Mud & Momentum
Captured at Tamhini Ghat, Maharashtra, Aug 12, 2025, 11:45 AM — Gritty, raw, and explosive..
Story Behind the Shot
Freezing high-speed liquid motion in a low-light forest environment.
"This image was part of a personal experiment to capture solitude in motion — a quiet frame that feels alive without any movement."
Action doesn't wait for good lighting. Deep in the canopy, we had to crank the ISO to keep the shutter speed high enough to freeze every single droplet of that mud splash.
Location & Conditions
Location
Tamhini Ghat, Maharashtra
Timing
Aug 12, 2025, 11:45 AM
Environment
Overcast, dense forest, muddy trail
Gear & Accessories
Lens
Wide enough to capture the environment and the splash.
Technical Breakdown
I set the shutter speed to **1/2000 sec** to ensure the mud splash was razor-sharp. Because of the heavy tree cover, I pushed the ISO to **1600** to maintain a fast enough shutter.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Drive Mode | High Speed Burst |