Karthik Rajagopal Photography

21/02/2024

Here is my review of Sigma 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art Lens. I used the L mount version of this lens on Sign fpL and embarked on a 1500 km long trip to shoot night sky, landscapes, temples and architecture. Thanks to Sigma India for this opportunity to review the worlds fastest diagonal fisheye lens. This lens is also available for Sony E mount.

Equipment from : Sigma India
Shot by: Vigneshwaran
Nightsky advisor: Arun Siddharth
Studio: Ram Kesha
Sigma India : Suresh

Here is my review of Sigma 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye Art Lens. I used the L mount version of this lens on Sigma fpL and embarked on a 1500 km long t...

07/01/2023

Peruvudayar temple or Thanjai periya kovil is one of the largest living Chola temples built by Rajaraja Cholan. The temple is massive and one gets lost in its size as soon as you enter the premises.

Sky is replaced in the B&W shot.

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13/12/2022

The best part of reviewing lenses is that I travel to some nice locations, explore and then shoot pictures in the best light. Here are pictures shot at Thalanguppam while reviewing the lens. Thank you for providing the lens. The review will be soon on

11/12/2022

I saw a fleet of fishing boats...I ran down almost touching the craft and stopped. Started looking deeper. They carry the fish we eat, they carry our flag, and finally when they get wasted away mother earth carries them.

Shot on Sigma 20 mm f/1.4 DG DN Art with fp

10/12/2022

"Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit." Those boats that served well deserve a bed of flowers to rest on land.

Shot on 20 mm lens.

06/08/2022

Goddess Saraswathi playing Veena in front of . Digitally generated with AI.

03/08/2022

Light is there everywhere. There is no such thing called absolute darkness. Just wondering how old is the light I captured from these stars !!!

16/06/2022

Some more pictures from the shoot at Javadu Hills.

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11/05/2022

Every morning in the mountains is always a celebration. It's a glorious greeting the sun gives the mountains and anyone who are his guest in the morning. Both mountains and the Sun don't fail to give a good a pose :)

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Every morning in the mountains is always a celebration. It's a glorious greeting the sun gives the mountains and anyone who are his guest in the morning. Both mountains and the sun don't fail to give a good a pose :)

09/05/2022

I met these ladies near a bridge by the side of a forest stream. They were waiting for their vehicle to take them back to their home after their day's work at the coffee and pepper plantations. I liked the contrast in their costume colour and immediately felt like shooting. I asked for their permission and happily agreed.

You always don't need the most expensive lens to make a decent portrait. This picture was shot with , one of the least priced . It is small, light and has decent optics for about INR 18 k budget.

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06/05/2022

It was on 23 April 2014 that I decided to give up my engineering career and take up photography professionally. I chose wedding photography and have been practising for over 8 years in the brand name . It all started with a Canon kit with used EF lenses I bought from my friend

Swipe right to see the first sketch I did for my logo. And it was the construction triangles that I used which is now my brand name with a "Try" to keep me reminded that I have to always try for something different. Thank you for making this beautiful logo.

Apart from being a photographer, it was really difficult to forget engineering and it still continues with a review of photography gears. What was once a profession is a hobby now. I do that on my youtube channel . Apart from tech stuff, my heart has been longing to tell stories and you can expect that in my youtube in future.

From my college days, I had always looked forward to the days when I should be taking a class or presenting my thesis and this interest in teaching/ presenting continued during my corporate career. It was in 2011, the time I used to spend all my free time with when the founder & fellow trekker once asked me to do a workshop on basic photography I started doing photography workshops. I would have done a lot of free workshops with either for free or collecting a small amount like Rs 100 for organizing amenities.

Now with this opportunity with , I should be able to meet many more photographers, videographers and filmmakers. I am excited that I will be able to teach again continuously. I am looking forward to your support.

I thank all my friends and teachers who have been my support system.

01/05/2022

On our way to visit the Dargah, we found this thatha selling some beautiful caps imported from Bangaladesh. We bought one each. Thank you for striking some amazing poses.