PLATE 01 // INDEPENDENT VISUAL ARCHIVE
A Study of Light, Geometry & Quiet Places
Photographic observations from transitional spaces, architecture, and enduring landscapes.
CURATED VISUAL DISPATCHES · MONOCHROME & 35MM
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01 / PERSPECTIVE
THE ESSENCE
“I photograph the places I visit, explore the technology I use, and write about the things that make me curious.”
Pixblues was established as an antidote to disposable imagery and rapid content cycles. It is a slow, deliberate catalog of spatial encounters, architectural fragments, and technical observations.
Whether documenting the muted patina of a riverfront dock or testing modern optical systems, every entry prioritizes honest texture, balanced proportions, and calm visual rhythm.
ARCHIVE RECORD // REF. PB-001
MEDIUM FORMAT & 35MM MONOCHROME · CALIBRATED EDITORIAL LAYOUTS · ESSAYS ON FORM & TOOLING
FOUNDED & CURATED BY CHAITANY SHARAN
02 / VISUAL SHOWCASE
Selected Photography
01 — 05 / CURATED REEL
FIG 02.3 // HOOGHLY RIVER MIST, DAWN — PROT-003 FOCUS STUDY
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DOCUMENTARY ARCHIVE // NO. 08
[ 35MM MONOCHROME · HOWRAH ]
HOWRAH TERMINUS & RIVERFRONT, WINTER MORNING
03 / FEATURED STORY · JOURNAL
Demo Post 1
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04 / CURATED COLLECTION
Demo Gallery 1
A curated selection of archival plates exploring river mist, pontoon transit, and cast iron geometry along the Hooghly.
05 PLATES · 35MM & MEDIUM FORMAT
05 / ARCHIVE INDEX
Explore Pixblues
FOUR EDITORIAL PILLARS
01
PHOTOGRAPHY
· Gallery
· Photography Tips
· Photography & Editing
02
TRAVEL
· Travel Memories
· Travel Tips / Notes
03
TECHNOLOGY
· Technology
· AI
· Digital Tools
04
PERSPECTIVES
Personal essays, observations and reflections
OBSERVATIONS & UPDATES
Field Notes
SHORT-FORM DISPATCHES · TIMELY & OBSERVATIONAL
FIELD NOTE · TECHNOLOGY
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FIELD NOTE · PHOTOGRAPHY
A few minutes after the light disappears
Some of the most interesting frames from a recent trip came after the light had almost completely faded.
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06 / JOURNAL
Recent Dispatches & Notes
ESSAYS ON OBSERVATION, ARCHITECTURE & TOOLS
PH-01 // ARCHIVE
[ 35MM · TRI-X ]
SILVER GELATIN
JOURNAL · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 10
AR-02 // MONOGRAPH
[ MEDIUM FORMAT ]
SILVER GELATIN
JOURNAL · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 9
ST-03 // FIELD
[ 28MM ELMARIT ]
SILVER GELATIN
JOURNAL · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 8
JOURNAL · PRACTICE
Demo Post 7
PS-04 // ESSAY
[ SLOW FORM ]
OBSERVATION NOTE
JOURNAL · PRACTICE
Demo Post 6
PH-05 // HOOGHLY
[ 50MM F/2.0 ]
OBSERVATION NOTE
JOURNAL · PRACTICE
Demo Post 5
TR-06 // TRANSIT
[ NIGHT CARRIAGE ]
OBSERVATION NOTE
TC-07 // PROFILE
[ SENSOR CALIBRATION ]
SILVER GELATIN
JOURNAL · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 4
PS-08 // RECOLLECTION
[ SPATIAL RESIDUE ]
SILVER GELATIN
JOURNAL · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 3
PH-09 // STRUCTURE
[ BAMBOO & STEEL ]
SILVER GELATIN
JOURNAL · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 2
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07 // PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS & TUTORIALS
Technical Practice & Craft
FIELD-TESTED GUIDES ON EXPOSURE, OPTICS & DEVELOPMENT
PH-01 // ARCHIVE
[ 35MM · TRI-X ]
TECHNICAL NOTE
TUTORIALS · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 10
AR-02 // MONOGRAPH
[ MEDIUM FORMAT ]
TECHNICAL NOTE
TUTORIALS · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 9
ST-03 // FIELD
[ 28MM ELMARIT ]
TECHNICAL NOTE
TUTORIALS · ARCHIVE
Demo Post 8
TUTORIALS · PRACTICE
Demo Post 7
PS-04 // ESSAY
[ SLOW FORM ]
PRACTICE FIELD
TUTORIALS · PRACTICE
Demo Post 6
PH-05 // HOOGHLY
[ 50MM F/2.0 ]
PRACTICE FIELD
TUTORIALS · PRACTICE
Demo Post 5
TR-06 // TRANSIT
[ NIGHT CARRIAGE ]
PRACTICE FIELD
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07 / CORRESPONDENCE
Let’s Talk.
Have something to say, ask, or share? Inquiries regarding documentary assignments, print cataloging, and technical discourse are always welcome.