Monday, November 1, 2010

Life

In both states - Still and Active
One of my favourite photos.

Moment of Joy!


Two views from the bridge.
Whenever I happen to go out to certain areas for outdoor candid photography, I cannot resist the urge of looking for some underprivileged children.  I love and try my level best to make them smile and laugh for a couple of snaps.

Yesterday, I accompanied a friend to the outskirts of my city Lahore on the other side of the river Ravi and noticing water in the river we decided to spend some time there, on our return, and shoot.
People enjoying boating taking full advantage of Sunday.


Lahorites or anybody coming to Lahore rarely see water in Ravi due to India's blocking water in an obdurate violation of international treaty.


They look like planning something but God knows what.
During the click click of my camera's shutter, my eyes were looking for children and then I caught sight of them.  I went to them and asked to pose with a broad smile.  
The boys readily posed with a broad smile.
Most of them did so except a shy girl who was trying hard to withhold her smile.  
Here she is, in the centre.
I won't go into details about what I did and speak to bring a forced smile to her face.  But the moment she smiled was one of the most joyous moments of my life.  She acted, smiled and laughed.  She really made my day.


Ice not melting yet.


She is letting out a controlled smile.
The remaining photos are self-explanatory.


Mimicking her favourite film actress. 
Now opening up.
Here she goes, fully unabashed.
The most rejoicing moment of the day.


Saturday, October 16, 2010

Last shot of the day


After having spent hours and hours in Nawaz Sharif Park
my nephews Areeb (right) and Sanaan still insisted upon
another but the last shot of the day.  Refusal is impossible.

RAVI - A river of sand now


Children playing in the dried up river Ravi that  now
looks like a river of sand because of India's water
blocking policy in violation of UN's charters and suicidal
criminal negligence of every Pakistani government.

Foggy Sunrise at Jillani Park


It is very difficult, in winter foggy mornings, to capture
every moment of change from twilight to sunrise.  With 
every passing moment a new scene emerges on the
horizon lively with flying birds over the park's lake.

Jillani Park Enveloped in Winter Fog


Jillani Park looks amazing beautiful in winter and
particularly in my most favourable foggy weather.

Not in the Mood!


Kids have their own ways of expressing moods.
This is the gesture of declining breakfast of not choice.

Another Day of Life


Life begins with another sunny cool morning at Jillani Park.

Sunrising over Jillani Park


Hypnotizing and tranquilizing beauty of a winter morning.

Just for Composition


I was done with photography of the day and had
already turned off my camera when these bright
leaves made me abruptly stop and I couldn't resist
the temptation of taking a couple of more snaps.

Smoking Woman


An old woman street beggar lighting up a donated
cigarettes, caught unaware in Samanabad, Lahore.

Nostalgic


Once my working place (behind Bhai Bhai Bookshop)
and tagged with unforgettable moments, companions,
experiences, revelations, discoveries, spiritual voyages.

Untitled


Captured in a fraction of a moment.

Amazing Window-Light


The light coming through window-pane, a little
before sunset created amazing effect behind the
curtains and glowing on the wall of my bedroom.

Amazing Cloud Formation


As I posted on Facebook on 1st October, it cost me
 45 minutes of motor-biking, running, walking, stumbling,
positioning to take this shot while I was in Township
Market, Lahore for some shopping. (A little adjustment)

Amazing Sunset


Another masterpiece creation of departing Monsoon.
The slow moving dark cloud caught my attention and
I had to chase it for one of my most favourite shots
 just in time to capture this mesmerizing sunset.

Beautiful Clouds


The departing monsoon is still offering amazing 
and beautiful formations of clouds as captured 
in this photo taken from roof-top before sunrise. 

Street Kids - No Tension - No Regrets


Kids enjoying study-free Sunday morning offered
innocent smiling faces for a quick candid shot in
Ichhra Shopping Centre, Lahore.

Info-Bombardment


A report says more than 40 percent Pakistanis are
already victims of depression and hyper-tension.
I assume that, beside other factors like unemployment,
social injustice and terrorism, the onslaught of
info-bombardment through these drone-banners is
also a major cause of severe disturbance.