Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label festival. Show all posts

Monday, December 26, 2011

The Best of 2011 - Part 1

Another year has gone by! This was quite a fruitful year for me in my endeavors of photography and blogs; I feel I was religious to both. It also ends up being my best year in traveling that has allowed me to explore and shoot some very enchanting places around the world. 

'My Third Eye' has managed some good response in the last six months of active blogging, may be better than the mark I would have set for myself. It (the work posted) has received some great feedback and appreciation with a lovely bunch of people always responding with comments, shares and likes. And not to forget the other people who came by 'My Third Eye'; may be even liked something. The participation in weekly memes allowed me to test my skills and compete and learn with talented people across the world.

A year never goes by without learning and memories. So here's a look back at the top 10 posts that came along and were most appreciated, along with my insights on them. 

10. It's a tie - A Portrait of Lord Ganesh and Penning One's Thoughts. 

 A Portrait of Lord Ganesh: I am actually very happy this one made it as a popular choice as well, despite that it may not have been a photograph with perfect lighting. This was taken during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which is a massive affair in Mumbai, India. For some reason, I take this to be very powerful and I do like the reflections/bokeh that came in. It was a difficult shot because I took this in a massive crowd, under the rain with very little and uneven lighting. The end result; very satisfying for me, and eventually to the you guys as well. This is the festival that I covered in its entirety; more photos can be seen here, with the original post here.
  
Penning One's Thoughts: I took this for a photograph meme simply as a challenge and to fit the theme that eventually turned out as a pretty good photograph. The original posts and comments can be seen here


9. The Bare Tree

I took this shot in a place called Bhandardara, a weekend getaway close to Mumbai, India. The winters aren't really that harsh and not all trees shed all leaves. This one was in solitude, at the edge of a cliff with just the bark and branches. I decided to shoot black-and-white and it seems to have done complete justice. The original post and comments can be seen here.

Here was the first set and we countdown to the number 1, the people's champ. What do you think about the first set? Does it feature any of your favourites from My Third Eye?

You can also view Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 of this series. 

And of course, the finale from Part 5.   

Participating for: SOOC Saturday, Macro Monday and I Heart Macro                 


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Thursday, December 15, 2011

SunDown 2011 - Music Festival, Mumbai

SunDown 2011 - Music Festival, Mumbai

Mumbai doesn't need reasons to party, just an opportunity and location! Sunday 11th December 2011 saw party goers gather at a suburban nightclub, Aurus in Juhu for the 2011 SunDown Fest that featured French Artists dOP along with Bhavishyavani Sounds. They played electronica, house and techno and were immensely popular with the crowds because this was their second outing in Mumbai.


I had the opportunity to shoot for the event; here are a few pictures from SunDown 2011. 


The setup was brilliant; some very interesting projections against the backdrop of Juhu Beach. The kickoff was timed to perfection with the event name, SunDown!


The crowds came in early...


And built up by the minute...

And a few took time off to see what I thankfully didn't miss; the fascinating sunset at Juhu Beach. Mumbai has so much to offer to people. People enjoy simple walks on the beach, little strolls in the water and even a game of cricket. The thing though that hit me the most is the stark difference in lifestyles on either side of the wall.

While some would have called it a day, for the others, the party has just started!


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Monday, December 12, 2011

Scavenger Hunt - Week 11th December

This post is for the Scavenger Hunt - Week 11th December. The five submissions were for Less is More, Holiday Lights, Ornaments, Cup of Cheer and Nativity.
Here is my interpretation and entry for the Scavenger Hunt.
1. Less is More
Two tents in no man's land at the Himalayas! This was en-route to Rohtang Pass that connects the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

2. Holiday Lights
Taken at the 2009 Kuala Lumpur Lantern Festival at China Town, Petaling Street.

3. Ornaments
May not really be ornaments but can go down out here. Taken at the Po Lin Monastery at Lantau Island, Hong Kong

4. Cup of Cheer
During a journey on a highway when temperatures were low, a little coffee break did wonders.


5. Nativity
During Ganesh Chaturthi, India



Participating for: Scavenger Hunt        
 
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

Volunteers at Visarjan

Volunteers atVisarjan - The men who mattered the most during the visarjan, immersions, during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. And this bunch refused tips. Hats off and thank you!


Participating for: SOCC Sunday

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The Beat of the Dhol

The Beat of the Dhol - A drum being played on the streets of Mumbai during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival



Participating for: ABC Wednesday



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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Volunteers having Fun at Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan

Volunteers having Fun at Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan - Volunteers throw each other and splash each other in water

Splash!

 Time for a water ride


Splashed!


Participating for: Our World Tuesday


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Saturday, September 24, 2011

The Innocent Little Flag Bearer

The Innocent Little Flag Bearer - A little boy waves a flag during the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi


Participating for: ABC Wednesday

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Band of Boys

Band of Boys

 Dancing to the drum beats during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi


 Band members have a good time during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi




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Monday, September 19, 2011

Ready to Offer Prayers - Pooja Thali

Ready to Offer Prayers - Pooja Thali - A plate, which would be used for prayers, is set with coconut, joss sticks, lamp, bell and leaves



Contributed for  - SOOC Sunday and Earth Wonders    
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Friday, September 16, 2011

Playful Kids

Playful Kids - These kids were having fun in the rains and the Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan celebrations. Seeing me take a few pictures, they insisted on getting one of themselves as well. The lad in the centre was a total dude; evident! 



Participating for: I Heart Faces 


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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Visarjan During Ganesh Chaturthi - 2

Visarjan During Ganesh Chaturthi - 2

Volunteers take the Ganesh idol deeper in water for immersion on a plank

Before the immersion as part of the ritual, volunteers chant prayers while they rotate the Ganesh idol


Volunteers now shift their weight to one side of so that the idol can be immersed into the water


Ganpati Bappa Moriya Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar yaa - Oh Lord Ganpati, return soon next year




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Monday, September 12, 2011

Visarjan During Ganesh Chaturthi - 1

Visarjan During Ganesh Chaturthi - 1

Volunteers take the Ganesh idol deeper in water for immersion
Before the immersion as part of the ritual, volunteers chant prayers while they rotate the Ganesh idol


Volunteers are also seen take the Ganesh idol for immersion on a wooden plank. Here they make frantic gestures to get going.


Volunteers join in to push the wooden plank as they take the Ganesh idol deeper in water for immersion




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