Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Monday, January 9, 2012
I stumbled upon this video of Isa Leshko. Poignant and beautiful. Some of you may find Isa's personification of the animals silly. Yet, it struck a chord with me.
I always maintain that caring for a pet has made me more human. I'm glad to have relatives and friends who've had various farm animals as pets.
Getting to know such animals has been an important part of my life experiences.
Most in my family are very sensitive to animal abuse, and feel strongly about animal rights. This may sound funny, especially, if you're from my part of the world, India. In a country famous for its callous attitude towards human life, striving for animal rights can appear to be an elitist indulgence.
Yet, humans can find courage and hope, rationalize and even stand up to their tormentors. Not so with animals. World over, many farm animals, including well bred home pets, continue to die earlier than usual; they are either abused at a young age or turned away by their adoptive families in old age.
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Another reason why I found the video compelling was the ageing factor. There is much discomfort and disgrace attached to this natural process. Yet it's the one thing that connects us all.
Monday, February 21, 2011
I have been wanting to go on a photowalk since the past few months now.
Finally, this Saturday, the opportunity presented itself. After I left from work, I headed towards Powai - one of the most favorite hangouts of my friends and colleagues.
On reaching the lake, my initial enthusiasm got dented - being the only single one amongst couples, I felt my presence was intrusive.
On reaching the lake, my initial enthusiasm got dented - being the only single one amongst couples, I felt my presence was intrusive.
So, while it took every ounce of courage not to run away from the promenade, I tried my best to appear nonchalant and busy at clicking silly shots of silly busses passing by...
Only after I was sure the couples had better things on their minds, did I start experimenting with my camera.
Coming back to Powai, I have never been much of a fan. Pollution, un-ending traffic jams and perennial construction always put me off.
Things however, have changed for the better.
For those of you who are interested, Powai Nisarg Udyaan since January 22, has been holding a light show every evening (except Fridays) at 7.30 pm. Similar to Hong Kong's Symphony of Lights, this desi version of the light show (on a boat) was entertaining and even innocent, if I may.
A colloseum like seating arrangement, cool air and an assorted mix of Bollywood songs (including my favourite) pleased my senses.
I have always wanted us to make better and more creative use of our water resources. I am glad, we are finally moving in the right direction.
While I went to practise panning, the evening presented some very pleasant moments. I share them with you.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Don't know if you have heart about The Great Driving Challenge.
I heard about it just recently.
A very nice concept and lucrative too for Photographers and couples who love traveling.
I wish to participate some day !
BTW, here's the couple I am voting for...
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