Yash Verma
July 2026 - The Young Shiva
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About the Image(s)
Technical Specifications:
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> - Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
> - Lens: 50mm
> - ISO: 3200
> - Aperture: f/1.8
> - Shutter Speed: 1/125s
> - Filter: None
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> Description:
> I captured this special moment in a village in Siliguri, West Bengal, during the "Gajan" festival. It was wonderful to see the participants dressed as deities; I was particularly moved by this young boy portraying Lord Shiva. He seemed so deeply immersed in the role, truly radiating a sense of divine presence and blessing.
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7 comments posted
Yash, Welcome to Group 39!
You have captured a very special moment here. The eyes have a glint and the boy seems to be connecting with the photographer. The boy and detail is very sharp and there is nice bokeh which keeps the focus on him. I also like the border you added to the image. I am curious if there was a fire burning during this as the original seems to reflect the red of a fire. Very nice image. Posted: 07/05/2026 20:40:38
You have captured a very special moment here. The eyes have a glint and the boy seems to be connecting with the photographer. The boy and detail is very sharp and there is nice bokeh which keeps the focus on him. I also like the border you added to the image. I am curious if there was a fire burning during this as the original seems to reflect the red of a fire. Very nice image. Posted: 07/05/2026 20:40:38
Yash Verma
Hi Mary Ann,
Thank you for the compliments.
There was a big bonfire in the area, there were some women which sitting close to it and were doing prayers. The kid was a little away from the fire, which is why I had to bump up the ISO to this much. Posted: 07/08/2026 05:40:20
Thank you for the compliments.
There was a big bonfire in the area, there were some women which sitting close to it and were doing prayers. The kid was a little away from the fire, which is why I had to bump up the ISO to this much. Posted: 07/08/2026 05:40:20
Yash, welcome to the monochrome group! You've entered a really nice image. My only comment is I wonder what the background would look like it was a little darker there is a lot going on behind your subject. When I first looked at your image, my eyes went to the background. I wonder if that would make your subject stand out even more.
Again, welcome to the group! Posted: 07/05/2026 21:41:48
Again, welcome to the group! Posted: 07/05/2026 21:41:48
Yash Verma
Hi Bob,
Thank you for the compliments.
I added some light in the background to show the chaos and the movement, but now that you mention I believe I should have darkened it more. If I blur it more, that might help too. What do you think? Posted: 07/08/2026 05:45:17
Thank you for the compliments.
I added some light in the background to show the chaos and the movement, but now that you mention I believe I should have darkened it more. If I blur it more, that might help too. What do you think? Posted: 07/08/2026 05:45:17
I would try it both ways but I would start with darkening first. Bob Posted: 07/08/2026 10:19:47
Yash- Welcome! I'm sure you will enjoy the discussions here as well as seeing (and commenting on) images of others.
This is a great image - made by the light on his face. Your PP on the boy has helped here. As a Travel image, you need to see that there is some background: for a pure mono this matters less. You could work a tad on the background to reduce highlights/whites - but the light on him is so good after your PP. much better as a mono. Posted: 07/08/2026 14:57:49
This is a great image - made by the light on his face. Your PP on the boy has helped here. As a Travel image, you need to see that there is some background: for a pure mono this matters less. You could work a tad on the background to reduce highlights/whites - but the light on him is so good after your PP. much better as a mono. Posted: 07/08/2026 14:57:49
Yash, I know nothing of Shiva nor the significance of the costumes...but I love this portrait! You have caught the eyes perfectly. Good choice of the f/1.8 aperture...makes the background blur very interesting! Posted: 07/10/2026 21:51:05