Caress the detail, the divine detail. Vladimir Nabokov Imagine standing on a platform with a fellow photographer. You spot an interesting object in the distance. Excitedly, you exclaim, “look at that!” Your friend follows the direction you are pointing in. Perplexed, he or she asks, “What are you pointing at…

Normative Ethics in the age of machines SHOULD WE USE AI MODELS TO DECIDE ON CHARITABLE DONATIONS? Artificial intelligence (AI) is ever-present in our society. Just as it is used in finance, healthcare, social media, and the judicial system, individuals and others can also use AI for charitable donations. …

The Restaurant is missing a living Pandemic affected all of us in different ways and to varying degrees. It created unique photo-opportunities that are now bordering on cliche. Following is my take on an how an otherwise bustling St Mark Square looked during the waning days of the pandemic. Our…

TRIPTYCH a: a picture (such as an altarpiece) or carving in three panels side by side b: something composed or presented in three parts or sections You have a fantastic view if you stand on the Ponte della Paglia — a footbridge that dates to the early 1800s. You see…

Long Exposure Images For a good reason, the racing term “Horses for courses” is a common refrain among photographers. A variety of camera gear is available for different use case scenarios. Like horses, some lenses are suitable for specific tasks only. They have limited shooting envelope, and like specialized horses, those lenses work…

As people avoided the usually bustling places, the water cleared up in Venetian canals, fish became visible, sky beacame bluer, and air cleaner. When we return to some normalcy, we should remember that we are not the masters of this world, and instead are mere guests. Leica Q2 Monochrom Panorma …

We very likely won’t agree with the politics of Max Forrester Eastman (1883–1969), but I like his poem about waking up early. To an Early Riser (are you one of those?) The eastern hill hath scarce unveiled his head, And the deliberate sky hath but begun To meditate upon a…

VENICE | Christmas & New Years 2021 St Mark’s square was built in the 12th century. There are restaurants and shops housed in its arcades and elegant arches. During the holiday season, the whole area is brilliantly lit. St Mark’s Square is one of the busiest places in Venice. COVID-19…

Each story has a beginning, middle, and end. Similarly, each image has a foreground, middle-ground, and background. What we include or exclude adds layers of meaning and dimensionality. I use two images in this post to discuss what I pre-visualized and how that influenced my decisions when making those images. …