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Calm Amidst the Flurry by Lakshmi Prabhala
Captured on a dim winter morning near the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad, this photograph masterfully contrasts the city's rapid technological modernization with its enduring, tranquil soul. By utilizing a slow shutter speed, the photographer transformed the chaotic flutter of pigeons into a dramatic, ethereal blur, creating a sense of stillness amidst the flurry. This deliberate technical choice highlights the photographer's ability to find beauty in the unexpected, turning a common urban scene into a poetic reflection on time and movement. The image stands out for its evocative atmosphere and the seamless blend of architectural heritage with the fleeting energy of nature.
Nikon D80 with 18-135mm | Exposure 1/25sec @ f/3.5 | ISO 200
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Based in Hyderabad, India, Lakshmi Prabhala is a dedicated photographer who views the medium as a transformative tool for observing the world. She finds inspiration in the ability of a single frame to reveal hidden beauty and offer fresh perspectives on everyday life. Through her work, she continuously explores how freezing a fraction of a second can deepen one's understanding of the surrounding environment, consistently seeking to capture the world in a better light.
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Lakshmi Prabhala. Infact, a very beautiful photography with a clear background view; as if I stand in person viewing the scene with my naked eyes. Here I would like to says; if yet another photography of the same could be taken with a view to focus more on flying pigeons, with exactly same angle of the background to highlight the other side of the man focusing eyes, i mean clearity & focusing of the flying pigeons and a little blurred background view. Ur efforts is well appreciated & admired.
very refreshing indeed…i can feel the flapping of their wings:)
a great photo thank you
cool!
Wow this is a great resource.. I’m enjoying it.. good article
its magnificent catch indeed.
wow so beautiful. I really love this capture, especially the motion blur created by flying pigeons… awesome !
Reminds me of familiar scenes in NYC. The buildings are different but same mood and sentiment. I often wonder in the stillness of the scene, where are they (the birds) going so fast?
I have seen this photograph earlier .. one of your best Lakshmi