Nature's beauty

I recently read an article which stated that the background of a picture is as important (or perhaps more) than the subject itself. So when I received this lovely bouquet of roses, I decided to experiment with backgrounds and started with plain backgrounds of different colors. My daughter's collection of construction papers came in handy. I like all the pictures below, but if I were to pick, I will pick the one with blue background. However the choice varies with individuals and also for an individual it may vary depending on the mood she/he is in. I am sure there is some behavioral sciences research looking into this.

Then I went on to experiement with few other colors with some textures. The textures do make a difference, provided they are not distracting.

Continuing with me experiment, how about one with no background and of course how about capturing roses in their natural surroundings.

Conclusion, the best view of a rose is in its natural context.

Patterns in nature, again ,,,

During my recent short visit to Freising, Germany, I made it a point to carry my camera. It was a short visit and it was raining in Freising, but thankfully there was sunlight till late in the evening. On one of the evenings on returning to the hotel, I waited for the rain to stop; and with the first sight of sun coming out, I stepped out. Right across from the hotel, I noted this bush with bright yellow flowers. However what attracted my attention was this "thorn ball"- goes back to my attraction for patterns!!  another example of a unique pattern found in nature. I checked on the internet to identify this plant but without much luck; the closest I got was "thorn ball" - hence calling it the same.

I didn't have my 60mm Macro lens, but 17-55 Zoom served good enough to capture the above shot. Looking up at the sky there were all signs of drizzling to start again. I was so intrigued by the shape and pattern of the thorn ball, that I plucked one and took it to my hotel room, and under the bright light of a table lamp took a few more pictures including the one below.



The theme of "patterns in nature" continues to fascinate me.

Patterns in nature

Patterns are among the favourite types of images I like to capture. We see them all around us and many times they make not so obvious objects for taking a picture. Here are two such patterns I noticed recently and was glad that they made interesting photographs.

Sunset - the most photographed moment ?!

Sunset is probably one of the most photographed "moment". I wanted to capture a sunset the first time I had a camera in my hand and more than 25yrs later, I still look forward to capturing sunsets. I recently got such an opportunity when we were visiting a resort on the outskirts of Pune.

Clouds fascinate me ...

Starting my photo blog, by posting one of my favorite pictures - capturing evening mood with clouds and pillars of Sun rays. The picture reminds me of somewhat eerie experience of our visit to Badlands, South Dakota, where this picture was taken,