The Bikers

Every once in a while you get really lucky and get the snap which you feel is one of your best. I have tried numerous other times to get bikers in motion. There is something about them, the style, the machine, the speed. It appeals to my crazy side. I wish for a few minutes to be on a bike in that sexy gear just feeling and seeing the world fly by. I was in the car when I saw these guys at the end of the road. I ran out and by time I managed to get the camera started and focused the first guy was ready to exit my scene. I call this pure luck.

Boundaries

Have you ever realized, how we build so many boundaries around ourselves? Have you ever imagined a world without any boundaries? so free and so simple.

The Boathouse

Nothing much to say! This is again a part of the Shelley Lake in Raleigh. My favorite part in this picture is the reflection of the sky on the water. Again a very meditation inducing place.

Makkad - Man

Well this brave little fellow has made his new home right below the lamp outside my door. He is handsome but the poor thing can't stand noise pollution. The moment I bang the door he goes scurrying along his home to the farthest corner which to him might be his closet where he hides from ghosts. This picture brings so many thoughts rushing to my mind:
1) The first of course being the hilarious animation titled Makkad -man. Such an awesome animation especially the song. It keeps playing in my head as I write this blog.
2) The second thing of course is that I don't think this is all that great a picture, I tried really hard but was not able to get the web into focus but never mind my dear spidey is clear as daylight.
3) I had once started poetry sometime during my undergraduate years and the first thing I wrote on was a spider. It went something like this "Creepy and Crawly, Near they Come"... well that's it. To inspire myself I even drew an awesome sketch but I never got beyond that line, Ever! Ha ha and I am sure you are not surprised why I did not pursue this half motivated talent of mine.
4) I remember watching this movie Arachnophobia and after that whenever I saw a spider I would imagine that it wants my blood and use my body to build its huge nests to create more copies of itself and bham I would kill it. Thankfully I have grown over that fear. When we say something is menacing creature, what is our point of reference? I think "Man" is the most menacing creature when provoked so why blame a poor spider whose feels violated by our touch. Such movies should not be shown to children, it induces fear and kills their natural curiosity. They should be taugh to respect every other living creature on this planet. Atleast that's what my kid will learn, poor it!

Charcoal

I thought of this picture when I was reading about the San Diego wild-fire. Man destroys nature and nature destroys man. A vicious battle of sorts going around in circles and we know who will loose finally.

Sit with me

I sat here for a full ten minutes just staring at the view in front of me. This is an attempt to make you feel the peace I felt, the connection I made with myself as I just sat here and stared.

Exploring Raleigh: Shelley Lake and Park

I doubt if there is anything to explain. The beauty of nature can make you feel so insignificant. I just loved this place. It is definitely my retreat.

Exploring Raleigh

I have been living in Raleigh now for six months and its greenery just amazes me. I myself do not have a car but the chance occurrence of going for a drive with a friends is always so eye soothing. Serpentine roads, think wooded areas on both sides of the street and lush green. For once I am happy with the grass on my side of the fence.

For those who love rain, I am not sure if you feel the same as me, but it has a cleansing touch. After rain everything looks new-born, untouched and beautiful.

This Friday was no different we had sudden afternoon showers and as I watched from my office window my heart leaped with joy. I wanted to be out in this weather. As I was working a sudden inspiration came to me, I had to do some serious photography today. With the onset of fall colors and the sparkle of rain there were a million things sitting out there posing for me.

So that's my story of the beginning of exploring Raleigh.... hopefully the end won't be too soon:)

Piebald

The moment I saw this leaf I thought "Piebald!". This was my favorite GRE word. Its interesting how some words remain stuck in your imagination. This word means patches of color originally used to describe the irregular patches of black and white on horses or cows. Its such a soft and lovely word, I simply adore it. Do you have any such favorite word?

Becoming Jane

I saw this movie a few weeks ago and at that time I had not thought of blogging about it. But now I think it's worth it. To make a true confession I am not passionate about Jane Austen's books. I have read them all but only once and I think Emma was my favorite. I have no plans of reading them again because my reading tastes have changed.

When I started this film I had no clue what it was about but after the first scene I was sure. It got me thinking, how many times do we actually sit down and think about the author. Do we bother to think the time and effort spent in thinking, imagining and penning down your thoughts into a wonderful story, a story which is a window to the world. I always consider books as the world's first TV sets. They give you a picture; they give you colors, characters, settings and simply attach wings to your imagination.

The movie touched me in many ways, the story simple and enchanting of the young Jane's first love and its failure. Her determination to be a writer no matter what, her pride, her love and respect for her sister and parents, all elements successfully blended in this film. The characters are well chosen and give the soft touch required in the film. The setting is apt, old English village with the flowing gowns, courtship and country dances.

It is perhaps interesting to draw a parallel to her life and her novels. The women in her novel seem to have a flavor of her nature buried in them. It's also noteworthy that she wrote only six books and died at early age due to illness. All the six are considered epics in literature classics. The man she loved but could never marry named his eldest daughter "Jane". I wonder if her novels hide the tears of her broken heart.

Beautiful movie and very touching, watch it, even if you haven't read a single Jane Austen. It might just make you pick one up and I would recommend "Emma" :)

A Penny for your Wish

At last! my favorite. When I took this snap I was just remembering a Stephan King Novel "IT". Somehow in B&W this well had a very sinister appearance. I could hear squeaky bucket, a laughing child and rustling leaves. Took the snap in color and viola the entire mood changed. So give me a penny and your wish may come true. Cheap considering the rising inflation.

Adam's Family

I was always a huge fan of the "Adam's Family" and wished that they were true. When I saw this letter box for a fleeting moment I saw the Hand hiding behind the bushes. Its interesting to figure out the owner from their letter boxes. On the other hand I also thought that it belongs to Harry Potter. Take it as you like!

Genesis!

And now there shall be Life!

Depth's

When I took the snap in color I was just satisfied. What I really wanted to capture was all the water droplets. I think the B&W does justice to this idea. Seems to have a million dimensions in B&W.

Forbidden Orange

I love this snap because it's so clear. Just look at the beautiful shade of orange almost enticing almost dangerous. I wonder when an insect looks at this how can it ever resist it?

Shutter Up!

After ages I started photography again and I am hoping that I will be regular at least this time. Some snaps which I liked from my collection will now be displayed. But the first one is the special one :)