The Melting Perspective Photo

Photographer’s Note

You may criticize me for posting this picture which is not of a high quality. In fact I do admit that the quality is not very good, because I took this shot with my 2 MP mobile phone camera. But I decided to go ahead & post it because of its pertinence.

During winter, northern and eastern India regularly get enveloped in a thick blanket of fog that reduces visibility to just a few metres. This throws flight and train schedules out of gear and the usually crowded airports and railway stations become more so, with angry, muttering passengers cursing the weather, the airlines and themselves for choosing to travel on such a day.

A thick blanket of fog engulfs Delhi, the national capital and surrounding areas, reducing visibility to below 50 metres...The Delhi fog is peculiar. It has an eerie quality. It virtually blinds you, particularly if you are driving. The headlights of your car reflect back at you from the white rolling wall threatening to devour you. Even fog lights are of no help. The fog improves slowly as the day progresses and clears off only in the afternoon. So one gets accustomed to such newpaper headlines such as -

"Blanket of fog over Delhi"
"Delhi fog chaos is back: flights delayed, passengers stranded"
"Dense fog disrupts air, rail traffic in Delhi"

I travel to work by Delhi Metro, which mostly runs on elevated pylons rather than underground. The fog attack in the elevated Metro Rail stations, having average height of 12 to 13 metres (42 feet) from the ground level, seems to be even more than in ground level & as you can see, visibility being less than 20 metres. Taken in one such foggy day, I thought a give a try with my mobile phone camera (the only camera which I carry every day to work ;-))to capture the perspective of the Metro tracks which seem to dissolve into the fog beyond 20 odd metres.

The red lights in the BG are the digital clocks.

Another day, another picture, similar scene, in the Workshop.

Dedicated to all our fellow Delhi Trekearthers, who would also be 'victims' of the fog attack on a daily basis.

papagolf21, ChrisJ, riclopes, everlasting, feather, John_F_Kennedy, mark_mk, danos, Kielia, edytungkal, avene, patdeph, pierrefonds, Dpbours, josepmarin, emjleclercq, rajhema, Felip, tomescuc trouve(nt) cette note utile

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pat0500 (21513) 2009-01-06 23:42

Hi Angshuman,
I like this one, very nice picture and good atmosphere..!
Good shot..!
Well done,
Patrick

bogart (383) 2009-01-06 23:43

Maybe the specialist have lot's of problems with the quality of this photo ..

I like it ...

bogART

mesutilgim (37148) 2009-01-06 23:43

Hi Angshuman,
Very good pov and wonderfull compo with great graphical effect. Nice overall geometry and good and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Aline_N (3157) 2009-01-06 23:47

For a mobile phone camera, the quality is high. And you already know the limitations of the result. So thank to tell us first about that, and to admit the fact.
Exept this, the picture is wonderfull. The composition is complex and balanced, the nicely attracted successilvy by the silhouette, the red spots at the end of the gallery then in the mirror. Sure the fog is an important piece of the mysterious and intriguing atmosphere.
I like this picture very much, and the fact it was made with a mobile phone give it another dimension : it is a picture anybody could have done, at any day, at any moment. Just a question of eye.
Superb

bapun1 (803) 2009-01-06 23:47

The brilliance lies in composition. The storytelling is spot on.

The hind view mirrors and the man on the platform are valuable inclusions.

Regards,
Bishnu.

Morac (20749) 2009-01-06 23:52

Hi Angshuman,
I like this one, very nice picture
I like tfhis atmosphere.
TFS and best regards.
Marc

aadilj (17950) 2009-01-07 0:29

I like the idea Angshuman and the spirit with which you captured this scene with your mobile cam. The qualkity is sure suffering because of that...hence you should have mentioned that the law does not allow people to take images at railway stations, tarcks or even of the trains. I am one of the daily 'victims' of this fog and hence I agree with your posting

chiquito (56) 2009-01-07 0:34

Hi
I think this time it's not the question of pic quality.
It's the atmosphere you've got perfectly well!! It doesn't matter if it's with a mobile 2MP or an expensive DSLR.. Sure you can't make a billboard out of it :)) but reflects a foggy feeling to the viewer! :) Good job!
cheers
ToM

papagolf21 (56593) 2009-01-07 0:41

Bonjour, mon ami Angshu,
C'est l'incertitude qui nous charme. Tout devient merveilleux dans la brume.
J'aime l'originalité de cette double vue à travers cette composition avec la présence d'un miroir.
Très belle prise de vue.
Amitiés.
Philippe

yquem46 (8351) 2009-01-07 0:52

Namaskar Angshuman
At 230kb and in the fog not much difference between your cellular phone and and the best camera!
The atmosphere of this station is perfect. Nice position of the man walking and good perspective thanks to the 2 red lights and the miror
Well done. Bahut Acha hai
Patrick

jasmis (50859) 2009-01-07 1:01

Amazing composition. Incredible mood.
Regards!

riclopes (33117) 2009-01-07 1:02

I will always support you for such experiences, Angshu. And you know how to write a good note for an image and I apreciate that too. For me, quality isn't the most important thing. That so well placed person is what makes a good capture and I would prefer this one to a good quality image without the person. I also like the mirror on the oposite corner showing the view to your back. So much fog can be interesting for photography - you should especialize your skills on moody photos ;-)
Btw, I like the blue tones in WS.
firendly regards,
ricardo

ChrisJ (70393) 2009-01-07 1:06

Hi Angshuman

I like the reflection at top, & the foggy tunnel entrance at the bottom. An interesting shot, with the silhouetted person at right making a good focal point. Tfs!

Jeppo (12018) 2009-01-07 1:46

I experienced Delhi fog last year...some 1 hour delay before my plane was allowed to take off

I love this shot because of the blurred foggy tones....because this is a daily life scene...commuters' life is hard and plagued by such problems...and I love it because it's true. it's a glance at the real world...not just another postcard

tfs
silvio

everlasting (10938) 2009-01-07 3:09

Dear Angshu, I will give you 3 plus points and 1 minus. First the plus - to think this is taken with your mobile phone is incredible, I am not bothered by the quality at all - it is so cleverly composed, it is so complex yet balanced, the more I look the more I see. - the postioning of the man in excellent. And the min point - is this the weather I have to look forward to, please say no:)

ramesh_lalwani (3209) 2009-01-07 4:27

Thanks for sharing your experience on foggy Delhi morning.You have captured outstanding shot with your mobile.

feather (49986) 2009-01-07 4:30

This is very different from you Angshu; in the style of bostankorkulugu. I can sense the annoyance in your note too. You don't need a good camera to be able to compose a good image, and this image is well composed! The perspective and the repetiton draw the eye right in. I also like how the tunnel windows seem to sprout from the circular mirror making it look like some kind of stylised shooting star. The person is a great additon. I would expect more people waiting in the chaos! :D
Kath

John_F_Kennedy (31865) 2009-01-07 4:57

I just learned something new: that there is fog in India. Good note about it. And I like your picture, it show very good the mood in this tunnel. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

mark_mk (246) 2009-01-07 8:26

Hi Angshu,
well this one has a great mood for sure! The fog, the lonely man and the mirror, which offers us a view back are some great elements. I`m glad you posted it, even though you didn`t take it with your DSLR. That shows you can get great results even with simple methodes, that`s what proofs a great photographer. Great image!

Take care
Mark

PS: Thanks for your ncie words on my latest, highly appreciated!

danos (33016) 2009-01-07 9:10

Hello Angshuman,
informative your not about the blanket of fog in Delhi.Really impressive the weather conditions that create that peculiar chaos in this big city. The driving under these difficult circumstances,is dangerous and fatal.

Have a nice and healthy New Year, Danos

carper (65426) 2009-01-07 9:38

very nice one Anghu

another good photo of your hand my friend, well taken shot, good perspective and a fine atmosphere, good photojob. have a nice day.
regard jaap

Kielia (8659) 2009-01-07 10:26

Hi Angshuman,
a brilliant composition under these conditions and a thrilling story! I also like your dedication, it must be sheer torment to travel to work in this fog. From my point of view a composition in the best spirit of TE. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

imtiyaz (997) 2009-01-07 11:13

What exactly I am impressed in your photography is the simple and superb ideas for composition,
and this is the best example of it.

TFS,
Regards,
Imtiyaz Basha M S

marietom (32060) 2009-01-07 13:11

hello Angshu,;

ta composition est très recherchée, j'aime beaucoup ces courbes et cette atmosphère.
Bonne soirée
Marie

edytungkal (4519) 2009-01-07 19:05

Lets ignore the quality and its really a very good moment to cap this interesting condition, that was showing the spirit of TE.

Very interesting shot Angshu friend...
tfs

daniel

Graal (58515) 2009-01-07 23:12

Hi Angshuman,
amazing place and view. Fine reportage from station during the foggy weather. I suppose it's your additional "camera". Fine effect. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

avene (11080) 2009-01-08 12:39

hello Angshuman,
I'm actually very impressed with the quality here, considering this is a PHONE we ar talking about. and I absolutely love the way you have composed the photo, the tunnel effect is great and the dark silhouette of the person works very well to balance the mirror in the upper left corner. I like the purple cast as well, together with the fog it creates a strange and fascinating mood. no need to appologize, the shot is great.

best,
Kristine

plimrn (19688) 2009-01-08 20:36

Dear Angshu,
You always put your heart into your compositions and your notes; so you really can do no wrong. Tell your wife to give you an extra hug; she is a lucky woman to be loved by a man with so much heart.
HLJ, Pat

patdeph (18208) 2009-01-09 3:25

namaste Angshuman
the quality of your mobile phone is not so bad,you were right to use it!The composition of the picture is very good,with the lonely man in the tunnel,the mirrror and the foggy exit!The atmosphere is strange and mysterious,I like this very much!Very well done!
Regards.
Pascale

pierrefonds (26545) 2009-01-09 5:10

Hi Angshuman,

Your note is giving a lot of imformation. The point of view leads our eyes toward the fog where they get lost. Also backward with the view in the mirror. The presence of the person has an effect of scale. It must give a scary sensation for the people taking the metro which is surrounded by the fog and they don't see where it is going. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jafadabret (40137) 2009-01-09 5:13

Bonjour Angshu.
Le manque de qualité de l'image ne nuit pas à l'impression que veut donner la photo. L'air des grandes cités est souvent irrespirable. Ici la composition est excellente et la présence du miroir donne un plus très appréciable.
Jacques

Dpbours (220) 2009-01-09 9:15

Hello Angshu,

What a nicely misty atmosphere!! Is it fog or smog ;-).

I did start with a Delhi photo today to please you in the new year ;-).

Greetings! Dennis

josepmarin (33989) 2009-01-09 9:49

Hi Angshuman,
don't worry by the quality of this photo taken with your mobile phone camera, because the most important thing here is what you explain to us in your note and what you show us in the image.
This fog is really impressive, and certainly that must affect the daily life in the city.
Good photographic work in spite of not to carry your camera.
Friendly regards,
Josep

emjleclercq (14428) 2009-01-10 0:17

Well, I have always like fog views because there are rather difficult ot succeed, and this one is successful, espcially with your clever composition with the mirror in the top left corner. And quality is no that bad.

All the best,

Emmanuel

bukitgolfb301 (4862) 2009-01-10 1:38

Hello Dr. Angshuman

This is a very unique and bold angle and idea.
Excellent job as usual. This can be very referable for me.

Many thanks and best regards

Takero

Felip (3905) 2009-01-11 10:05

Hi Angshu,
Low quality?, I don't see any problem at all,in fact I really love the new direction that seems to have given your photos, they look modern, actual, dinamic. Really attractive!

Best wishes

Felip

sayat (2944) 2009-01-13 10:43

A misty, almost surreal shot with a great composition. The mirror adds a fantastic effect to the shot. Very well seen and captured.

vinicio (22420) 2009-01-20 13:33

Intriguing image Angshu, as I much like, well done, compliments, good idea and result, really good, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

tomescuc (2837) 2009-01-28 11:00

Hi Angshu,
Interesting composition and atmosphere, I like how you included the mirror view. Unusual work, and proves that you do not need a fancy camera to take interesting pictures, just somne good eye and imagination.
Cristian

smarcell (14527) 2009-02-03 2:58

very nice and original idea, and the result is a very good composition
It does not suffer at all by the low quality, in my opinion
Regards Stefano

speedymanu (1590) 2009-02-04 0:33

Namaste Agshuman
a little bit different from the rest of your gallery this composition is nontheless a worthy one. Very creative and evocative and a superbmonochrmatic atmosphere.
TFS and congratulations
Emmanuel

Bluejeans (32879) 2009-02-14 3:10

Hello my friend ,
Very good your mobile phone camera :)
A atmosfera da foto está magnifica com esta neblina dentro deste túnel , gostei do homem a caminhar e das luzes vermelhas , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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