Saturday, May 29, 2010

“Glimpses” : Photo-Exhibition of Anil Risal Singh in Bareilly

“Glimpses”
....Photo-Exhibition of Anil Risal Singh in Bareilly
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Photo Vision Society, Bareilly (India) organized an exhibition of the art photographs of Mr. Anil Risal Singh on 8th and 9th May, 2010. The show covered a variety of subjects, such as landscapes, human life, abstract forms etc. The photographs were good enough to fascinate the visitors due to content material, pretty composition and effective use of light. At evening sessions Mr. Singh gave special talks on the topics, “Making of a Landscape” and “Travel Photography”. The talks proved to be fairly beneficial for art lovers. The event was held at IMA Hall, Bareilly and was sponsored by Suri Photo World of Bareilly. Dr. M. C. Sharma, Director, IVRI, Bareilly was the Chief Guest of the Occasion.
Mr. Anil Risal Singh of Lucknow (India) is a renowned photo artist and has numerous national and international awards and recognitions to his credit. He has been member of jury in various photo contests. He is well known for his excellent pictorial photographs.
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--Dr. Pankaj Sharma
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Saturday, May 22, 2010

Photo Feature : "Brickfields of Bengal"

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Friends,

Joydeep Mukherjee of Kolkata (India) is a multi talented human being. He was interested in arts, sports, trekking, traveling etc. from his early days. He stepped into the world of photography in 2002 during his trek to the Annapurna Base Camp - Nepal. His artistic photographs have earned name and fame for him in India and abroad. He is before you with a Photo Feature on the Brickfields of 24 Pargana District of South Bengal.

--Dr. Pankaj Sharma

Located close to the meandering rivers in Bengal, where clay soil is found in abundance, we find groups of people working in brick fields. Theirs’ is a simple organizational structure:

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* A Contractor for Raw material
* A Contractor for labor
* Brick workers
* A Buyer of finished product

Since the manpower for these fields come from afar, and settle down for the duration of 6 months (till before the monsoons start), there is relocation of the entire family from the native place to the work place. The bulk of the labor category consists of women, who are involved in the brick-making process from the inception to the completion. Also, the children of the family perceive brick-making not only as a part of life, but also a source of livelihood. They take pride in their ability to contribute to their family income.

To give an idea, generally, a finished single brick is sold in the market for five rupees per piece. The labor charge comprises a very low percentage of this total price. Though the meager income that a person receives per brick is not sufficient to sustain the family, he/she does this job whole heartedly.

This feature and the photographs are based on the brickfields of 24 Pargana District of South Bengal.

(Equipments used: Cameras: Nikon D-90 and D-70 S; Lenses: Nikon 18-105 mm and 12-24 mm.)

-- Joydeep Mukherjee, Kolkata.































Saturday, May 15, 2010

“Story Behind The Picture” Sense of Responsibility

Story Behind The Picture
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"Sense of Responsibility"
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Dear Friends,
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Today I’m before you with a photograph which was taken in a small village of Distt. Hoshangabad (M.P-India) in December 2003. I was on the way to Tilak Sindoor, a religious place. This place is situated at a high spot in Satpura hills and is famous for Lord Shiva’s temple. I witnessed a small village on my way. I requested my friends to have a halt in the village and they kindly agreed. The village was fairly beautiful and quite serene. While taking a walk in the village I noticed this beautiful house. The overall atmosphere of the house explained a complete story. The responsible girls busy in their daily task, the hens pecking the grains, the attractive geometrical drawings on the wall and the tiled roof of the house, together, offered a golden opportunity for a story telling photograph. I clicked a few frames. This is one of them. This picture reminds me of that village even today due to its quiet environment and the simplicity of its habitants. Moreover the neatness of the houses in this region is praiseworthy.
I used a Canon AE-1 SLR Camera with a 50 mm lens. The film used was Kodak Gold 200 ASA.
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--Dr. Pankaj Sharma.
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Monday, May 10, 2010

A Fanatical Artist: Nitin Sharma

" Youth Gallery"

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Nitin Sharma, a resident of Lucknow (India) was inclined towards fine arts since his initial days. To attain the knowhow of art photography he completed Advanced Diploma Course from “Triveni Kala Sangam”, New Delhi in 2006. Then after he did a Certificate Course from the Fine Arts Department of “University of Jamia Millia Islamia”, New Delhi in 2007 and a two years Diploma Course in Still Photography from Photography Department of University of Allahabad in 2009.

Nitin is a regular participant in photography competitions at national/international levels and a good number of his creative works have been awarded. Reputed magazines and catalogues have published his pictures. He is active member of India International Photographic Council (Delhi), Federation of Indian Photography (Kolkata), Lucknow Camera Club (Lucknow) and Photographic Society of India (Mumbai). Nitin is a fanatical artist with an unusual vision. The objective of his life is to work in an organization where he can explore new heights through his hard work and learning capabilities.
Though Nitin has a SLR camera, he loves weaving his fantastic world with his Sony Ericsson G 502 Mobile Phone Camera. Here are the photographs which have been taken with this Mobile Phone Camera.
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--Dr. Pankaj Sharma
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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Land of God: Uttarakhand

"Places"
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The Land of God: Uttarakhand


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...Uttarakhand (India) is known as the land of God. This tranquil region has been a center of attraction since long. The splendid Himalayan Peaks, fascinating vegetation, green Shivalik ranges, and overall serene ambience, all together are sufficient enough to magnetize one. Post monsoon phase (September to December) is the best time to visit Uttarakhand. The trees and plants are in best of their appearance and the vision of Himalayan peaks is very much clear due to dust free environment. Additionally the climate is quite enjoyable during post shower stage. We have ample opportunities for good photographs throughout this period. Sunbeams of early morning and late evening endow with golden chance for tremendous photographs in this divine land.

Here are few images which have been clicked during my visits of different places of District Almora and Nainital (Uttarakhand).
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--Dr. Pankaj Sharma
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