“Without black, no colour has any depth. But if you mix
black with everything, suddenly there’s shadow – no, not just shadow, but
fullness. You’ve got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want
to create something that’s real.” ~Amy Grant
Life
is a myriad of colours; the world in which we live is anything but black and
white. And to understand our point, it is important to be ready to jump the
bandwagon and be open to exploring all avenues. Travelling comes with a lot of
planning- planning the itineraries, accommodation, transfers, flights, budget
and clothes. But often we tend to ignore the colours that match well with our destination
and end up in a black mood when we see the photographs. Hence, we present a
colour-coding guide that will help you pack photogenic and glamorous clothes.
We
have divided the destination into four major categories:
When
it comes to greens, we refer to the
mountains in Nainital, Shimla, Munnar and Patnitop. When amidst trees, it is
vital to highlight your presence as the different shades of green can make you
fade away. It is important to understand the difference between the warm and
the cool colours. While the cool colours comprise of greens, blues and grays,
warm colours consist of reds, yellows, creams, beige and oranges. Since green
is already a cool colour, dressing up in warmer shades will make you stand out.
Our
personal favourites are yellows, whites and and blues (a lighter shade).
See how the red makes you stand out in the green field!
Next
up is blues. Blues are cooler
colours and hence, when you are waiting for that perfect photograph to be
clicked on the pristine beach, it is important to take care of the colour that
you choose to wear. We have tried using the contrast (warm) colours but have
failed in capturing eye-catching photographs. Then we tried wearing darker
shades and guess what, things seemed to be coming up roses, for we found the
right choice. The trick is to avoid colours that are already present in the
background- blue of the water, white/ beige/ brown of the sand, white of the
clouds, etc. We prefer shades of red. Yes, that will make you catch the eye.
Whose dress looks more alluring?
The whites are the most flexible
surroundings. It is a no-brainer to choose a colour for such destinations.
Whether you are swaying in your bomber jacket in the high mountains of North
Sikkim or you are soaking the warmth of the sun on the Khai Nai Island, any
colour that you wear will add an impact to your photograph. Our
personal favourites are bright colours like yellow, orange and red for the
snow-clad mountains and black, red and wine for the beaches.
See how the reds (and the blues too) can make you
photogenic and attractive!
Last
but not the least browns are the
tricky ones. We often struggle to decide our clothing for these landforms.
Since browns are hues of reds (warm colours), the logic says that cooler shades
like dark blues, dark greens and dark grey should serve the purpose. But when
we tried this out, we were not quite satisfied. For browns, we guess, it all
depends on the mood, light and weather. For low light and gloomy weather, prefer
lighter shades. For bright light and warm weather, opt for shades of grey or
even black would do the trick.
The aim of these photos is to show how the bright colours
like red and white sparkle when the landscape is mostly brown.
Though
this post is not that detailed, we hope this small guide helps you click more
captivating photographs.
Till the next post, Happy Experimenting!
