Light & Composition http://www.lightandcomposition.com Towards the true essence of photography Tue, 21 May 2013 15:12:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Second Exclusive Interview with Shahnaz Parvinhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/second-exclusive-interview-with-shahnaz-parvin/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/second-exclusive-interview-with-shahnaz-parvin/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:57 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30543 Shahnaz Parvin is an Award-Winning Photo Journalist. She is a passionate Bangalee, and resides in Bangladesh. Though she is doing a job as system admin in a PSI company, her real passion lays in photography and learning it. Shahnaz mostly loves documentary photography, and loves to represent her country Bangladesh through her lens. With the [...]

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Shahnaz Parvin is an Award-Winning Photo Journalist. She is a passionate Bangalee, and resides in Bangladesh. Though she is doing a job as system admin in a PSI company, her real passion lays in photography and learning it. Shahnaz mostly loves documentary photography, and loves to represent her country Bangladesh through her lens. With the highest number of Photo of the Month and Photo of the Day Awards, recently Shahnaz joined Light and Composition from March 2013. Covering upheaval, conflict, places, people, and culture, she is the new Media Head for Asia.

In this “Exclusive Interview” section, today we have the opportunity to talk with Shahnaz Parvin, as her photograph was winner of Photo of the Month – 28th Month, 1st Place. Let’s discover more about Shahnaz Parvin, and her forays into photography in the following interview with her.

Second Exclusive Interview with Shahnaz Parvin

Light & Composition: Greetings from Light & Composition, Shahnaz. It’s an honor to have you with us for your second interview as you are the winner of Photo of the Month 28th Month.

Shahnaz Parvin: It’s my pleasure too and special thanks to the millions of Light & Composition fans around the world who took their time to see my photographs and share them with their friends. Without you guys it would be impossible for me to become a winner.

L&C: Your photograph “Float like a Lily Flower” in the category of Candid Photography not only became the winner of Photo of the month in our 28th month, but it was one of the best photographs of the year 2012, as it got the highest score in the Photo of the Day competition so far from our jury, a solid 74.5. How do you feel to be in a position so few photographers were able to reach?

Shahnaz: I am very delighted to find this out. You know, I am just a mediocre photographer and love to showcase my country Bangladesh with my lens.

Float like a Lily Flower, by Shahnaz Parvin

Float like a Lily Flower, by Shahnaz Parvin

Obviously the pride to become one of the best photographs of the year 2012 goes to my country Bangladesh, as to me this photograph represents the life of the regular people of my country.

L&C: Becoming a winner for the Photo of the Month in our 28th Month must be a tough competition for you, as those photographs which won second and third position were magnificently captured and are stunning.

Shahnaz: At first I was speechless; I always loved to see the work of Nilla Palmer and Tina Primozic. Their photographs in the second and third positions are gorgeous photographs. Both of them are very talented photographers of two different times. I love how they frame their photographs. There is lot to learn from their work. I must thank them for presenting such beautiful photographs for the month of 28th.

L&C: The winning photograph “Float like a Lily Flower” is a beautiful photograph with artistic perspective, correct lighting and it was very well presented. Overall, it is a great composition! Tell us more about your experience of taking this photograph.

Shahnaz: Here, the Bengal monsoon is our life giver, majestic in every sense, we were born to be with it, to get drenched in the rain. I always wanted to write on rain, but for that I am in need of rainy photographs. Then once I decided to go to Sonargaon, our ancient capital. There I found a group of little boys playing in the water. They were so adorable, making water their second home with their joyous activities. It made me spend almost the whole day with them. I was on a boat and they were swimming, or running by the banks, and then suddenly I saw them floating there like a lily flower. It was an amazing moment; I haven’t seen anything like that in my life, a perfect frame. I tried to balance myself on the boat and took the photograph as steady as possible.

L&C: That’s a wonderful story, our reader will love that. So how long have you been a photographer?

Shahnaz: You know I loved photography from my childhood, but didn’t have the financial ability to buy a camera until 2009, when I started to work in a PSI company. Back in those early days, when I was a student, whenever I saw camera in anyone’s hand, requested them to give it to me. They were either at family gatherings or some social event. I even tried to shoot with video cameras. Then at the end of 2009, I was finally able to buy my first DSLR but unfortunately shortly after that I was in need of money for my exam, and decided to sell my camera. I gave my camera to a guy to sell it but never received money from him, or my camera, so yes you can say I lost my camera that time. Though this is very rare in Bangladesh, they still happen. Whenever someone’s doing well, others try their best to harm that person out of envy. Then again you cannot blame them totally; this is the consequence of lack of education; the lack of a good mindset. And this is a day-to-day story of middle class families here, someone taking advantage of their situation. But you know; I am very grateful to Allah that my photography did not stop there. I had to wait 11 months to buy my next DSLR. So from the beginning of 2011, my life took a new turn with photography.

L&C: How would you describe your style? And what type of cameras do you shoot with?
Shahnaz: Storytelling with raw emotion. I use a Canon Kissx4 with sigma 30mm f/1.4

L&C: What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera? If you had to choose one lens, which one would it be and why?

Shahnaz: Sometimes I could not able to go close to my subject. Those are the times I felt if I had a 24-70mm or 70-200mm lens, I could take the photographs as I want. I believe 35mm is best for life style or documentary photography.

L&C: As we know you are a purist, and do not use any post processing software. Tell us more about your day to day photography workflow. And what gives you ideas and inspires you to create such amazing imagery?

Shahnaz: I always take my photographs in Camera Raw. And being a purist is coming from the heart. The emotion that I always try to convey with my work does not necessarily need any post processing. I always try my best to adjust with my surrounding, go very close to my subject and then take their photographs. Very often my subjects are hardworking people of this country, or the surrounding of where they live. They are my photographs, my happiness, my works from my country Bangladesh.

L&C: Thank you, Shahnaz, for sharing your feelings and experiences with us.

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Jyoti Omi Chowdhuryhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/jyotiomichowdhury/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/jyotiomichowdhury/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:34 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30525 Jyoti Omi Chowdhury was born in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, which in his opinion is infamous for torrential rain and back alley cricket. His formative years were spent daydreaming about art, politics and sports under the cusp of a military dictatorship. He moved to the wilderness of the American prairies and western Canada for [...]

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Jyoti Omi Chowdhury was born in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, which in his opinion is infamous for torrential rain and back alley cricket. His formative years were spent daydreaming about art, politics and sports under the cusp of a military dictatorship. He moved to the wilderness of the American prairies and western Canada for his university education, and eventually wound his way to Harvard. In between all this tiptoeing, rapidly developing wanderlust, he began to research and write on genocide, gender equity, war theory, and liberalism. During his PhD research and fieldwork, he found an outlet in photography.

Omi’s photography exhibits the equipoise between space and human identity. Most of his photographs were taken at various warzones and dictatorships, from Somalia to Burma. Instead of replicating and imitating the dire conditions that are part and parcel of human existence within these warzones, Chowdhury’s photography captures the levity, beauty, and randomness of people’s lives in these places. It is ultimately an homage to undying human spirit that refuses to wither even in the most desperate of circumstances. He has also ventured into the world of fashion photography and has photographed ballerinas, yogis and fashion models for various spreads and sub-shoots. Omi has had three solo shows in Berlin, Boston and Ann Arbor, respectively. His work has been featured in Light and Composition Magazine, LAT, Vogue Italia and in galleries in Chicago, Indianapolis, Prague, Munich and Abu Dhabi. Omi will also be doing an installment for the Smithsonian in Dec 2013.

Jyoti Omi Chowdhury
Camera Gear: Leica M7 TTL .72 Rangefinder, Nikon D7000, and Sony Nex 5n
Lenses: Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G, Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom, Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro, Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3, Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Current Location: Boston, USA
Best Achievements & Exhibitions:
Has had three solo shows in Berlin, Boston and Ann Arbor, respectively.
Work has been featured in Light and Composition Magazine, LAT, Vogue Italia.
Work has been showcased in galleries in Chicago, Indianapolis, Prague, Munich and Abu Dhabi.
Upcoming – An installment for the Smithsonian on Dec 2013.
Website: http://www.omigraphy.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/photographyomi

Some of Jyoti Omi Chowdhury’s Most Popular Award Achievements

Inception, by Jyoti Omi Chowdhury

Inception, by Jyoti Omi Chowdhury

An unexpected explosion as a manual laborer tries to dump hot tar. The sudden burst of light, fire and heat created a collage that can only be labeled as a mini

The Hunger Games, by Jyoti Omi Chowdhury

The Hunger Games, by Jyoti Omi Chowdhury

A hungry street child draped in flags and patriotism stares boldly at the future. Despite the indomitable power of the human spirit and the strength it provides

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Cotton Headed Tamarin, by Silvia Casalihttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-21-cotton-headed-tamarin-by-silvia-casali/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-21-cotton-headed-tamarin-by-silvia-casali/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 04:47:10 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30514 I saw these little creatures from far and commented “Ah, another primate”. But when I saw them from close I felt really fascinated. Despite the grid of the cage, I was lucky to be able to capture their velvet shiny head and their incredibly looking like Aboriginal warriors. Technical Info: Pentax K-x | Exposure 1/125sec [...]

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I saw these little creatures from far and commented “Ah, another primate”. But when I saw them from close I felt really fascinated. Despite the grid of the cage, I was lucky to be able to capture their velvet shiny head and their incredibly looking like Aboriginal warriors.

Cotton Headed Tamarin, by Silvia Casali
Technical Info: Pentax K-x | Exposure 1/125sec @ f/8 | Focal length 200mm | ISO 100
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | May 21
Award Score: 66 (Value 13, Clarity 12, Composition 17.5, Style 11.5, Skill 12)

Title of the photograph: Cotton Headed Tamarin
Photo of the Day Award Category: Wildlife Photography
Photograph Location: Cornelle Zoo, Valbrembo | Italy

Photographer: Silvia Casali (Reggio Emilia, Italy) Registered Photographer
Silvia Casali started experimenting with photography during summer 2010, after she received her first camera as a birthday gift. She had never before been fascinated by photography, because she thought it was not that creative of a process, just a very objective representation of reality. But soon she realized that she was wrong. Even though photography is not her main profession, since that very moment she has tried to practice photography almost every day, learning a little bit of the science related to it. Silvia is grateful to her teachers and friends at Fotografiaprofessionale, who testing her creativity and sensitivity to transform her pictures into something similar to art.

Website: http://www.silviacasaliphotography.wordpress.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/silvia_casali/
Blog: http://www.silviacasali.it
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/adartee/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adartee

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Fishing in the Forest, by Rahat Azim Chowdhuryhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-21-fishing-in-the-forest-by-rahat-azim-chowdhury/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-21-fishing-in-the-forest-by-rahat-azim-chowdhury/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:02 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30508 The Rema-Kalenga wildlife sanctuary is a part of the trap hill reserved forest, the largest remnant of upland natural forest in the country. Its unknown to mass people because of remote access area. Their lifestyle is different and difficult than our city life. Children go to charity school and rest of the time help their [...]

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The Rema-Kalenga wildlife sanctuary is a part of the trap hill reserved forest, the largest remnant of upland natural forest in the country. Its unknown to mass people because of remote access area. Their lifestyle is different and difficult than our city life. Children go to charity school and rest of the time help their family for livelihood. They are fishing, harvesting ,collecting fruits, and doing other supportive works for their family. Here is a little demonstration of them, fishing in the forest.

Fishing in the Forest, by Rahat Azim Chowdhury
Technical Info: Canon EOS-550D with with EF 75-300mm | Exposure 1/800sec @ f/5 | ISO 200 | Focal length 210mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | May 21
Award Score: 62 (Value 12, Clarity 12, Composition 15, Style 12, Skill 11)

Title of the photograph: Fishing in the Forest
Photo of the Day Award Category: Documentary Photography
Photograph Location: Rema Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary, Habiganj, Sylhet | Bangladesh

Photographer: Rahat Azim Chowdhury (Dhaka,Bangladesh) Registered Photographer
Rahat Azim Chowdhury was born in 4th May 1984 and from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is a Computer Engineer by profession. From his childhood he loved to take pictures of nature and people around him, but it was not his infatuation. Photography becomes his passion when his childhood friend Nazmul Shanji (Registered photographer of Light and composition ) inspired him around a year ago. He believes self-learning is the best learning so that he started learning photography from e-books, online articles, video tutorials and observing photo works . Obviously he learned from his friend Nazmul Shanji a lot of stuffs .His friend helped him a lot to quick start with his 1st DSLR camera. After five months he completed his first photographic course “Advance course in Basic Photography” from PRISM Photography Institute. Recently he has intended to do an “Advanced diploma course in professional photography.” He is fond of taking photos of different aspects of human lifestyle and nature. Nature, Lifestyle, Wildlife, Architectural, Street Photography, Candid, and Portraiture are his specialty. Rahat doesn’t like to do wedding and fashion photography as a machine of easy earning money. Creating own signature in photos is Rahat’s main awareness, where he always try to put his own styles, knowledge and views. He said “I’m a ghost of the navigator, I want to explore over the world various countries lifestyle. Specially third world countries religious views, architectural structure development and social pattern of thought are subject to me. My dream is to be a photo creator who can’t run after money enormously”

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/91334268@N08/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rahat.a.chowdhury.37?ref=tn_tnmn

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Andrea Livierihttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/andrealivieri/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/andrealivieri/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 11:35:41 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30538 Andrea Livieri lives in Venice and is a musician who started with the profession of guitarist and electric guitar teacher at professional level in 2000. In summer 2009 he started to become very fond on the world of photography, and he realized that photography is a hard and true passion. From that moment he has [...]

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Andrea Livieri lives in Venice and is a musician who started with the profession of guitarist and electric guitar teacher at professional level in 2000. In summer 2009 he started to become very fond on the world of photography, and he realized that photography is a hard and true passion. From that moment he has never looked back! Andrea started with a self-study career, investing inch by inch on professional gear, reading up on many books and lingering over the creative and emotive aspects of photography. He still devote a lot of time to in-depth examination and testing of the photographic technique, supporting the ideas he want to expand. Making music and shooting are both part of his daily therapy, which keeps him in balance between real life and obsessive frenzy, and of course photography has become a natural extension of his passion for the arts. For those who want to know something more about his musical activity too, the following one is the link to his official site: www.andrealivieri.com

Andrea Livieri
Camera Gear: Canon 7D with grip, Fujifilm X10
Lenses: Canon 24-105 f/4 L USM, Canon 50 f/1.4 USM, Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 HSM.
Canon Speedlight 580EX II, 430EX II, Elinchrom Ranger Quadra, Elinchrom Softboxes and Reflectors, Photoflex Softboxes and Reflector
Current Location: Venice, Italy
Website: http://www.andrealivieriphoto.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrealivieri/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/andrealivieri/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/115113181782630056471
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrealivieriphoto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrealivieri

Best Achievements:
PUBBLICATIONS
Digital Camera Magazine – January 2013
Fotografia Reflex – September 2012
Photografare in Digitale – Settembre 2012
Fotografare – June 2012
Digital Camera Magazine – January 2012
Photo Professional – Canon Edition – December 2011
Photografare in Digitale – October 2011
Fotografare – October 2011
Photo Plus – October 2011
Photo Plus – May 2011
Fotografia Reflex – February 2011
Multiple “photo of the day/week” awards

INTERVIEWS
Frank Doorhof Guest Blog – April 2011
Frank Doorhof Guest Blog – August 2011
0’20 Magazine (Spain) – January 2013

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Tim Skipperhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/timskipper/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/timskipper/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 08:07:51 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30518 Tim Skipper has been photographing most of his life and professionally since 2008. Tim’s primarily works as a commercial photographer photographing editorial and lifestyle portraits for companies both nationally and internationally. His work has been featured in magazines, music CDs, and trade publications. In addition to photographing for commercial clients he has covered major events [...]

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Tim Skipper has been photographing most of his life and professionally since 2008. Tim’s primarily works as a commercial photographer photographing editorial and lifestyle portraits for companies both nationally and internationally. His work has been featured in magazines, music CDs, and trade publications. In addition to photographing for commercial clients he has covered major events where he has had the opportunity to photograph celebrities such as Kenny Rodgers, Tim Tebow, and Sherri Shepherd. Tim’s style is one that employs strong lighting and shadows as part of the composition that set the mood and tone for his images. He has developed a skill set that allows him to create a studio environment in almost any location, turning the mundane into the extra ordinary. No matter if working in natural light or creating light Tim has developed a style that is dramatic, beautiful, and unforgettable.

Tim Skipper
Camera Gear: Canon 5D
Lenses: Canon 70-200L, Canon 24-105L, Canon 50mm
Studio and Speed Lights
Current Location: Dothan, Alabama, United States
Website: http://www.timskipperphotography.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TimSkipperPhotography

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Sky Look, by Nirupam Royhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-20-sky-look-by-nirupam-roy/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-20-sky-look-by-nirupam-roy/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 14:53:07 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30503 It is the life of Kingfisher that they catch fish for their entire life, but what is fascinating that they do not know how much pleasure they impart by their daily activities. Technical Info: Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 55-300mm | Exposure f/7.1 @ 1/320sec | ISO 320 | Focal Length 300mm Award Winner: Photo of [...]

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It is the life of Kingfisher that they catch fish for their entire life, but what is fascinating that they do not know how much pleasure they impart by their daily activities.

Sky Look, by Nirupam Roy
Technical Info: Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 55-300mm | Exposure f/7.1 @ 1/320sec | ISO 320 | Focal Length 300mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | May 20
Award Score: 63 (Value 12, Clarity 12, Composition 16, Style 12, Skill 11)

Title of the photograph: Sky Look
Photo of the Day Award Category: Wildlife Photography
Photograph Location: Coochbehar, West Bengal | India

Photographer: Nirupam Roy (Tufanganj, Coochbehar, West Bengal, India) Registered Photographer
Nirupam Roy is from a small town Tufanganj, located in CoochBehar District in WestBengal, India. Being a school teacher, entering into this unique arena is really dramatic for him. Going to school he always thinks about the phenomena of the society, but could not understand how the common yet beautiful aspects can be modified represented. Though he has done some documentary video works in YouTube, but it did not satisfy him. Then in one summer he planned a family trip to Orrisa, India. There he realized the necessity of a camera to capture the scenic beauty of the place surrounded by several sea-coasts. At the same time he wanted to photograph his family, especially his son Arkapravo, and bought his first camera Canon SX 40 HS. After returning home, he has fallen in love with photography passionately, and bought the DSLR, NikonD5000. Now-a-days friends rebuked him by telling that camera becomes his only obsession. But Nirupam believes it becomes his passion because he always thinks how the new concept of photography can be produced. Photography completely changes his whole attitude towards nature and human being. It gives him a sort of peace to his weary mind, as if a blessings from Almighty.

Portfolio 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/75471972@N04/
Portfolio 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unpluggedphotography/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nirupam.roy1

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An Exclusive Interview with Rob van der Waalhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-rob-van-der-waal/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-rob-van-der-waal/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 10:37:15 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30488 Rob van der Waal was born in 1957 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. His father was a passionate photographer who taught him the basics of photography. When he was 7 years old, his family already had a darkroom on the top floor of their family house. Apart from his father’s touch and some workshops, Rob van [...]

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Rob van der Waal was born in 1957 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. His father was a passionate photographer who taught him the basics of photography. When he was 7 years old, his family already had a darkroom on the top floor of their family house. Apart from his father’s touch and some workshops, Rob van der Waal is an autodidact. With reading, listening and most of all just doing, he developed his creative and photography skills. To briefly summarize his style in photography; pure and honest are the key words that come close. He loves to be out in nature and enjoys the space, light and birds, and on those frequent trips his camera is his companion. He believes, some interest build into his DNA is “maritime”. It’s his preference to be at the waterfront, the sea, and close to ships and its related activity. He feels fortunate to live close to Rotterdam, a harbor area in the Netherlands. He will always respect nature and animals. He hopes more people will support this principle. What triggers him in photography is that, it is never done, complete or finish, as there is always a way to playing with the light and the moment, which gives the opportunity in another way to tell the story!

In this “Exclusive Interview” section, today we have the opportunity to talk with Rob van der Waal, as his photograph was winner of Photo of the Month – 32nd Month, 3rd Place. Let’s discover more about Rob van der Waal, and his forays into photography in the following interview with him.

An Exclusive Interview with Rob van der Waal

Light & Composition: Hello, Rob van der Waal. How does it feel being selected as the winner of Photo of the Month, 32nd Month, 3rd Place?

Rob van der Waal: I felt really honored and appreciated when my photo was selected being 3rd in the prestigious photo of the month competition by Light & Composition.

L&C: Your photographs, “Poppy,” in the category of Color Photography selected as Photo of the Month, 3rd Place. It is a beautiful photograph with artistic perspective, correct lighting, and very well presented. Overall, it is a great composition! Tell us more about your experience of taking this photograph.

Rob van der Waal: During my visit to the beautiful island Madeira I was attracted by the clear light and beautiful pure colors. Traveling around the island to enjoy the amazing scenery this was one of the most attractive spots. The fresh and pure colors of the sky, the ocean and the flowers created a remakrable and rich atmosphere.

Poppy, by Rob van der Waal

Poppy, by Rob van der Waal

L&C: Besides this winning photograph, many people liked and voted for other photographs of yours in the Photo of the Month contest. You must be proud. How do you see your journey to the world of photography so far? Do you like a particular genre of photography and if so, why?

Rob van der Waal: When learning and improving the composition and technique I realized better to focus on the subjects and scenery I really like. So nature comes first and within this chapter the paragraphs landscape and birds are quite high on the list. Learned a lot from analyzing the most fascinating photo’s created by others.

L&C: As we know, you are originally from the Netherlands, which has its own rich diverse cultural and artistic heritage. Do you think depicting life in the Netherlands portrays a different essence? How much does that influence your work?

Rob van der Waal: One of the most attractive aspects of a country like the Netherlands is the ever changing whether and climate. It creates the opportunity to see and experience nature in many different (light) conditions.

L&C: One of the keys to any style of photography is visualization. Please tell us how you started this process and what you did afterwards.
Rob van der Waal: Keep on practicing is the interesting journey to develop your capability to ‘see’.

L&C: Rob van der Waal, have you ever exhibited your work? If so, then tell us about your first exhibiting experience.
Rob van der Waal: Apart from some photo’s published in newspapers no exhibition yet, but I love to have one in the future.

L&C: Are you involved with any photography organizations? How does this help you in your photography?
Rob van der Waal: I am a member of the Dutch Association of Nature Photographers. No real contribution yet but getting valuable information from there website. Most important is to be complient with the Code of Conduct of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
L&C: What advice would you give our readers who want to take part in the journey around the world with Photo of the Day?
Rob van der Waal: Keep on practicing to support development of your capability to ‘see’ the beauty in Light & Composition.

L&C: Thank you, Rob van der Waal, for sharing your feelings and experiences with us.

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Abhijit Bhowmickhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/abhijitbhowmick/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/abhijitbhowmick/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 03:31:09 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30472 Born in Kolkata, India, Abhijit Bhowmick grew up in the city of joy. He had been using a Hotshot camera (film version of today’s point and shoot cameras) since 12 years old, and this interest in capturing moments later culminated into an intense passion for photography. As he grew up and felt the urge to [...]

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Born in Kolkata, India, Abhijit Bhowmick grew up in the city of joy. He had been using a Hotshot camera (film version of today’s point and shoot cameras) since 12 years old, and this interest in capturing moments later culminated into an intense passion for photography. As he grew up and felt the urge to stop time, he found photography to be the only and ultimate medium to do so. After completing his 4 year course in Computer Science and Engineering he joined the IT industry as a consulting engineer just like any other career oriented human being. During his 10 years of work life he found solace in photography which in a way was a great stress reliever for him. He is working currently as a Network Consulting Engineer with a well known networking company.

He owns a photography and cinematography company called 35mm World studio and Marjari Films respectively that produces stunning creative and candid wedding photographs and cinema style wedding films. He is an official photographer of India’s oldest football club ‘Mohun Bagan’, his work can be seen on the web page of MB football AC. Recently he has ventured into wildlife photography and is current a regular visitor to Bandhavgarh National Park as he believes in spreading awareness about the flora and fauna of Bandhav to the common mass. Abhijit is also a car rally photographer and have covered few car rally in Eastern India. His primary interest lies in shooting landscapes, wild life and portrait.

Abhijit Bhowmick
Camera Gear: Canon 5D Mark III with grip BG-E11, Canon 550D
Lenses: Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS II USM, Canon 50mm f1.8, Canon 35mm f2.0, Canon 10-20mm f3.5-4.5
Olympus E620, Zuiko 14-42mm, Zuiko 40-150mm, Sigma Macro 150mm f2.8
TTL Sunpak Flash, 2x Extender III, Vanguard Tripod with Manfrotto fluid head
Glide track 1metre, Glidecam HD 2000, Picodolly table top
12 feet Jib crane with LCD HDMI output
Current Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Best Achievements & Exhibitions:
Light & Composition Photo of the Day Award
Best sports photographer in a competition organized by McDowell Mohun Bagan
Website: https://www.facebook.com/abhijitbhowmickphotography
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dreamingeyes/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/abhijitbhowmickphotography

Some of Abhijit Bhowmick’s Most Popular Award Achievements

Hard Work Pays, by Abhijit Bhowmick

Hard Work Pays, by Abhijit Bhowmick

This photo was shot in Chicago’s botanical garden, where this yellow honey bee was sucking nectar from a flower while in motion. It took me few minutes to get h

Hearts in Queue, by Abhijit Bhowmick

Hearts in Queue, by Abhijit Bhowmick

I was strolling in the garden of Westin Prince Hotel, Toronto, when I spotted these lovely bleeding hearts flower plant. There was breeze and bit of low light w

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Acqua Alta, by Sébastien Beunhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-19-acqua-alta-by-sebastien-beun/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-19-acqua-alta-by-sebastien-beun/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 02:16:48 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=30466 Saturday, March 30th, Venice, Italy. It was close to 21:00 when the sirens that announce the exceptional tide peaks that sometimes occur in the northern Adriatic Sea rang throughout the city. I was in my hotel room when I heard the alert system announcing a very intense phenomenon, around 135 cm above the standard. Then [...]

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Saturday, March 30th, Venice, Italy. It was close to 21:00 when the sirens that announce the exceptional tide peaks that sometimes occur in the northern Adriatic Sea rang throughout the city. I was in my hotel room when I heard the alert system announcing a very intense phenomenon, around 135 cm above the standard. Then I decided to prepare my equipment for a walk to Piazza San Marco and its surroundings while the water was quietly but quickly invading the streets and pavements of the city.

Acqua Alta, by Sebastien Beun
Technical Info: Canon EOS 5D Mk II with EF 24-70mm f/2.8 | Exposure 30sec @ f/5.6 | Focal length 24mm | ISO 50
Award Score: 68 (Value 13.5, Clarity 12.5, Composition 17.5, Style 12.5, Skill 12)
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | May 16

Title of the photograph: Acqua Alta
Photo of the Day Award Category: Night Photography
Photograph Location: Piazza San Marco, San Marco, Venice | Italy

Photographer: Sébastien Beun (Thuin, Belgium) Registered Photographer
Sébastien Beun is a Belgian based amateur photographer born in 1981. He came into photography at the age of 12. Sébastien bought his first single lens reflex and made his first attempts to develop black and white negatives and prints after having discovered his father’s old material in the attic. Few years later he bought more modern dark room material, and over the course of time moved into digital photography eventually. Today he takes digital photographs of everything that touches him. He keeps his dark room material in his attic, as he believes one day he can show how that works to his own son.

Website: http://www.sebastienbeunphotography.net
Portfolio: http://sebastienbeun.smugmug.com
Google+: https://plus.google.com/100488873649283094827
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/seb.bee.9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ssebb_b

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