Photo Section is amazing

Ali-Monbeam · Apr 23rd, 2008, 20:37

I have just been looking through it and have to say it has the most amazing pictures in it.

Well done to all who post thier pics....... I for one love browsing through other people photos.

sssall · Apr 24th, 2008, 05:32

Totally agree with that. Quite a few names come to mind that I would thank here but don't want to miss out anyone.

Thanks

nadreg · Apr 24th, 2008, 06:19

Yes. We've been getting so many good images, that I'm thinking of changing it to Photo of the Week.

Sama · Apr 24th, 2008, 06:21

wow, ali! how long did it take you to go thru all the photos? there's a gazillion!

Nick-H · Apr 24th, 2008, 11:33

Photo of the week...

Good idea!

Ali-Monbeam · Apr 25th, 2008, 21:23

Must admit some went by faster than others but I was just browsing...suddenly 2 hours had gone by.........

India Edge · Apr 25th, 2008, 22:45

I really like the random images feature and would like to see it expanded. But the most popular images feature has had the same photos for about as long as I can remember...

Nick-H · Apr 25th, 2008, 23:22

Yes! Isn't it suspicious that those two girls are always first!

And no, it isn't me . This one is my favourite

Ali-Monbeam · Apr 26th, 2008, 00:54

The people ones are so good ...I am to shy to ask them if I can photograph them. I try and get sneaky shots, but nothing like some of those on here.

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 26th, 2008, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali-Monbeam

The people ones are so good ...I am to shy to ask them if I can photograph them. I try and get sneaky shots, but nothing like some of those on here.

I have the same problem - just don't have the balls to walk up to a stranger and ask to take their photo.

The one time I did do it, in Albania a few years ago, I got a 'NO!!!' in response. That really didn't help.......

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 26th, 2008, 01:12

This one is my favourite, although all of Mistral's are great.....

Ignite · Apr 26th, 2008, 01:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadreg

Yes. We've been getting so many good images, that I'm thinking of changing it to Photo of the Week.

I think that'd be a really good idea Nadreg.

Jorge Reverter · Apr 26th, 2008, 01:27

As Shiver...., said all Mistral's pics are great, is my favourite gallery here in IM since always.

About getting permission from the people, I never ask for permission, nevertheless my people's pics are almost never "stollen". I use lens very often and the most important thing is not to be never in a hurry when making pictures and to have "empathy".

By the way, don't ask for permission because when indian people say "yes" then they "pose" very seriously and the pics are normally unsuccesful.

In any case India is really a paradise for all the photographs even for the amateurs without any technical knowledge like me.

Jorge

PeakXV · Apr 26th, 2008, 01:32

I remember attempting to take a photo of a young girl who was sitting in one of those carved windows in a pagoda style building in Patan with a perfect profile pose. The morning light was just hitting her face the right way and with the right intensity everything seemingly perfect ..... and so I knelt down aimed the Nikon, framed her perfectly and just as I was about to capture this moment in time .... she turned, look straight at me and started to vigourously pick her nose.

Should I have asked or whistled or pointed to her, the camera and back to her beforehand .... perhaps - but that would have ruined the shot I think!?

I have also had people ask me for money and one who said I just 'stole their souls' after a quick impromptu snap.

Nope - it's a real acquired talent - taking those people pics!

.... and I leave it all to you professionals.

Sama · Apr 26th, 2008, 01:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorge Reverter

About getting permission from the people, I never ask for permission, nevertheless my people's pics are almost never "stollen". I use lens very often and the most important thing is not to be never in a hurry when making pictures and to have "empathy".

agree with jorge....I've been blessed in India with the shots that I've taken...I rarely ask permission....sometimes I just point to my camera and smile and then I get a smile back...rarely has someone shook their head NO. there have been lots of great shots I've missed on the fly, but so be it, there is always another.

it's usually the other way around for me, sometimes I'm besieged with requests to take photos for people, forget about me asking permission!

I get people pulling on my sleeve to take their picture!

don't know what it is but I have found it exceedingly easy to take shots, maybe I blend into the background or something...

Apr 23rd, 2008, 20:37	#1
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 443	Photo Section is amazing I have just been looking through it and have to say it has the most amazing pictures in it. Well done to all who post thier pics....... I for one love browsing through other people photos.

Apr 24th, 2008, 06:19	#3
nadreg Administrator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 1,776	Yes. We've been getting so many good images, that I'm thinking of changing it to Photo of the Week. __________________ In pursuit of the Only truth: I Am!

Apr 24th, 2008, 06:21	#4
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,434	wow, ali! how long did it take you to go thru all the photos? there's a gazillion! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Apr 24th, 2008, 11:33	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,690	Photo of the week... Good idea! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 25th, 2008, 22:45	#7
India Edge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 210	I really like the random images feature and would like to see it expanded. But the most popular images feature has had the same photos for about as long as I can remember... __________________ India pics India vids

Apr 24th, 2008, 05:32	#2
sssall Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 242	Totally agree with that. Quite a few names come to mind that I would thank here but don't want to miss out anyone. Thanks

Apr 25th, 2008, 21:23	#6
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 443	Must admit some went by faster than others but I was just browsing...suddenly 2 hours had gone by.........

Apr 25th, 2008, 23:22	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,690	Yes! Isn't it suspicious that those two girls are always first! And no, it isn't me . This one is my favourite

Apr 26th, 2008, 00:54	#9
Ali-Monbeam Less of the 'Senior' member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bradford Posts: 443	The people ones are so good ...I am to shy to ask them if I can photograph them. I try and get sneaky shots, but nothing like some of those on here.

Apr 26th, 2008, 01:12	#11
Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,594	This one is my favourite, although all of Mistral's are great.....

Apr 26th, 2008, 01:27	#13
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,213	As Shiver...., said all Mistral's pics are great, is my favourite gallery here in IM since always. About getting permission from the people, I never ask for permission, nevertheless my people's pics are almost never "stollen". I use lens very often and the most important thing is not to be never in a hurry when making pictures and to have "empathy". By the way, don't ask for permission because when indian people say "yes" then they "pose" very seriously and the pics are normally unsuccesful. In any case India is really a paradise for all the photographs even for the amateurs without any technical knowledge like me. Jorge

Apr 26th, 2008, 01:32	#14
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,331	I remember attempting to take a photo of a young girl who was sitting in one of those carved windows in a pagoda style building in Patan with a perfect profile pose. The morning light was just hitting her face the right way and with the right intensity everything seemingly perfect ..... and so I knelt down aimed the Nikon, framed her perfectly and just as I was about to capture this moment in time .... she turned, look straight at me and started to vigourously pick her nose. Should I have asked or whistled or pointed to her, the camera and back to her beforehand .... perhaps - but that would have ruined the shot I think!? I have also had people ask me for money and one who said I just 'stole their souls' after a quick impromptu snap. Nope - it's a real acquired talent - taking those people pics! .... and I leave it all to you professionals. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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