It's never easy to take pictures of kids and animals. When you get a good shot, it just feels special. My wife had been asking me to make a shot with Shayan (my toddler) and Romeo (my black lab) in it. I had tried several times and failed miserably until last week.
Kanishtha was out and so the 3 of us were playing in the backyard. The warm summer sun was diagonal and flattering in the evening and planned on staying there for a while. After tiring the boys out, I pulled out my Nikon D300s. Romeo had now settled down and was laying on the grass, while Shayan was busy jumping on the trampoline. After getting a few shots he got into the mood and I stuck a deal with him. I offered him Candy, but only if he gave his Bhaiya (Big Brother) a hug. For the first time ever he obliged. I had to be a quick draw and shoot really quick, as the moment wasn't going to last for more than a few seconds. In the excitement of getting some pics of the boys, I made an amateur mistake. I forgot to drop the ISO down. I was experimenting a couple of days ago and had cranked it up to 2500. After taking the pics, I realized my blunder and was fairly upset with myself, but thankfully there isn't much noise on the print.
Nevertheless, the result of the shoot is here for you to judge, but I love it as it has so many emotions. I did print it out and present in to K, who was and still stands in awe admiring the picture every time she passes it as it adorns my living room wall.
