Metro Stations in Munich – An Artistic Statement

Metro Stations in Munich – An Artistic Statement

Art and design form the central element in the how the stations provide a unique visual treat to the passengers of the Munich (München) metro system.

In this photo essay, I have tried to capture the stations during or around the peak traffic hours, showing how the city and its passengers can move around in a beautiful and artistic environment.

Water and Clouds – Companions of Architecture in Amsterdam

Water and Clouds – Companions of Architecture in Amsterdam

I made this photograph while roaming around in the streets of Amsterdam besides the canals. I was lucky to be carrying my tripod with me that day which allowed to stop and set up base here for around half hour to get this shot. The clouds were just perfect at the time of sunset and the lighting in the city was just beginning to light up as it was getting dark.

Old or New, Rich in Life

Amsterdam is the perfect mix of tradition and modernity. While on one hand it has preserved its 16th century houses, on the other hand it is certainly not behind with modern skyscrapers and glass buildings which have come up in different parts of the city. Even the...

Notre Dame de Paris – and the Guy with a Tripod

“We needed some private time and now this photographer dude has set up his tripod and big camera” – the couple sitting on the left of the pic must have remarked. I surely composed the shot quickly and wrapped it up before the couple got up. But the...
The Eiffel Tower and a Cloudy Sunset

The Eiffel Tower and a Cloudy Sunset

Sun – “Everyone comes to watch the sun set near you. I make you beautiful” Eiffel – “Sunsets happen everywhere, I give your sunsets a character” Clouds – “Really, you two are still arguing. I can cover you both when I...

What Next? A Beer, please!

“Honey” “Yes dear” “Where should we head next? The Eiffel or the Champs Elysees” “Whatever. Can someone get me a beer please!!” A tourist couple must be thinking the above at the tuileries gardens, which separate the...
The Arc De Triomphe Paris

The Arc De Triomphe Paris

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris can be called another centre of Paris. After all, there are 12 (yes, twelve) avenues (roads) in a decagonal configuration which lead out from the Arc de Triomphe. In this article I share about the preparation, the way I shot the image itself and the post processing that went into creating the final photograph.

The Beauty and Vastness of the Louvre

The Beauty and Vastness of the Louvre

The Louvre is not just one of the largest museums of the world, it is also a historic 12th century palace where the Royal Family lived in till 1682. The museum itself opened on 1793 and is now the most popular museum in the world with some 10 million visitors every...