Places | Photography by Sunil Kulkarni

Evening sky over Powai hill

Presenting below, a sequence of shots taken during summer of 2015. It is about the evening sky, seen above the only remaining, untouched hill of Powai, Mumbai. As it was summer, dry trees over the hill have cast the fine silhouette.

Observe the fast changing sky with the pre-monsoon clouds over the hill. I have put the images taken in the same sequence. The third one, with a kite hovering over the hill, is lively.

The lone high flying kite over the hill adds to the drama in the sky than without it in frame.

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Morning Light

In continuation with my first post, here are some more images from Bahe. The bridge across Krishna river, lined with stone and the arches give a nostalgic feel of an old bridge. It is a view which would make you sit down on the walk way and be with yourself. Following images were shot on a summer morning. During summer, you can get to the middle of river, as the water level is low and the rocks are all exposed to walk through to the middle of river.

Morning light on Bahe bridge, D750 AF-S 24-120 F4 VR

Wider view, D750, AF-S 24 – 120 F4 VR

D750, AF-S 24 – 120 F4 VR

Baya Weaver

While wandering around the temples on Ramlinga Island, I came across with a busy weaver bird, building a nest. My patience paid off in getting this striking pose.

Baya Weaver, D750, AF-S 70 – 300 F4.5 – 5.6 VR

Kolhapur: Photographing old glory

This is my first post for documenting unprotected architecture examples, which have survived through the concretization of our cities & towns. Kolhapur, my home-town is one my interests to document the old buildings. Kolhapur had its own charm till 90’s. Following image was shot in Gangavesh, the part of old city near Panchganga river. These two buildings standing tall, with minimum intervention from modern times.

One of the major troubles, while photographing any Indian city, are the electric cables which get in your way. I had to go through a lot of corrections to remove the hanging wires from this shot to bring out the buildings.

I like the black & white version the most. You can decide which one is best.

Remembering Golden days, D750, Sigma Art 50mm F 1.4DG

Colour version, D750, Sigma Art 50mm F 1.4DG