Standing the test of times...

Jaipur, 2005

PS: Haven't clicked for weeks now. :(

Held by a legacy...

Humayun's tomb, April 2006.

Cracked, split, rotting and reinforced
Held by a legacy wrought in time
Like a people diverse but braided
By the stories – trials and tribulations of a
Common history spoken in the Indian clime

(Courtesy: Keshab)

humayun's tomb

April 2006, Humayun's tomb
Nikon f75, Ilford 400

Nothing great about this shot but then you tend to fall in love with your firsts. A scan from my first black and white shoot. Learning to see in black and white is all together a different art and I shall try to do so :) .

ephemeral existence.

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smiles galore...

Somewhere near Shahpur in Himachal, Jan 2006

Don't remember their names...

Don't remember those bylanes...

All I remember is their...

smiles.

a prayer for myself...

Noida Flower Show, Nikon D50, 105mm Macro

As imagemaker one needs to experience life, be ready to learn from the world around us and be willing to take risks. As I read somewhere making art entails asking questions, challenging perceptions and start 'seeing' the things. I pray for myself that I be able to visualise and to be able to create images which say, express all that I have inside, all that which inspite of how much hard I try I haven't been able to put into words. And along comes the joy, the peace... Ameen!

bliss!

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A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o'er-darken'd ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits...

-- John Keats

whites...

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April, 2006, Phool Mandi, New Delhi.
Nikon D50, Nikon 105mm Micro.

India for the non-Indians...

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One fine Morning, April, 2006, Phool Mandi, New Delhi
Nikon D50. 70-300mm G Nikkor

Finally a post after almost a month. Was busy with stuff but still blame it on my laziness... If you wish to do something you will always find time one way or the other...

I love the colors, textures, expressions this facet of India has to offer.

I am not trying to be pedantic with the title, but this is how I think how many (not all) foreigners still perceive what India is - land of sadhu's, snake charmers etcetc... Infact this guy was getting dressed up for some shoot . I would say that's faking if you are not shooting what reality is.

Solitude...

One fine Saturday @ 732/28

Nikon D50, 1/1600, f/16, ISO 800 (explains the grains for effect!).

Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid, Feb 2006.
Nikon D50.

the seat of power...

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Red Fort, 4th Feb. 2006

Coaxed Kiran to go and shoot something :).

This sandstone citadel has seen so much happening- the rise and fall of so many empires, number of prime ministers addressing the nation, so many tourists admiring its beauty and its size. The monument has imbibed all and stands still, seeing another evening pass by.

miles to go before i sleep...

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A low res scan. Intentionally made grainy.

take off...

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8th January, 2006
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur.

so many colors again...

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One more from Jaipur. Havn't clicked for long now. :( Am short of company I guess.. Hopefully this saturday :)

carvings...

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City Palace, Jaipur. November 2005.
One of my favorites pics till date. Beautiful interplay of light.

Nikon F75, 28-80mm, No tripod. No Flash. Center Weighted metering. Overexposed by one stop.

again getting in close...

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December 2005, My house's backyard.

Nikon F75, Nikkor 105mm Macro

on art...

"Some of us seem to be blessed with the ability to see things that many never notice, some of us also have the manual skill needed to use a brush, a pencil, a knife or chisel, and transfer the vision into concrete form, in stone, bronze, wood, or on paper or canvas, but it all begins with the gift of seeing things not often noticed, and the desire to record, and share.If you can make photographic images that transcend distance and time, and bring others to the where and when of that image, I believe you are on the way to artistry. The vision is more important than your instrument. Move slowly, try to see all, and miss little, and keep records to share with those who do not see, and your efforts will be an artform. Art is never more than vision shared."

Colors...

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January 2006, In my house's backyard.

another second frozen...

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7th January, 2006Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur.

Spot Billed Duck. When injured can remain underwater holding on to submerged vegetation with just their bills exposed.