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Jaisalmer Fort illuminated at twilight with golden yellow sandstone walls glowing over the city skyline in Rajasthan India

Frames of Rajasthan | Jaisalmer: The City of Gold

Jaisalmer Fort It was early noon on a warm February day when I stopped under the shade of a tree after a hectic morning of photographing the historic Jaisalmer Fort. Of course, “stopped” is...
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A high-angle, expansive landscape photograph looking down from the stone ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort onto the sprawling maze of bright blue houses in Jodhpur, Rajasthan with rugged hills stretching into the hazy distance.

Frames of Rajasthan | Jodhpur:  A spread  of blue on a warm landscape

the iconic expanse of Jodhpur’s Blue City as seen from Mehrangarh Fort, where ancient stone ramparts give way to a blue lagoon
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A wide-angle night photograph taken from a low angle at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. On the left, the golden statue of Prometheus glows brightly under spotlights next to a cascading fountain waterfall. To the right, an outdoor patio dining area features striped umbrellas and tables. In the background, towering, illuminated Midtown skyscrapers and a row of international flags rise up into the dark night sky.

 The Wonders of IBIS for Low-Light Photography

Capturing the energy of Manhattan after dark often demands a sturdy tripod, but some moments require embracing the thrill of a handheld challenge. Shot at a staggeringly slow shutter speed of 1/8 of a...
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A vibrant field of red, pink, yellow, and purple tulips blooming in a sun-drenched garden with soft-focus trees in the background.

Spring Photography in Montreal: A Day at the Montreal Botanical Garden!

Capturing the energy of a full garden in bloom requires a careful eye for composition to keep the scene from feeling cluttered. While walking through the Montreal Botanical Garden, I searched for the right...
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A candid street photograph of a busy crosswalk in Milan. In the foreground, a woman stands with her back to the camera, wearing a grey tube top, a black pleated mini skirt, and tall black boots. She has long brown hair and a dark handbag over her shoulder. In the blurred background, other pedestrians cross the street, including a woman carrying a large black shopping bag with "GAELLE Paris" written on it.

Street Photography Rules

Street Photography Rules I have always been fascinated by street photography because it sits at a strange intersection of sameness and infinite variation. In one sense, the street is the most ordinary stage imaginable....
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A nighttime street scene in Jodhpur, India, featuring a small building with vibrant, weathered blue walls. A large, aging sign above the building points toward the "Local Bazar" and "Clock Tower." Three young men are relaxing and talking while perched on a parked motor scooter in front of the building. To the right, a narrow, dark alleyway and a bright Coca-Cola vending machine add depth and light to the urban environment.

The Night Shooter

I love night photography. And on this site, you will find lots of photographs that would stand testimony to this love. There is an indescribable charm of night or low light photography that, for...
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Flowers on street on a summer evening

The Medium Format Look

I have always been drawn to the medium format look. There is something about the richness, depth and tonal smoothness of those images that feels different from a regular full-frame photograph. It is not...
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