

Minimalism as Low Detail

I once had a discussion for about half an hour with one of my good friends Gigi Starlings on Facebook about shadows and reflections. I showed her this photograph and she in return showed me a few of hers, primarily containing shadows. The next thing she mentioned was, that this might be the parallel universe we talk about and I was in agreement instantly. Shadows and reflections could be the other universe that co-exists with us but we fail to give it due importance. But I took it a little further and asked her what if, this is not the reality we live in and we infact ourselves are a mere reflection of some other universe (reality). Possible? Well, I would love to know what you all think of it. Coming back to the shot, This photo falls under the category Minimalism as  Low Detail which is very evident from the shot. I was walking around Ganpati Plaza, Jaipur (shopping complex) looking for some shots of windows and other geometric structures. I went there post a heavy shower and I was lucky enough to find this puddle of water right in front of me on my way back. Repeating shapes (yellow building) and the contrasting blue and yellows were too tempting to miss. Composing this shot was a challenge. I stepped backwards, bent my knees and took about 4 shots from various angles. I finally got the composition right. You would not get a proper or a size-able reflection of your subject if you don't shoot it from the right angle. Being on your knees is the best way to shoot such subjects.
 

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Piano Keys

Minimalism as Less Elements

Photo by © Prakash Ghai
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A Minimalist Photograph of the area under a circular staircase, very symbolic of piano keys.

This is a photograph of the Geometric structure under a circular staircase, which I spotted at Ganpati Plaza Jaipur.

I went to the Canon Camera shop to purchase an external flash. I thought that would be a good add-on for my Camera Kit, so I bought a Flash for myself.

I also had this at the back of my mind that maybe someday, I would get into Commercial Photography and I might need this thing then. So why not buy it now and experiment.

Soon after I purchased that expensive add-on, I roamed around to hunt for some Minimalist Photographs. I kept on wandering looking here and there, and I was struggling to stop Geometry.

But then, there was this Circular Staircase near me, that lead to the first floor. I thought it would be a good idea to step a bit away from the staircase and try and capture its circular/spiral nature.

I did so, but the shot had a lot of distracting elements in the background. I tried many shots but I wasn't able to crop those elements out or make the frame look Minimalist. So I gave up on those shots.

But, right under the Circular Staircase there was this Geometric Pattern, so I went under the staircase and zoomed in, looking up to capture this Minimalist Photography.

I found this rhythmic upward curve being formed, and that quickly reminded me of Piano Keys. And Bingo, I had my shot.

I hope you enjoyed this discovery of mine.

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