Bruno Mars Artwork

My new stripped back Bruno Mars artwork created in a different style from my usual colourful one to reflect Bruno's cool slick and retro look. 

Mixed media sketch and computer generated artwork. 

Get in touch if you have a photo that you would like me to create in this same style. 

Email: Sharon_kerala@hotmail.com
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Celebrate Life - Charlie Chaplin's Iconic Speech

We have all heard of Charlie Chaplin, an endearing actor, entertaining and inspiring millions in his silent movies without needing to speak a word. 

But when he did speak, he inspired generations, as shown in his iconic speech in his 1940 movie "The Great Dictator" which I had to share for those who have not watched it before: 

With this speech in mind I wanted to share a piece of art that captures the beauty of his wisdom, as relevant today as it was back then in 1940. What will you take from it?

Charlie Chaplin inspired artwork. 

My Photography Services

I am happy to say I am now starting to do more photography work. My main areas include kids' birthday parties, pets, events and wedding photography. Though if you would like some other photos taken of perhaps you and your family please do get in touch on the details below. 

Alternatively I can also enhance and restore your old torn, stained and faded photos. 

Get in touch: 

Email: Sharon_Kerala@hotmail.com
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/MonsoonArts
Fan page: www.facebook.com/MonsoonArtsAndPhotography

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Photo Restoration and Enhancement

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In need of photo restoration & enhancement? I can: 

Alternatively I can create an old feel to a new photo.
Copyright photo by SHARONJEET GALSINH

• Photo Restoration: Remove a torn, crease, stains, scratches, restore colour into old faded photos. 
• Colour Correction: Correcting discoloured images due to flash/no flash, filament bulbs, over/under exposure. 
• Photo Enhancement: Changing brightness or contrast. 

I can further manipulate your photo with filters and effects for a more interesting old look. 
Copyright photo by SHARONJEET GALSINH

If you'd like to restore & bring an old photo back to life again or alternatively create an old feel to a new photo, send me an email: Sharon_Kerala@Hotmail.Com

Colour can be changed and borders added.
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Photography: Black & White or Colour?

Technology has allowed us to move from black and white to colour in both TV & cinema, yet  black and white photography is still very popular. It conveys a scene very differently, revealing details, patterns, forms and shapes more clearly, forcing us to concentrate on tone and texture that colour may distract us from. Stronger light means stronger shadows and a change in contrast creating a more striking image with more impact in  black and white. 

I  used black and white film to emphasize the mood and atmosphere of the canals and to give an old feel. This shot wouldn't work well in colour as the mood would be lost. I composed the shot so the tunnel frames the scene. 

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black and white works well for street photography to create a gritty look. Emphasise this by increasing the ISO to add more noise. Use a slow shutter to create a softer look in landscapes. Create a much more powerful portrait in  black and white instead of colour. 

Oiginally photograpehed in Illford black and white film I changed the colour to a sepia tone to give an old feel. I like the strong reflection and also the juxtaposition of the old bridge and new buildings. Although not in black and white, colour would not work in creating an old feel and may look too distracting. 

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So what works better - Black & White or Colour? 

It depends on what you're shooting. Black and white works well to emphasise a low key Image, that is those made of dark mid-tones and shadows, good if you want to create a sombre or moody feeling, such as on an overcast, cloudy day. However, low key images can also be uplifting by having areas of bright highlights like sun rays. To capture a dramatic landscape a great time is shooting just before of after a storm. However a sunset will always work better in colour. 

My low key shot. I love the brooding dark sky and the distant silhouetted landscape against the uplifting sun rays with it's shimmer on the water. Note this shot's in colour but works as it's made of dark mid-tones. 
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Try it yourself
The easiest way is it use photo editing software, create a duplicate of one of your best shots and convert it to black and white. How does compositional elements change, note how colour changes to greys, is shape and form emphasised? Is the atmosphere changed? You'll be surprised at the difference.