by Navin Sarma
Things change, the world goes on. Even just a few minutes (and different capture and editing techniques) can make the same scene look and feel vastly different. Do you have a preference between these three?
Categories: Blog • Tags: Landscape Photography, maui, ocean
by Navin Sarma
Life keeps moving. A few blinks and it’s been 5 years in California. And just the same amount of time where I’ve seemingly stopped creating with the throughput and passion in making dramatic imagery to communicate the greatness, violence, and beauty of the natural world. Maybe my creative side has been been dormant or otherwise […]
Categories: Blog, Hawaii • Tags: 4k hdr, drone, hawaii, Landscape Photography, maui, navin sarma
by Navin Sarma
It seems that every time I write a post, I lament about how little I have posted and how I intend to do more. But, these past few years — and 2019 specifically — have been super active, and have pulled me away from shooting and sharing as I had previously. I used to be quite […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Google, Landscape, photography, Photos, Pixel
by Navin Sarma
Shooting & sharing has certainly decreased since I moved to California, but I sense that will be changing soon. I will have more to share shortly 🙂 In the meantime, a teaser from Davenport, CA, a location I like to go to as it’s only an hour from where I live.
Categories: Blog • Tags: California, Davenport, Fine Art, Landscape, photography, Shark Fin Cove, Stars, Sunset
by Navin Sarma
A few days into the new year, I ventured back to the coast for sunset. It did not disappoint! As the light faded away, I found the right composition for the water levels and view to the start. I also captured some drone footage of the amazing sunset that directly preceded this beautiful twilight. I’m […]
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by Navin Sarma
Since we moved to California in April of 2017, I hadn’t had a chance to visit the world renowned park which is nearly in my backyard (if you consider 4 hours drive your backyard 🙂 ). I spent 3 nights in and around Yosemite mostly scouting an area I have never been to. Much more […]
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by Navin Sarma
Last month we went back to Hawaii – this time the island of Maui. A relaxing trip for sure. But since I was still on Pacific time, I was waking up around 5a every morning. So I spent my time exploring and photographing nearby. A few shots to keep me going, but I hope to […]
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by Navin Sarma
Last week, I took a trip back to Shark Fin Cove which has been an early favorite for me along the Norcal coast. I find myself returning again and again to the coast for my evening shoots – an hour drive away from the suburban bustle of Silicon Valley. This time though, I got a […]
Categories: Blog, California
by Navin Sarma
Last week, I shot sunset over Pacifica and Mori Point. The sea stacks of Sharp Park beach are awesome, and this vantage point would especially be nice during wildflower season. After the cloudless sunset, Venus and early evening stars began shining brightly — mimicking the formation of the 3 large sea stacks in the ocean.
Categories: Blog, California
by Navin Sarma
Things have been super busy since we moved to California in April of last year. But now, we are finally settling into our new home and I was able to spend some time continuing to explore the coast. I know I promised I would move away from coastal photography, but I couldn’t resist.
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by Navin Sarma
Another coastal shot! Made it out to natural bridges state park just north of Santa Cruz. Cold water but I quickly got acclimated to it as I stood waist deep to get some good wave action…with another earth, sea, sky shot — maybe time to explore a little inland.
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by Navin Sarma
In the 6+ months we have lived in the Bay Area, shooting opportunities have been very few. Recently though we took a trip to Lake Tahoe and I had a business trip to San Diego. I did my best to get back out there and in the elements. Finally I feel like I’m starting to explore […]
Categories: Blog, California
by Navin Sarma
It’s been so long but getting back to the swing of things. My first trip up to SF for sunrise. No clouds – all good. 2 hour commute back to South bay – all bad
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by Navin Sarma
We have been living in the bay area for almost 6 months now… crazy how time flies! In the months since we have been here, we have been busy getting settled. After several months of the grind, we finally got a chance to get away to Hawaii for our 5 year anniversary and my wife’s […]
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by Navin Sarma
I took a few hours to check out an amazing celestial display in the solar eclipse. The experience was really amazing even as I did not witness “totality”. Maybe in 2024 🙂
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by Navin Sarma
Last evening, storm clouds caught some nice color at sunset. A long exposure streaked the clouds and calmed the water over the Jefferson memorial and still peaking blossoms
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by Navin Sarma
Over the weekend, we hit peak of cherry blossoms. After a warm winter followed by a cold spell while the blossoms were partially exposed, many were worried if we would see Cherry Blossoms as we are accustomed to. I think the bloom is actually really nice! I personally can’t tell a difference between this and […]
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by Navin Sarma
This morning, I was hoping for a little more photogenic and more snow than what we got. But I made the most of it while touring the Tidal Basin. The blossoms were covered in ice while still delicately blooming. Here’s hoping they will last…
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by Navin Sarma
Last week I returned to Iceland after an amazing trip in October left me wanting more. For this trip, my goal was to capture winter scenes, in particular ice caves and hopefully some aurora. As it turns out, the rainy weather I witnessed in October stayed for the months I was away, and Iceland is […]
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by Navin Sarma
This morning I led a very cold workshop at the Vietnam and Lincoln Memorials. Not a cloud in the sky and 20-ish degrees, but still a beautiful sight!
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by Navin Sarma
Another year in review! I’m actually surprised at the amount of shots I captured this year, given that next year’s resolution is to shoot more. Here are my fav 10…Which one is your favorite?
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by Navin Sarma
Last night I spent some time down by the memorials. I wanted to get a shot of the wreaths against the Vietnam memorial, but the beautiful clouds started gathering more westward. I did a few long exposures facing the Lincoln Memorial before turning back east to the Washington Monument where the sky had turned a […]
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by Navin Sarma
As we finally are seeing cold weather we regularly expect in late November, the autumn leaves — several weeks later than normal, are finally falling off of the trees. This past Saturday was a particularly amazing day. It started at 70 degrees on an afternoon we decided to take our baby to the zoo. By […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: autumn, fall, foliage, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
This evening, we saw an amazing supermoon rise over Washington DC. We chose the Constitution Gardens to allow us a view eastward to the rising moon while also seeing the peaking fall foliage. Enjoy!
Categories: Blog • Tags: supermoon, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
Happy Veterans Day on this beautiful fall morning… As shown by some amazing color at the Air Force Memorial this week
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by Navin Sarma
I was lucky to spend 3 amazing nights in Iceland. Though there was a lot of rain, I made the best of the situation and had a great time. I will be updating this page with details of my trip!
Categories: Blog • Tags: iceland, nature, photography
by Navin Sarma
This past weekend, the family and I went to check out the fall foliage at Blackwater Falls State Park. It has become a little tradition for us! Some locales were past peak, and others hadn’t quite reached peak. An interesting year for sure as leaves are usually fully peak by the end of September. Here […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: autumn, blackwater falls, fall foliage, west virginia
by Navin Sarma
Last week, the Air Force Memorial celebrated its 10 year anniversary and I had the honor of photographing the event. The event included an amazing performance by the Air Force Memorial Band, a former American Idol contestant, speeches by distinguished guests, two flyovers, and a video presentation by former President George Bush. Also, Deborah James, […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
On Sunday night, I captured the rising full moon as it rose beautifully over the National Museum of African American History and Culture. I used the lit path to lead the viewer into the image and used two exposures to capture the foreground and moon.
Categories: Blog • Tags: full moon, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
Last night I met up with the IGDC crew for the first time! Nice to finally meet some of the photogs I had been following on Instagram. The sunset wasn’t too bad either. I tried some new angles and some other more traditional ones… hope you enjoy!
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by Navin Sarma
Yesterday’s Sunset may not have been much compared to the previous days, but still was beautiful and serene as seen from great falls
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by Navin Sarma
We recently returned from a family trip to Seattle! This makes two years in a row that we have traveled for my mom’s bday! We had a blast and have this takeaway from a late afternoon visit to Kerry Park. A gorgeous view to Mt. Rainer, surreal like the mountain is superimposed over a picture […]
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by Navin Sarma
Last week, I met up with friend and photographer Angela Pan and two new photog friends Dave an Zack at Union Station! After checking out the sunset from the parking rooftop, after Dave asked for it, we were granted access to a cool perspective from behind the statues that adorn the elegant and historic transportation […]
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by Navin Sarma
Last night I went shooting with my friend Angela Pan to capture storm photography near the city.The storms arrived right around sunset, which allowed for some nice light and color as the bolts struck. After the sun set, continuous bolts highlighted clouds behind the Air Force Memorial. While I would have loved to see some […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: DC, lightning, photography, storms
by Navin Sarma
Tonight I met up with my friend and photographer/workshop extraordinaire, Michael Chinnici of Photo Workshop Adventures. After hanging for a bit, we headed to shoot sunset at the White House and Washington Monument. Just past sunset, some interesting clouds rolled in while subtle pinks took towards the horizon. A center comp seemed to be in […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Fine Art Photography, mydccool, washingtondc
by Navin Sarma
I had planned this shot for a while and finally went out to capture it. Usually this is a spot for sunrise but I was looking for the monument to be basked in light and looked to use the crowd to add mood. Might try this one again still. In Living Memory
Categories: Blog • Tags: Fine Art, photography, Sunset, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
In June, we went on vacation to Greece. This was a leisurely trip to Greek Islands Mykonos and Santorini and a stop over in Athens before flying home. Through 8 nights, the trip proved to be a fair amount of time spent traveling. If I were to do it again, I’d maybe cut out Athens […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: greece, oia, photography, santorini, travel
by Navin Sarma
A preview from Greece… more to come 🙂
Categories: Blog • Tags: photography, santorini, travel, wanderlust
by Navin Sarma
#fbf to a more attractive Capitol dome under post sunset pinks and reds. Restoration should be finishing soon, thank God. Definitely less nice than the monument scaffolding froma few years ago. I right now I avoid shooting the Capitol like the plague #washingtondc #dcweather #dcfocused #focused #exposeddc #igdc #dctography #instantdc #instagood #dccool #mydccool #uscapitol #dc […]
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