Being on stage has always fascinated me from the perspective of what goes on in the mind. In this case, it was an Indian Classical Music concert, ‘Omkar’ conducted by PSU Geet at Penn State in Summer 2011. I took the shot to give a … Read More →
Category Archives: People Photography
Eye in the sky
Like every year, the July 4th fireworks are something I always look forward to because I love fireworks. This year was no exception, but I did learn a key concept in taking photos. I learned that if I involve people in my photos they add … Read More →
Ah, this is the life
My 5 year old nephew, enjoying an ice cream. Nothing can disturb him now. He is in his happy place. Incidentally, after seeing how happy and content he was with it, I ended up buying one for myself.
Take a little break
After a long afternoon of walking in a museum and chasing a 5 year old who is fascinated with dinosaur fossils, it’s time for the mom to take a little break. When I sit to rest my tired old feet, I like a place where … Read More →
Of good times to come
This is the 100th photograph in my blog. And I mark it with my favorite photograph – my sister-in-law, whom I lovingly call Boudi, and this is on the day of her wedding with my brother. This part of Bengali weddings is called Shubhodrishti, referring … Read More →
Encore performance
It’s a lot of fun to see dads (they were called the Musically Challenged Dads) perform qawwalis on stage! Jhoom barabar!
Top of the world
There was once a man, on top of a hill, alone, on an overcast dusty winter afternoon in Purulia, West Bengal.
In complete awe
My then 3 year old nephew was entranced by the gracefully swimming beautiful jellyfish. He was so excited by seeing in flesh all the animals he had seen on TV and heard of in books that he slept happy that night. I loved looking at … Read More →
Fast paced
One of the best things I like about biking is going at real fast speeds downhill. It is an amazing feeling. I truly saw biking as a serious sport/hobby only after coming to the US. And it was always inspiring to see people bike fast … Read More →
Sweet November
Long time friends sitting on benches, old and young couples walking hand in hand, kids running around parents taking a stroll, entertained tourists on rickshaws, people taking naps on the grass, boys playing frisbee with their dads. Love, affection and belonging were in the air. … Read More →