Shot at Koley Market in Calcutta during the early winter morning, this image showcases how “cut light” or “god rays” emanating from the windows of the market can create a dramatic impact on any subject passing through this spot. Smoke particles and dust further accentuates the effect of early morning light which coupled with the white color of the “shawl”, shot with a relatively shallow depth of field, adds that magical touch to this image. It is often said that “Early bird catches the worm” and this photograph is a true manifestation of the fact that if you sacrifice a bit of your comfort of sleeping for an extra hour on a Sunday morning, you can end up creating some memorable photographs.

Image specifications- 6016 × 4016

Shot in year - 2020

Device- Nikon D750

About the collection: Chasing light or "finding light" has been quite a fascination for me right from the childhood days. Not just because of the sheer visual delight that it brings on to the table, but the way it adds a strong element of story-telling to your otherwise mundane photographs. I have been shooting "God-light" both early in the morning during winters as well as late afternoon but one thing is in common- these "dramatic" images often end up inducing the feeling of "enlightenment" and contentment in the entire process.

This is the first series called "Enlightenment" and has 15 images shot across India primarily during the winter season when the impact of sun-rays is the maximum. You can connect with me on Instagram @Deckle_Edge for better understanding.