Drill Down, By Ruben Alexander

July 16, 2012   |   No Comments

Used a Titanium Nitride (TiN) drill bit, which can be easily identified by the gold like color. I had taken quite a few shots before this one, from different angles, but didn’t find any of them really appealing, until I used some DIY Blue gel to get this lighting.

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Snacks at Lalbagh, By Ruben Alexander

July 10, 2012   |   2 Comments

I caught this cute squirrel having a mid-day lunch snack at Lalbagh botanical gardens. I had to get really low down on my knees to get the cuteness quotient of this squirrel. I hope it brings a smile to your face.

Contestant | July '12, Wildlife Photography Read more

The Sentry, By Ruben Alexander

June 29, 2012   |   1 Comment

The Sentry guarding her nest. I found this wasp in my garden, guarding her nest. Risking a sting, I crept close, and used the reverse lens technique (poor man’s macro) to get a macro shot of this wasp.

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A Lot Happens over Coffee, by Ruben Alexander

June 13, 2012   |   No Comments

A lot happens over Coffee, business deals, romance, breakups, patch-ups and spilling a few beans too! A white seamless background and plenty of ambient light are the photographic ingredients of the shot. This is a shot from a coffee lover dedicated to all coffee lovers. Enjoy your Coffee!

Contestant | June '12, Food Photography Read more