The image is taken in Nairobi, Kenya.

Black and white

A short hike in a sustainable preserved area in a remote mountain surrounded by forests and peaks, with paths for a short forest stroll, tropical forest and wildlife – took us to a cozy mountain edge to view this sunrise. Drifting the camera, a little to the far end from the actual sunrise, we were able to see the layers of fog were lit with this soft light of the sun rays. With a zoom lens, zooming to only this area with layers did fill the frame with the light that was right on spot.

I am always grateful for the opportunity that came along to fly across the Himalayan ranges on a chopper to Everest Base camp trekking. The light was just right casting sharp shadows of the mountains which seemed like a musical note to me. Having a 10-fps camera that is solid enough to capture the tiniest of data even in tricky conditions like this is like having a trustable friend for life. A high shutter speed, low ISO, and a mid-range aperture to keep as much of the frame in focus is what it took to capture these Himalayan ranges.

That fine evening's scent was a thing that I can still remember. After the sunset, most people started going back and something said that the show was not over. Exposing frame to the shadows, low ISO but fairly a slower shutter speed, mounted on a tripod and adding a ND8 filter – thinking it would add definition to fiery sky unfolding is what it took to create this photograph. I did turn completely lucky when the flock of birds flew into the brighter half of the frame, so their silhouettes stand out. The blue skies and the after sunset hues split the frame into two halves. This is why I love to call this photograph as ‘The Halves’.

Annapurna Base Camp Altitude 13,550 ft

Comfortable bed yummy rum cake and a book

Took this photo when I was in Landruk, Nepal.

Cute Bird captured at Munnar, Kerala