Shadow Leaves

Minimalism as Less Elements

Minimalist Photography by © Prakash Ghai

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A Black and White Minimalist Photograph of Shadow of Leaves falling a Textured Indian Wall.

"When nature is busy making art, all you can do is be stunned and watch."

This is exactly what happened here, but luckily I had my camera along with me for this was shot in my house. This wall belongs to my neighbor. It was peak afternoon and I had just came out for a walk in the garden after having lunch.

I have the habit of constantly scanning my surroundings for subjects, can't help it, I am a Photographer after all. While I stepped down in the passage from my garden, I spotted this beautiful Shadow of Leaves. Trust me, they were such a treat to watch. I instantly rushed inside to grab my camera for shadows change very quickly.

I had to compose this right and also in a unique way. So I decided to shoot the subject top-down and I started by placing a diagonal line of the wall in the center and then let the Shadow of the Leaves fall in the frame as they wished.

I was close, but still I had to make sure I wasn't way too close. Also, this photo is a good example that using negative space in minimalist photography in such a tight frame is not easy.

The worn out textured wall helped in setting a unique mood as well.

The EXIF Data of the Photo is as follows:

• Camera Model: Canon EOS 600 D
  
  
• Lens: Canon 50 mm Prime Lens
  
  
• F-stop: f/11
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-200
  
  
• Focal Length: 50 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Pattern
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual
  
  

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The Silver Plate

Minimalism as Less Elements

Photo By © Prakash Ghai
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A closeup Minimalist shot of a Silver disposable eating plate lying on a plastic chair at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.

Most of the Artists that put up an Exhibition at Jawahar Kala Kendra, keep some food treats at launch day for the public.

This Silver Paper Plate was kept on a plastic chair by one of the attendees, after he finished eating.  He should have put it in the dustbin though.

Since, I had no other interesting subject around, therefore I made this everyday boring paper plate as my subject.

I went down on my knees and placed the plate in the center. Because I did not want too much blur or bokeh on the plate, so I shot this at and aperture of  f/10

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/10
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/100 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-640
  
  
• Focal Length: 100 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual
  
  

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Birds and Patterned Side Rail - 2 Minimalist Photographs

Minimalism as Less Elements

Minimalist Shot 1

Photo By © Prakash Ghai
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Black and White Minimal Art Photograph of Birds Sitting on the Patterned Side Rail of a wall at Diggi Palace Jaipur.

These pictures were taken during the Jaipur Literature Festival 2019. I had my Canon EOS 6D Mark II full frame Camera with me that day. 

I was waiting for a friend of mine to join me for a session. While I was waiting, I spotted these birds on the Patterned Side Rails of the wall near me. I was at a distance but that was not an issue, as I had the Telephoto 24-105 mm Lens with me. I zoomed a bit to captured these, and that you can see in the EXIF Data provided below. One of these shots were taken at 91 mm and the other one at 70 mm. On most occasions, I only put up a single shot from the series ie the best one, but here, I decided to put two. 

The EXIF Data of Shot 1 is as follows:

• Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  
  
• Lens: Canon 24-105 mm Prime Lens
  
  
• F-stop: f/16
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-2500
  
  
• Focal Length: 91 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual

Minimalist Shot 2

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The EXIF Data of Shot 2 is as follows:

• Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  
  
• Lens: Canon 24-105 mm Prime Lens
  
  
• F-stop: f/16
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-1250
  
  
• Focal Length: 70 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual

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Three Windows

Minimalism as Less Elements

Photo By © Prakash Ghai
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Hello All !

I would like to keep the blog-post very short today:


Title: Three Windows

Minimalism Type: Less Elements

Style: Looking Up

Color Tones: Black and White

Subject: A Building with Three Windows

Aesthetic Elements: Geometric Elements like lines, squares, rectangles, and the use of Negative Space.

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: 1/4000 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-400
  
  
• Exposure bias: 0 step
  
  
• Focal Length: 100 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Flash mode: No flash
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual
  
  
• White Balance: Auto

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Fallen Leaf

Minimalism as Less Elements

Photo By © Prakash Ghai
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This Fallen Leaf Minimal Photograph was clicked at the backyard of my house, post a rain shower. 

Nature Minimalism is the Theme here. 

Such Style of Photography is also called "Looking Down" Photography, the opposite of Look-up or Looking Up Photography. 

The EXIF Data of the Photo is as follows:

• Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  
  
• Lens: Canon 100 mm Prime Macro L Series Lens
  
  
• F-stop: f/5.6
  
  
• Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec.
  
  
• ISO speed: ISO-200
  
  
• Exposure bias: 0 step
  
  
• Focal Length: 100 mm
  
  
• Metering mode: Spot
  
  
• Flash mode: No flash
  
  
• Exposure program: Manual
  
  
• White Balance: Auto

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