‘Agony’, by Darshit Sagar is the winner of The Hindu Shutterbug contest. The image was chosen by The Hindu’s Photo Editor D. Krishnan, from over 350 entries posted at >www.facebook.com/chennaicentral .
Mr. Sagar has won a Landmark voucher worth Rs. 1000. ‘Agony’ is the opener at an online photo gallery that will include images from 10 other finalists. You can find it at >www.thehindu.com/chennai . The photo gallery will include comments on each image by our Photo Editor.
The Hindu will conduct subsequent editions of the Shutterbug contest, as a canvas for Chennai's many facets and a platform for its photographers.
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On 'Agony': Excellent composition and exposure control has brought out details both in the highlights and shadows. The photographer has chosen an uncluttered background to lay emphasis on the silhouetted subject. The chosen subject - street performer goes well with the theme of the contest, ‘Chennai by day and night. - D. Krishnan