A Local Railway Station by Dipanjan Mitra

Captured at the bustling Howrah station in West Bengal, this image masterfully employs a long exposure to contrast the frantic energy of India’s busiest railway hub with moments of stillness. By utilizing a one-second shutter speed, the photographer successfully blurs the movement of the daily crowds while keeping specific architectural elements sharp and defined. This creative decision transforms a chaotic transit point into a poetic study of motion and time. The photograph is award-worthy for its technical precision in managing light and exposure, turning a mundane urban scene into a compelling, ethereal narrative of human transit.

A Local Railway Station by Dipanjan Mitra
Canon EOS 60D with EF-S 10-22mm | Exposure 1sec @ f/14.5 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 12mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Dipanjan Mitra

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Calcutta, India, Dipanjan Mitra is a software professional who transitioned into photography in 2006. His creative journey evolved from early experiments with compact digital cameras to mastering professional DSLR equipment, driven by an enduring fascination with the interplay of shutter and aperture. Mitra’s work is deeply inspired by his extensive travels across diverse Indian terrains, reflecting a lifelong commitment to capturing the magic of the world through his lens.

14.4/20
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429/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
13,619 views | 1 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date February 11, 2013
Value 13.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 11.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Kolkata, India

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (14.4/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,612/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
13,619/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
Submissions
4.3/5 points
429/500 Submission
Jury Score: 66.0/80
Resonance Score: 14.4/20
Total Award Score: 80.4/100

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