Egrets on the River

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Blue Flax or Alsi Flower in Morning Light

Blue flax flowers or alsi flowers are always a treat to watch. Alsi or blue flax is a medicinal plant found naturally and grown as cultivated crop in most parts of the world. It is used as medicine to lower the blood pressure and to reduce the thickness of blood. Blue flowers of this plant are small in size but amazingly beautiful.

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Autumn Colors in Pakistan

Autumn season is second spring in some areas of the world. In the central region of Punjab province in Pakistan, autumn colors having marvelous hues which are mild but more romantic. In the winter evening light these colors looks so pleasing and mesmerising.

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camels are grazing in the warmth of winter sun.

Camels in the Morning

It looks like a scene from some Alif Laila story. Environment was so fascinating that it was a treat to watch camels browsing on tree leaves in a beautiful winter morning.

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Autumn Beauty Of Hunza Heaven

One of the most beautiful place on earth is Hunza valley Pakistan. It is situated in Gilgit region of Pakisrtan and is at more than two hour drive from the Gilgit city on Karakoram Highway. This valley have an elevation of 2500 meters and is situated on north/west of Hunza river. Hunza is the most popular tourist destination in Pakistan. It spreads on 7900 squar kilometer with a number of famous peaks with more than 6000meter height. These Peaks include Ultar, Rakaposhi, Diran, and ladyfinger.  

People and Land Of Hunza

Valley of Hunza have severe winter and pleasant summer. Water is rich in minerals and fruit trees like apricot and cherry is common. so the people are generally very healthy and famous for their long lives. Scenery of the area is spectacular and have a bit feminist and romantic touch.

Autumn in Hunza valley

Autumn colors are more fascinating than the monotonous green in summer. Autumn of Hunza considered best in the world after William town in U.S.A. There are shades of every color from red to green and from yellow to red. But red and yellow are most dominating. Color of Hunza river water in winter is bluish green and produce amazing effect the the vibrant colors of autumn.

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Mastering Landscape Photography

Most of the time in landscape photography horizontal shot is preferred, that is why horizontal format is known as landscape format. But this is not the rule.

Shooting Vertical

Considering elements in the scene, it is most of the time photographer’s personal choice whether to go for the horizontal or vertical. Flowing water streams or winding roads and high peaks often incite an artist to shoot vertically.

Shoot In Both Format

It is wiser to use both formats in landscape photography especially when you are living in digital era where there is no running cost for shooting lots of frames. Professionals mostly did that even when they were using costly film media. Most of the time magazine covers need vertical shots and even books accommodate vertical shots with more ease. You can tilt your camera in 90 degree by your tripod head of or more professionally you can by an L-plate which can be used by quick release bracket on your tripod. Just release the camera and change it from horizontal to vertical.

Shooting Horizontal In Landscape Photography

Horizontal choice is very much natural as our eyes see the world horizontally. We are using horizontal pictures as wallpapers on computer screens and also on billboards. For hanging pictures of the landscape photography on the wall, horizontal is the norm. Scenes with vastness and depth are extremely suitable for horizontal shorting. For example a vast plain with lot of flowers in the foreground and snow-capped peaks in the background makes perfect choice for horizontal shooting.

  Squire landscapes

In very rare conditions squire landscape are also look attractive but this is an extraordinary situation and must tried when you think the elements in the scene demand that.

Conclusion

      Finally it is the artist who can better decide what to choose. Still it is important to mention that in vertical format scenes with vertical leading lines look more deep and creating a feeling of mystery especially at dusk and dawn. On the other hand a horizontal choice can give a sense of space and vastness in the landscape photography.

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Bugs Life

Nature Photography

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There is a always a survival game going on in the nature and nature photographers try to photograph this phenomenon in an artistic way. Art of photographing an insect in its natural environment is the key element in the modern day nature photography. Most insects try to fade out in their natural environment and some have mastered the art at a perfect level.They have to defend themselves against predators and camouflage is the best strategy.  One have to be very keen eyed to search and locate for such subjects. These creatures are clever enough and to shoot them require extra care and patience. Please enjoy some of my picture  of nature photography  during the last few months showing the art of camouflage in insects .

Crab Spider

Grasshopper On An Old Tree

Butterfly Camouflage

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Egrets in Winter Morning

Winters are mostly mild in subcontinent but December and January some time become too cold. These egrets were basking in the sun to get some warmth after having hunt their morning catch.

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“every colors in autumn is a spring” is very much true for Hunza valley Pakistan. This land of innocent and gorgeous people is infested with colors in the months of October and November. Apricot trees turns into yellow and red with autumn colors like heavy bloom.

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