Category: Candid

The weather in Italy during our honeymoon trip was generally wet and gloomy, which made photography difficult. Arriving at Siena in wet weather, I caught this tourist seeking shelter in a small little enclave on this street. I thought the almost monochromatic surroundings help to make her stand out in the picture. No doubt, the bright blue of her suitcase helped here! I have again tried using the Orton Process on this one. I like the very subtle enhancement the process gave to the final shot. For a comparison, take a look at the original here.

While this man was taking a shot of the view from the great Colosseum in Rome, Italy, I was busy taking a candid shot of him! 😛

Ten years ago, people might have wondered what this man was doing. Taken in today’s context, it is obvious that he is taking a picture with a digital camera. As with most point-and-shoots, I find that the design of these cameras (relying on the LCD for composition and doing away with an optical viewfinder in many cases) does not allow or encourage proper hand-holding technique. Holding a camera with outstretched hands can never ever be stable enough compared to the traditional “tuck your elbows close to your body while holding the camera viewfinder to your eye” way. Maybe that’s why I still enjoy my DSLR more than any point-and-shoot, even though the small size of a P&S can sometimes come in handy!