A Show piece - Darbar(Mandap)

Its been long since i posted here. Recently had a chance to visit Sharjah Central Souk. Thanks to +Chef Mireille and her #TravelTuesdays, i got a chance to write about The Blue Souk. I have been in sharjah for 8 years but have never seen that place like this. 

So, in our recent trips, we came across an gift shop selling antiques and brass artefacts. The moment i entered the shop, this particular Darbar, got my eyes, i couldn't leave the shop without it.  Loved the very simple and elegant design of it. We have small collection of ganesha's with us, thought of using it there. 

Camera Settings : Nikon D5100, 50mm , f/4.0, ISO 200, 1/25s

Camera Settings : Nikon D5100, 50mm , f/4.0, ISO 200, 1/10s

Laughing Dove - Day 3 - Flora & Fauna

This cute laughing dove, had a small nest in a mint pot,  in our balcony. Last weekend morning, she patiently posed for my lens, while snacking on the bajra i left for her.

Camera Settings : Nikon d5100, 50mm lens, Manual Mode , ISO :100, f/3.2, 1/1000s

Here is another one, battling her eye-lid!! :)

Camera Settings : Nikon d5100, 50mm lens, Manual Mode , ISO :100, f/3.2, 1/800s

Day 2 : Saffron - Food

On day 2 of learning, I was busy clicking this saffron today morning.  After reading Sandhya's post on Clicking on White, i tried this, keeping what all i grasped from her post.

First i tried using a yellow board for the background, somehow didn't like the way pictures turned. Then changed to White board,

Shot using Nikon D5100, 50mm (f/1.8) ISO 100, Manual mode 1/40 s, f/3.5

Shot using Nikon D5100, 50mm (f/1.8) ISO 100, Manual mode 1/50 s, f/3.5

Day 1 : Nature : Flora/Fauna

A Photo blog has been in my mind, for a few months now. Though i m still learning my camera, i thought sharing and getting critics would improve my photography skills. 

Here is my first click. I have a Laughing Dove nest in my balcony. The father & mother take turns to guard the nest. This was taken today morning, when the mother bird came to relieve the father bird from duty. 

Shot using my Nikon D5100,  50mm lens, Manual mode, ISO 100, f/2.5