Photographer's Note
The Gateway of India….Mumbai's most famous monument
It was built as a triumphal arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay, prior to the Darbar in Delhi in December 1911, complete with four turrets and intricate latticework carved into the yellow basalt stone. Ironically, when the Raj ended in 1947, this colonial symbol also became a sort of epitaph: the last of the British ships that set sail for England left from the Gateway. Today this symbol of colonialism has got Indianised, drawing droves of local tourists and citizens.
The young child was busy chasing the pigeons, who populate the Gateway area by dozens…it was a fun game which went on for quite a while, and drew some appreciative audiences as well! It was nearing sunset and the low sun cast a golden glow on the Gateway in the BG.
At Sayeed's suggestion, converted to monochrome using 'Channel Mixer' in PS2, which you may want to check out here.
pierrefonds, bhaskarc, danos, gervaso, subhendu_bagchi, josepmarin, Bluejeans, lacroux, siolaw, papagolf21, ChrisJ, emjleclercq, emilbo, Kielia, plimrn marcou esta nota como útil
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TopGeo
(38220) 2010-02-07 5:52
Hi Angshu! ,
I like these daily life capture in the city. Wonderful characteristic architecture Excellent low frame and FG show! with peoples and pigeons! colours! lights and frame good also! Bravo
regards
Georgios
sayeed_rahman
(6461) 2010-02-07 6:03
Hey Angshu, a delightful scene, would have preferred this in monochrome to give a timeless feel to it..the colours are a bit distracting in my opinion. So do you find it easier to shoot in raw and get what you want ?
I have never tried it..too impatient maybe..
tc
sayeed
yquem46
(38752) 2010-02-07 7:08
Namaste Angshu
A nice dynamic shot somewhat away from your usual compos which reminds me of the time I was not that far, awaiting for the ferry to Elephanta island
A very popular place for Mumbai inhabitants, indeed!
Have a nice Sunday
Patrick
baba_flies
(8829) 2010-02-07 7:13
Hello Angshuman! So much joy in this photo. The little boy has such a good time trying to catch a bird or scare them a little or maybe he was just curious how far he could go or maybe he was even a little scared himself. I remember that I was and still up to this day it feels funny when they flutter around your head :))) Great moment, full of life, full of little actions. Your colors are wonderful, in your own style. Excellent work! Have a good week, soon enough back to work. Barbara.
pierrefonds
(113700) 2010-02-07 7:15
Hi Angshuman,
You have captured well the joyfull expression of the child chasing the pigeons. The presence of the people is adding life to the composition. The point of view leads my eyes toward the fortress which is giving depth to the photo. The quality of the light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
ciakgiak
(30) 2010-02-07 7:58
Hello Angshuman,
it's a really superb image in which there's a great sense of movement, given by the posture of the child in FG and by the bird flying.
The light and the colours are magnificent.
Best regards.
Giorgio
Morac
(27725) 2010-02-07 9:37
Bonsoir Angshu,
J'aime bien cette scène The Gateway of India, un des symboles de Bombay.
Le pigeon semble vouloir se poser sur la tête de l'enfant.
Reçois mon amitié
Marc
emka
(157280) 2010-02-07 11:56
Hi Angshu, Pleasant scene of daily life near India gate. The people seem very relaxed, enjoying free time with family. Funny flying pigeon. There are a lot of pigeons in Indian towns!
Regards
Malgorzata
jasmis
(58653) 2010-02-07 22:29
Interesting scenery. The flying bird is the most important here.
Regards my dear friend.
Graal
(103040) 2010-02-08 0:17
Hi Angshuman,
nice scene and scenery. Fine POV. Well composed image. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander
danos
(110407) 2010-02-08 0:33
Hi Angshu,
nice the snapshot of the little boy with his innocent little steps to run to the eating pigeons.The silhouette of the fling pigeon as the Gateway of India on the right, make the scene even more attractive.
Have a nice week,Danos
holmertz
(102096) 2010-02-08 6:15
Hello Angshuman,
This is a very nice daily scene, showing a little of everything: the boy enjoying himself. the colourful crowd of people behind, the stately Gateway and the pigeon in mid air. I like the way you resurrected the boy's left foot in the ws, letting him step outside the frame.
Kind regards,
Gert
gervaso
(28177) 2010-02-08 7:02
Hello, Angshuman!
The golden color of the building in the background is wonderful, and the detail of the pigeon flying with the effect of movement is great! Beautiful image of the boy playing with the pigeons! Excellent job!
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2010-02-08 7:45
Dear Angshu da,
nice composition with the dramatic ambiance. Like the depth and sharpness. The cute little boy raced behind the pigeon, nice view with the classic gate as background. Nice people around the frame. Good to watch in such soft light. You just should not cut the foot of the boy, though it is happened sometime that in hurry to get nice frame photographer misses full coverage of object. I tried a workshop on it. Hope you like it and don't mind.
Best regards
Subhendu
josepmarin
(59385) 2010-02-08 9:24
Namaste, my friend Angshuman,
a nice and spontaneous scene, you have caught all its dynamism and the amusement of this child who trots towards the pigeons to provoke their flight.
I like the great vitality that the people adds in this square, and also the presence of the monument in the background.
Excellent management of the light, and a good framing.
A great work.
Best regards,
Josep
carper
(96) 2010-02-08 9:36
very nice one Angshu,
a very nice photo, good details, fine colors, very good and well taken shot, I li8ke it.
regard jaap
Bluejeans
(64251) 2010-02-08 11:30
Oi amigo ,
Linda esta imagem com esta criança cheia de alegria no primeiro plano a brincar com os pombos , fantástica a silhueta do pombo no ar, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Fis2
(169877) 2010-02-08 12:06
Witaj Angshu!
A curious place.
Interesting moment,
nice scene.
I like this Daily Life shot.
The bird add savor of photo.
Regards
Krzysztof
lacroux
(4562) 2010-02-08 12:49
Bonsoir Angshu
A beautiful image full of life with the child playing with pigeons and supplemented by pertinent comments.
But I prefer the version 1 of the WAS, brighter and with the foot of the child walking on the edge of the image.
Amicalement.
Pierre.
arnabchat
(7233) 2010-02-08 14:09
the flying pigeon is indeed the element in the frame.
image quality aro better expect korchi. crop/processing er artifact chokhe porche.
siolaw
(38294) 2010-02-08 19:36
Hi Angshu
Nice capture of the bird and kid, both well placed in regard of the famous landmark... Good low POV and low light well managed. Only a bit of the kid's foot is missing but no big issue for that matter!
Greetings
Laurent
Waylim
(25436) 2010-02-08 23:09
Hi Angshu,
Very nice, I like it, such a cheerful atmosphere, I can feel the joy of the child chasing the pigeons. I was fun, even I still like to that. I like that you have capture on just in the foreground. Good composition even though it is hard to think about composition when you subject are on the move, but you got it at the right moment. Technically, all is fine, beuatiful color, good sharpness and clarity on all other element. Thanks. Have a good day.
Way
papagolf21
(152605) 2010-02-09 1:16
Bonjour, cher Angshu,
L'enfant et la découverte ! c'est une belle image ! de plus, l'oiseau en plein vol est parfait pour dynamiser la composition.
Une image réussie.
Amitiés.
Philippe
Longroute
(19600) 2010-02-09 3:40
This is a place I visited long ago... I remember this crowded city and this oustanding monument. I should say I didn't like Bombay (as it still was called then) because it was too big and too hot! I preferred smaller places... (I didn't like NY as well!)-
About your photo I must be frank, I think you are an intelligent person and can understand that each one of us has his own tastes and views, sometimes very far from one another.
I have a policy here in Te: I never vote a photo which I don't like. But even if I like it - as in this case - if there are some aspects I don't agree with I must tell it, otherwise our function here would have no sense, would it?
So here I think you captured a nice street scene, no doubt about it, but two things disturbs me: that flying bird which I think distracts the attention from the main subject and the fact that you cut the foot of the child. It gives me the sese of an unharmonius composition.
I hope you don't mind my telling so.
Best regards,
Donato
ChrisJ
(171366) 2010-02-09 7:18
Hi Angshu
Good motion blur of the pigeon at right, with superb colour & sharpness. Great warm cold colourn contrasts between the red fort & blue sky. Tfs!
emjleclercq
(15778) 2010-02-09 13:24
Very nice catch of the flapping movement of the birdwings, it gives a perfect impression of life.
All the best,
Emmanuel
emilbo
(22616) 2010-02-09 16:25
Allô Angshuman.!
Très jolie scène de la vie quotidienne pleine de vie, prise juste au bon moment ou l'oiseau passait. Le jeune semble bien s'amuser avec les pigeons. L'architecture de l'édifice est merveilleuse et les couleurs chaudes sont superbes.
Bravo!...
Emilius
pablominto
(53746) 2010-02-09 23:00
Hello Angshu,
A lively street scene!
And as everywhere - the kids love pigeons (except the kids that find them a bit scary hehehe)...
A well framed scene, inclusion of the blurry bird in flight adds a nice effect!
Greetings,
Pablo -
jafadabret
(56501) 2010-02-09 23:12
Bonjour Angshu,
Cette photo est très réussie, elle me fait penser, surtout dans sa version B&W, à une photo de Doisneau. Le pigeon en vol fait beaucoup pour la beauté et la vie de cette composition.
Amicalement
Jacques
supi4u
(601) 2010-02-12 19:29
Hi Angshu
The excellent moment - Child's play. The photo control here at the right moment. Amazing expression on the face My complements - A great shot Well Done.
-Supriya
Kielia
(24077) 2010-02-13 3:05
Hello Angshuman,
first of all I like the title! And I like this daily life scene too. You did an excellent job by creating this very interesting composition with so many fascinating details – and this spectacular background! My compliments, also for the note and the interesting and helpful link !
Warm regards
Harriet
plimrn
(21344) 2010-02-18 14:03
Hi Angshu,
While the FG tends toward the monochromatic due to the low light, I still prefer this version which highlights the detail of the arch with the warm glow of late light. I see this as a most enlightening style; with the joy of the child's play; the Indian audience and the monument carved with typical beauty and detail as a part of the background - but it really needs the glowing color to balance it's importance in the scene.
HLJ, Pat
Photo Information
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Copyright: Angshuman Chatterjee (Angshu)
(56760)
- Genre: Pessoas
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2009-10-11
- Categories: Vida Diária, Arquitectura
- Camera: Canon 400D (Digital Rebel XTi), Canon 18 - 55mm / f 3.5 - 5.6, RAW, Hoya 58mm PL-CIR
- Exposição: f/3.5, 1/160 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2010-02-07 5:41
Discussions
- To yquem46: Yes, something different... (1)
by Angshu, last updated 2010-02-07 07:51 - To sayeed_rahman: Workshop (3)
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by Angshu, last updated 2010-02-09 05:49