Subhash Sapru, APSA, PPSA

June 2025 - In slumber
About the Image(s)
Location: A beach at one of the Andaman Islands
Tech Spec: Camera Nikon Z 6 III, Lens Nikon Z 85 mm f/1.8.
Aperture: f/6.3, shutter speed 1/10, ISO Auto, camera was hand held.
Light : Natural evening light on a bit cloudy day.
In November last my wife accompanied me to the Andaman Islands for a vacation. While strolling at one of the beaches we happened to see what I have shown in the image. When looked around, we saw a young couple making their selfies with their cell phone and paying no attention to what they had left behind. We took no time to understand that these belongings and the baby are theirs, but to us the situation was unpleasant. Leaving the baby in slumber and belongings at such a public place is risky. Anyone can steal the baby as well as belongings.
I made this shot with whatever lens I had on my camera, but later went to the couple to make them conscious of what they had done. We also made their photos too to make their trip memorable.
When I sat down to make a photo of the baby and their belongings, there was a little space behind me, but I wanted to include sea too with the lens which was already on my camera. I had to content myself with such a vertical shot otherwise I would have preferred a horizontal shot so as to include more of the surrounding area.
I downloaded the image and processed it in photoshop.
6 comments posted
Personally, I don't find the scene disturbing. If the parents were nearby and keeping a eye, I don't see the danger. Perhaps in India it is different.   Posted: 06/07/2025 16:49:50