Angels and Demons

B&W_Abstract_1, originally uploaded by abhishikhaa.

This is my first attempt at Abstract photography.
Couple of things I like about this photo - Got every detail that i wanted, the shape that I wanted and when the contrast is cranked up like it is right now, i can even see the details that I did not notice when actually there :-)

Regrets :- When stopping down to F8 I miscalculated the details in the background that I would get, i should have gotten a f/5.6 shot just for experimenting with background blending ... (maybe next time) or I would get really close and try a different angle to eliminate the background completely.
This was shot handheld and the light was low so I had to use the flash to keep the shutter speed high so as to not introduce shake in the exposure but now that I have my tripod I would definitely revisit this area :-)

With regards to what this is, I would for now leave the viewers guessing though its not that difficult :-)

Day 7 - eyes in the office

eyes in the office, originally uploaded by abhishikhaa.

Everytime I looked at these lights in the office, I imagined two eyes - watching everyone.
Went around the office looking for a complete face and could not find any so I just had to make one :D !!!

Day 6- HDR- house in the field

Day 6- house_in_the_field, originally uploaded by abhishikhaa.

Still trying to get better at HDR. Still not happy with the results :-(
Today was bit off for me as I am still working on this HDR image plus realized that my shutter remote is not working :( (was working fine till yesterday- bugger!!!)

Day 5-house in the field (HDR)

house in the field, originally uploaded by abhishikhaa.

This is my first attempt at HDR.
Used photomatix (trial version) to blend 3 bracketed exposures.
I actually have 7 exposures (f/16 & 50mm) but I am still learning to play with Photomatix options. Need to figure out how to dial down the red in the trees, I would prefer them to appear more black. Also need to figure out how to make sunlight shining on the balcony noticable but not yet obvious....

Till then ... suggestions/comments welcome :-)

Day4

Day4, originally uploaded by abhishikhaa.

Initial intention of day 4 pic was to shoot a macro of this flower growing right opposite my house. Since the wind made if impossible to get a decent still shot, I thought I could hold the stem and then focus on the flower. When I looked through the view finder, I liked the composition with my hand in it (what can I say - vanity!), so here it is ... Some other day for Macro :-)

In this shot I have tried to play with the DOF notice how the front flower is out of focus and same as the flowers at the back, only flowers near my hand are in focus.

As usual, I have a tie:-

Day3-Waiting...

Day3-Waiting..., originally uploaded by abhishikhaa.

Just playing with lights and glitters :-)
Hard part was getting my sis to pose for the camera ;-)