In the Photography Spotlight with Shiv Verma

Images copyright Shiv Verma. All rights reserved.

by Skip Cohen

​One of the most fun aspects of this industry is about the photographs regularly shared by so many of my outrageously creative friends. Shiv Verma is one of those buddies who lives by a standard of always pushing the edge of the envelope and asking, "what if?"

It's the creativity of artists doing things with Platypod that got me involved with Platypod in the first place. There are an estimated 20,000 photographers who have added Platypod to their gear. It's a game-changer, always giving you a different perspective.

Shiv did just that with a ring shot recently. In fact, with these images, he wrote, "Platypod Max and two Litra Torch 2's (you can carry them in your pocket or your bag). Place the lights as appropriate and have a blast - I did."d

Both images were captured with the LUMIX S1R and LUMIX S 24-105 lens. The exposure triad for the ring in the petals of a white rose was F/4.0 @ 1/200 ISO 400. And the ring below was F/11 @ 1/30 ISO 400.

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​Platypod's Holiday Specials are going on right now! They're so worth the minimal investment to help you change your perspective and capture unique images. Add in the new goosenecks and Litra Torch 2.0 lights, and you've got more ingredients to expand your skillset and let the creative juices flow.

Check out the short video below and hear what several of the industry's most recognized pros had to say about the Platypod Ultra when it was first introduced. Now, you've got two models to choose from, plus more accessories and even the Ultra Travel Bundle, complete with a Benro IN00 Ball Head!

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