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August 20, 2021
How the Rule of Thirds Will Improve Your Pictures
Understanding the science and art of improving composition.
Do you keep the grid of camera on, or add grid while cropping the photos to make the picture fit into the rule of thirds power points? Do you find pictures improving? What do you think happens while using grids? There’s an art and science at work as we use the rule of thirds. Let’s find out.
Rule of thirds is a ratio. It is, simply, 2:1. In 1800s, Sir Joshua Reynolds set the ratio of warm color to cold color as 2:1 in a painting. ...
November 4, 2020
Book Spotlight ~ We Women Wonder ~ Inderjeet Uppal
We Women Wonder talks about the various aspects in a life of a woman which are stepping stones but many are just stones in her path.
This book talks of the diverse issues she faces, the support she gets and why her progress is riddled with ambushes at each step.
We Women Wonder is not just a morale booster for women in all stages of their lives but also for men who wish to understand women better, trying to figure out what makes her the enigma she is.
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November 3, 2020
Book Spotlight ~ With Their Love ~ Vashu Karuppa
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With Their
Love
(Keshavam
Connections – Book 3)
by
Vash Karuppa
Genre:
Contemporary/Diverse Romance
Blurb
Mahika
Raj and Aruven Sriram had one thing in common: the marriage between her best
friend, Samiksha and his brother, Theviyan. They haven’t
spent much time together in the past, but their lives take a turn and become
irrevocably entwined when tragedy strikes. An accident killing Samiksha and
Theviyan leaves their four-year old daughter, Prava...
October 6, 2020
‘The books that can help you be a better writer’ – 6 Books for the Writers
It is said that to become a writer, you have to be a reader firstly. Every reading experience adds to your knowledge of reading. Some books, however, bring to you more as a writer than others. I’m taking you all on this journey to be a better writer via handpicked books. Some of these books might open you on technical aspects, others may take you on a mental journey towards better writing, while some may simply help you to pause and reflect. Here’s my list of sixbooks that a writer should read i...
October 2, 2020
Book Spotlight ~ In Love With Her Millionaire Foe ~ Aarti V Raman
In Love With Her Millionaire Foe (Millionaire Foe Quartet Book 1)
Genre:
Steamy Romance
Blurb:
“So you’ll help me?” Aaliya asked.
“Don’t I always?” Jamie answered bleakly.
Jamie Curran Smith finally has the millions and the power to return to London and exact his vengeance.
He has only one agenda: to destroy Camilla Everton’s sons. The five brothers responsible for his orphaned, miserable childhood.
And he is willing to use any means necessary to accomplish his goal...
September 30, 2020
Book Spotlight ~ Unspoken ~ A Bouquet of Short Stories by Sadhana Wadhwa
Unspoken ~ A Bouquet of Short Stories
by
Sadhana Wadhwa
Publication Date: November 6, 2019
Sold By: Amazon Asia Pacific Holdings Private Limited
Language: English
Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Anthologies
Blurb:
The choices we make and their consequences we endure can be numerous. Look around and you will be able to see a different story being woven in everyone’s lives: A woman who took the biggest decision of her life and paid the price, or then...
September 21, 2020
Book Spotlight ~ I am the 10th by D.R. Downer
I had earlier reviewed the book I am the 10th. You can find my review on this link.
I Am The 10th
(Navruts series- Book 1)
Genre:
Historical thriller
Blurb:
Based in modern times, ‘I Am The 10th’ is the
story of one of the oldest, and arguably the mightiest cults that originated during
the 3rd century BC in India.
Sarah, a happily married lady from New Delhi, India,
wakes up one fine morning in an unknown place. It’s not her home, not her city;
it’s not even her ...
September 20, 2020
C U Soon: See This One Soon – Regional Movie Sunday
A bit of a background: I had often heard about some great content being delivered in Malayalam Cinema. To be honest, I was intrigued ever since Dulquer Salman entered the Hindi film industry with Karwaan (which I saw for Irrfan primarily but loved Dulquer in it), and I happened to see some of the trailers of his earlier film. As a sidenote, Karwaan is a personal recommendation.
Then, a few days back, I happened to watch an interview on Film Companion with the actor Roshan Mathew (who...
September 18, 2020
Book Spotlight ~ Bound By the Marriage Contract by Dee James
BOUND BY THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT
(Double Trouble 1)
by
Dee James
Publication Date: Aug 3, 2020
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
Genre: Romance
Blurb
Ashwin was the ever-so-serious, alpha-male who thrived on the next deal, the next million. Surprises were not his thing, especially when they were of the bad kind. After two years of working with his efficient EA, why did he feel an uncanny attraction to h...
