The Daily Sunrise

The City | Counterpoint

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:51:00 +0000

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Only India can pull off such amazing contrast.

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : B/W + X-Processed

People | Stuck in the Dark

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:06:00 +0000

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Why can't you face them and reach out?

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : B/W + Exposure

ETC | Untitled

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:10:00 +0000

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For those trying to find some sense in this one of a kind capture - give up.

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : B/W + Exposure

Children | The Depth of Field (in a sphere of Ignorance)

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:51:00 +0000

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Most people don't take a moment to look at themselves in mirror before judging others.

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : B/W + Exposure

Birds | The Round Table Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:56:00 +0000

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Well, its hard to get much done with such a small table and everyone running around all over the place.

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : B/W

Trains | Snakes in a River

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:40:00 +0000

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6.1 million people commute on local trains in Mumbai. Everyday.

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : B/W

ETC | Facial Mechanics

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:23:00 +0000

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Stare her in the face, those two black dotty eyes.

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : Levels + Shadow/Highlight

People | A Paltry Part

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:58:00 +0000

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No matter how small your role in this world may be - play it.

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : B/W

ETC | The Saturated Blue Stool

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:12:00 +0000

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Thoughts on Film Photography from a first timer...
(after 500+ posts of digital photography, this post wouldn't be right without a speech)
Today I'm posting the first film capture on this blog (the first exposure of the roll in fact - had to post it even though its not the most impressive of the lot). I have been using digital cameras for almost 2 years now and this is my first taste of what film photography is like. Well first the obvious part - it's harder (messed up at least 10 exposures), and that's why I can say that I have more fun shooting film than digital. Although I don't process my own film (it's too expensive) just getting that capture right is a challenge in itself. Getting the exposure just right without Live View on my R1 poses a challenge which is quite a bit of fun to take on.

I'm finding film photography a lot more satisfying - being more mechanical and feeling parts move, clicking wheels, pressing more buttons, the mirror snapping, the film reel advancing, it feels like a more raw form of photography, which I like.

When I shoot digital, it took milliseconds to frame the shot and release the shutter. I get around 100 or so shots on a one hour walk. With film, I find myself being much more strict on the finger, composing frames for almost 20 seconds sometimes before I can click it. I walked around for almost two and a half hours to get just 30 exposures (6 being wasted in the house later, mainly on the cats).

Being the avid Photoshopper I am I won't be posting straight from the camera (especially since I'm using consumer film and not pro film). All my rolls are scanned and converted to JPEGs to be imported on to my computer. For two reasons - 1. I tend to be more responsible maintaining a digital archive and 2. So Photoshop can apply the few touches every photo needs to make it pop.

This week (and if all goes well maybe the entire month) I'll be posting only film photography. I'd love your feedback and thoughts as I explore this completely new realm.

Of course this wouldn't be possible without a few people - mainly Mom who was more than willing (or so she says) to spend the insane amount to purchase (and import) the camera, lens and filters. Mike Pettitt, who sold me the camera and shipped it all the way to India without hassle. Him along with Phil Bebbington giving me my first advice on how to go about the entire thing (mainly choosing film). And of course some random fellow in Hong Kong who shipped the lens and helped avoid any customs duty on it.

Right, thanks enough talk, hope you enjoy the photography, Thanks for visiting.

- Azhar Chougle

camera : Minolta Maxxum 7
lens : Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro
film : Fujifilm Fujicolor 100
post processing : Levels + Color Balance

Sunset | Impassion

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:22:00 +0000

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Look to the skies. Feel it.

(The Daily Sunrise goes old skool - film photography from Monday - stay tuned)

post processing : Curves + Levels
camera : Sony DSC-R1

ETC | Start, Past, Present, Future, Over

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:34:00 +0000

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First there was nothing, then there was nature, now there is concrete, soon there will be only more of what is now, later - it will end.

(The Daily Sunrise goes old skool, film photography from Monday - stay tuned)

post processing : B/W + Toning + Levels
camera : Sony DSC-R1

People | One in a Million

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:53:00 +0000

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Humans are exactly the opposite of typical oil barrels - no two are the same and there are just too many of them.

(P.s. The Daily Sunrise goes old skool - Film photography all of next week)

post processing : B&W
camera : Sony DSC-R1

Children | An Innocent Mind Between Two Pieces of Clay

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:51:00 +0000

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Stuck in the cycle of poverty - and the wheels go round...

post processing : Sepia + X-Processed + Levels
camera : Sony DSC-R1

Creatures | Little Ball of Fur

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:55:00 +0000

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Don't squeeze it just yet - this little kitty fits in a child's hand - and it's for sale, buzz me if you're interested.

post processing : Levels + Glow + Unsharp Mask
camera : Sony DSC-R1

The City | Kashmir Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:59:00 +0000

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Dream anytime, anywhere.

post processing : B/W + Levels
camera : Sony DSC-R1

ETC | What the...

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:56:00 +0000

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Some things just can't be explained.

post processing : Levels + Vignetting + Glow
camera : Sony DSC-R1

ETC | All the Way

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +0000

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DHL. Gotta love em'

post processing : Selective Color + Curves
camera : Sony DSC-R1

People | Smoldering Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:50:00 +0000

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35C and climbing. Just another Mumbai summer.

post processing : X-Processed + Curves + Saturation + Contrast
camera : Sony DSC-R1

Children | True Friendship

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:59:00 +0000

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Probably the only thing you can't find on Google these days.
Alternate version here

post processing : Sepia
camera : Sony DSC-R1

Experimental | Valley Queen Park (Tennis Court)

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:28:00 +0000

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Tennis anyone?

post processing : Curves + B/W
camera : Sony DSC-R1

ETC | Outlawed

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:13:00 +0000

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Eventually you get sick of going it alone.

post processing : HDR
camera : Sony DSC-R1

Children | Wow

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:16:00 +0000

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Even this guy is surprised that this is the 500th post on this blog.

post processing : Classic Chrome + B/W Styler
camera : Sony DSC-R1

Rural | Evolutionary Requirement

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:07:00 +0000

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Cows will have longer necks by the year 3026. Global warming will kill them by 3025 anyways.

post processing : Infrared + Curves + Selective Color + Saturation
camera : Sony DSC-R1

Sunset | Tomorrow, Again

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:14:00 +0000

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Better luck next time.

post processing : Curves
camera : Sony DSC-R1

ETC | Creeping Death

noreply@blogger.com (Azhar) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:54:00 +0000

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Peek-a-boo.

post processing : B/W Styler + Noise + Curves
camera : Sony DSC-R1