As we approached the Australian Continent from its north western side, I peered out of the aircraft window to spot the great australian dessert. Much to my disappointment there was a thick cottony layer of cloud covering the entire 5 hour flight across.
As we started our decent, probably over the blue mountain hills, there was a dramatic clearing of the clouds. There began our 16 day experience of pure magical light.
Sometimes we take light for granted and don't realise there are so many changes depending on the time, place and season we are in. As a photographer, especially one been tutored by the great Iqbal Mohamed, its but natural to ogle at light in its different renditions. Taking pictures on clear haze free day is a privilege we photographers in a tropical, haze and pollution ridden zone dream off everyday.
The sun-light at this time of the year has a very sharp quality. Much like the light we get at hill stations when the atmosphere is clear.
Being an automotive specialist and having done most of my work outdoors, I noticed the overall contrast appears to be much greater. This is very natural. The surprise was that despite the contrast there was a large fill of soft light. This came from the open sky which had enough light left to act as a fill. This had got to be the car photographer paradise, I thought to myself.
Light, sometimes I feel, is like a culture. So many hues and shades differ. There's a new thing to observe and learn. It sometimes influences you creatively. What it did to me was that I began composing my frames differently. The textures, contrasts and hues make you want to say a different story.
Cant forget a sight we experienced while driving. Sharp, warm and angular Sun cutting through Rain with Green Grass meadows and trees as a backdrop. Greens spotted with warm vertical streaks of sun kissed drops. Still can't get it out of my mind. An image missed on camera captured forever by the mind.
Below are a few pictures taken during my trip as I enjoyed the light&life in Sydney. Very little Raw processing adjustments done to make it look like it did to the eye.
Welcome Light to Sydney © C P SATYAJIT
Photographers Galore taking in the beautiful light © C P SATYAJIT
Soft open shade light © C P SATYAJIT
Soft Modulation of light © C P SATYAJIT
See the fill of the open shade despite the harsh sun © C P SATYAJIT
Afternoon light at Centurion Park © C P SATYAJIT
Perfect Balance © C P SATYAJIT
Open shade details and the moon thrown in too © C P SATYAJIT
Fairly Blue skies despite the mild haze © C P SATYAJIT
© C P SATYAJIT
Shadows creeping on the Barracks Museum. © C P SATYAJIT
Gobo like effect on the buildings © C P SATYAJIT
Skimming light © C P SATYAJIT
Despite the set sun there's enough to light those buildings © C P SATYAJIT
