Leaves and Rust : Experiments with the Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 ED

An experimental shot taken with the Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 ED AF at f2.8 of pristine leaves growing next to a rusty fence.

Nikon D300 & Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 AF ED

Jazz again . . .

Critically acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist Frøy Aagre, known for her powerful compositions and her individual style of characteristically lyrical Nordic jazz, at the start of the Congo Square and DI Jazz Fest 2012.

Nikon D300 and Nikon 18-200 mm VR

The making of Jagadhatri 2

Patuapara, Kalighat.

The idol of Goddess Jagadhatri, under a leafy tree, being readied before the pujas. Shafts of light highlight through the foliage highlights parts of the idol.

Nikon D300 & Nikon 18-200mm VR

The making of Jagadhatri

Patuapara, Kalighat.

Artisans race against time to complete the idol of Goddess Jagadhatri before tomorrow's puja deadline.

Nikon D300 & Nikon 18-200mm VR. Processed in LR and Nik Silver Efex 2

Jazz in B&W

One more picture from the recent jazz concert.

Frederik Köster of the Fredrick Köster Quartet plays a number, accompanied by the bassist.

I have made a square crop of the image, reminiscent of older B&W square format images.

The picture has been cropped and processed in LR and B&W conversion in Nik Silver Efex Pro.

Nikon D300 & Nikon 18-200mm VR. 

The Festival of Lights

A child holding sparklers for the first time, supervised by his mother, on the night of Deepawali, the Festival of Lights.

Nikon D300 & Nikon 18-200mm VR

Diwali evening blues

One of my neighbours, in a pensive mood, on Diwali evening.

Nikon D300 & Nikon 18-200mm VR