The day's best photos — Dec 8
Dec 8, 2014, 12.01 PM IST
From Indian Navy helicopters flying in a formation during Navy Day celebrations to the shadow of people standing in a queue to get a free eye check-up, here are the pictures chosen by Arko Datta.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
Indian Navy soldiers display there skills with fire as they play drums during Navy Day celebrations on 4th December 2014 in Mumbai.Picture by: DEEPAK TURBHEKAR
ARKO's TAKE
That's a lot of fire, occupying the entire frame, except the face that seems dramatically close to the fire. And the dark background enhances the glow of the fire. A visually dramatic image that is difficult to overlook.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
Indian Navy soldiers are suspended from a helicopter during Navy Day celebrations on 4th December 2014 in Mumbai.Picture by: DEEPAK TURBHEKAR
ARKO's TAKE
The impact is in the small size of the soldiers against the vast sky. If they were zoomed in and looked bigger the vertigo-inducing impact would have been lost.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
Indian Navy helicopters fly in a formation during Navy Day celebrations on 4th December 2014 in Mumbai.Picture by: DEEPAK TURBHEKAR
ARKO's TAKE
Planned or unplanned the shot is absolutely arresting. The moon is the icing on the cake.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
The Indian navy band plays during Navy Day celebrations on 4th December 2014 in Mumbai.Picture by: DEEPAK TURBHEKAR
ARKO's TAKE
The photographer creates a blur with a slow shutter speed, but what makes the picture visually remarkable is the one single soldier seen through the blur. A very clean and a striking composition, with good use of photographic technique.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
Arrested persons are shown to media persons on a Coast Gaurd vessel during a joint operation by the Coast guard, Revenue Intelligence and Crime Branch of the Mumbai Police to prevent illegal activities on the Arabian Sea on 5th December 2014 in Mumbai. Two vessels and 23 tonnes of red sanders worth around Rs. 9 crore were seized in the high seas during the operation. Picture by: RAJU SHINDE
ARKO's TAKE A very riveting narrative. The guns pointed towards the arrested people enhances the drama.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
Actress Aishwarya Rai leaves after the inauguration of a boutique in Mumbai on 4th December 2014.Picture by: SATISH MALAVADE
ARKO's TAKE
Using the uneven light, the photographer literally makes her stand out. Despite hoards of people and media persons, our eyes find the diva - thanks to the composition, the light and of course her smile.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
The shadow of people standing in a queue to get a free eye check-up is seen during an event held in Mumbai on 5th December 2014 to pay tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, politician and social reformer, ahead of his death anniversary on 6th December.Picture by: ASHISH RAJE
ARKO's TAKE
A creative perspective from the photographer, pulling off a different and refreshing take from a routine, even mundane event.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
Artisans paint a portrait of India's pioneering filmmaker Dadasaheb Phalke on the façade of a MTNL (telephone office) building in Mumbai on 4th December 2014.Picture by: SATISH MALAVADE
ARKO's TAKE
The size of the portrait is eye-catching, with the artist providing a striking contrast in scale. Also the partly coloured face enhances the visual impact.
The day's best photos — Dec 8
Fashion designer and daughter of cricket legend Vivian Richards, Masaba Gupta, poses for a selfie along with model Candice Pinto during the launch of Fiama Di Lifestyle store in Mumbai on 4th December 2014. Picture by: RAJU SHELAR
ARKO's TAKE
They seem to be enjoying themselves, shooting the selfie. A nice, candid moment.
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