Subhash Sapru, APSA, PPSA
May 2026 - Snow time
About the Image(s)
Tech Specifications- Camera Nikon Z 50 II, Lens -Nikon 70-180 f/2.8, Focal Length- 180 mm, ISO- Auto, F- stop -5.6, Exposure time - 1/128 sec.
This image was made in October last when there was massive snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh State of India. It was because of this unseasonal snow that I was stranded at Keylong for three days and I availed that situation to make some images.
It was a cloudy morning, as I looked out of my room window from third floor, I saw some people removing snow from their roof tops.
I downloaded the image and resized it in photoshop.
5 comments posted
It is interesting to see this older woman bundled up for snow removal. I think the perspective from which you had to shoot the scene has diminished the impact. I believe the bank of snow on the left has lost most of any detail. Posted: 05/18/2026 14:44:21
This what I could see out of my hotel window. Posted: 05/19/2026 17:19:32
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Hello Subhash, your image raises some interesting discussion. As someone who does not live in a region that experiences snow, this may have more meaning for me than someone from a winter snow climate. So I'm guessing that this was unusual for you, which sparked the interest. When we have an emotional attachment to the story, then we can become blinkered to how the image finally presents.
I also note that this was taken from the hotel window, (and I do like the higher perspective) which may have limited the scope of story telling. As viewers we can only comment on what we can see.
For me the story is limited, I can see work she is doing, but I don't see the emotion attached to the work (although I can feel the cold). Since snow is one of the hardest substances to photograph, what I do see is that the snow is just a large area of highlight (a big white blob).
I really like the idea of looking into the lives of others, but this one just needs a bit more to the story. Posted: 05/19/2026 18:58:12
I also note that this was taken from the hotel window, (and I do like the higher perspective) which may have limited the scope of story telling. As viewers we can only comment on what we can see.
For me the story is limited, I can see work she is doing, but I don't see the emotion attached to the work (although I can feel the cold). Since snow is one of the hardest substances to photograph, what I do see is that the snow is just a large area of highlight (a big white blob).
I really like the idea of looking into the lives of others, but this one just needs a bit more to the story. Posted: 05/19/2026 18:58:12
Jen Fawkes, thanks for sharing your observations, a guidance to me. Thanks. Posted: 05/28/2026 03:07:24
Nice. The higher perspective gives a more interesting angle than something straight forward, in an otherwise quiet scene. The snow on the left could be burned in (darkened) to bring out detail. Otherwise it is a fine, fun scene.
Posted: 05/20/2026 22:58:17
Posted: 05/20/2026 22:58:17