I call this photograph 'Life'.
Feb 19, 2009
Feb 16, 2009
Fort Tiracol, Goa
As has been the case often lately, I forgot my camera, so a cell phone* was all I could take pictures with...
*somehow Ive taken a liking to cell phone pics, in small sizes they appear like pretty stamps...
Feb 9, 2009
Shoebite
Making a shoe is a very fine art*. Not everyone can makes shoes. Or chappals. When I was studying to give the entrance exam to Architecture, I studied under this eccentric old man who used to teach at Architecture School. He mustve been over 80 years old, had lost half his teeth, was a fan of Walter Groupius and all Bauhaus. In hindsight, he was a bit of an old lech, used to kiss his pupils (more girls than guys) on the cheek when he saw some good work. So this friend made a 'ladies chappal' out of cardboard, to which I didn't pay much attention. (Who though making a chappal was art then!!!). The only reason he probably didn't get a kiss was cos he was 6 foot 4 and kept moustaches. I was quite intimidated by the old man, though. He used to ridicule every generation after his, and half of his well. But I did make it to the School.
*Why I remember this? I bought a new pair of shoes that 'are' biting my ankles because the height of the shoe's side measured from the inside (sole to ankle) is more than what it should be. I shoudve known better than to buy shoes marketed by a company more known for its travel gear.
*Why I remember this? I bought a new pair of shoes that 'are' biting my ankles because the height of the shoe's side measured from the inside (sole to ankle) is more than what it should be. I shoudve known better than to buy shoes marketed by a company more known for its travel gear.
Feb 8, 2009
Kalaghoda Arts Festival
Kalaghoda Art Festival+Rhythm House+Mondegar+Bade Miyan = an evening well spent
Feb 5, 2009
The Facebook Random Tag
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.
(To do this, go to "notes" under tabs on your profile page (you might need to click on the + sign), paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.
1. I am bored enough to do this.
2. I am in office, which means I don't have much work and therefore could be in the firing line soon.
3. Right now, I wouldnt care less.
4. I can type really fast without looking at the keyboard.
5. That surprises a lot of people who haven't learnt a subject called 'typing' in school.
6. I think that course was designed so as to provide a fallback option for anyone to work as a 'steno cum typist'.
7. I know a few people who are as aspirational as that.
8. I wish I had pursued an alternative career in sports.
9. I believe I take naturally to all sporting activity, though Pavan would disagree on my skill level.
10. I disagree with Smriti who says 'cooking reminds her of chemistry', to love cooking one needs to love eating.
11. Ive aspired to write a book, but looking at activity levels on my blog I probably wont have patience enough to write beyond a few pages.
12. Almost all of my good photography is chance.
13. I wouldve made a lot of money had I pursued a career in architecture post my grad degree.
14. I wouldnt have been a good architect though.
15. If I get to design my own house, I'll be a happy architect.
16. I am more particular of the way I look in photographs than the way I look outside them.
17. I am a stickler for the past, love my memories, good and bad.
18. To test my memory I resolved to remember a particular place where I pee'ed in the open, when I was a kid.
19. In school, when a lot of girls tied raakhis to my hand, I was convinced I would grow up to be famous.
20. Having a bday on the 1st of Oct (1 day before the Mahatma's bday) firmly supported that conclusion.
21. A few guys made fun of me for having so many 'sisters'.
22. A few people say I have intense eyes, I think they are clouded by cynicism.
23. I know I will make a damn good father.
24. I am not so sure about being a husband.
25. I am pretty surprised at having reached no. 25 so soon, I couldve gone on...
(To do this, go to "notes" under tabs on your profile page (you might need to click on the + sign), paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.
1. I am bored enough to do this.
2. I am in office, which means I don't have much work and therefore could be in the firing line soon.
3. Right now, I wouldnt care less.
4. I can type really fast without looking at the keyboard.
5. That surprises a lot of people who haven't learnt a subject called 'typing' in school.
6. I think that course was designed so as to provide a fallback option for anyone to work as a 'steno cum typist'.
7. I know a few people who are as aspirational as that.
8. I wish I had pursued an alternative career in sports.
9. I believe I take naturally to all sporting activity, though Pavan would disagree on my skill level.
10. I disagree with Smriti who says 'cooking reminds her of chemistry', to love cooking one needs to love eating.
11. Ive aspired to write a book, but looking at activity levels on my blog I probably wont have patience enough to write beyond a few pages.
12. Almost all of my good photography is chance.
13. I wouldve made a lot of money had I pursued a career in architecture post my grad degree.
14. I wouldnt have been a good architect though.
15. If I get to design my own house, I'll be a happy architect.
16. I am more particular of the way I look in photographs than the way I look outside them.
17. I am a stickler for the past, love my memories, good and bad.
18. To test my memory I resolved to remember a particular place where I pee'ed in the open, when I was a kid.
19. In school, when a lot of girls tied raakhis to my hand, I was convinced I would grow up to be famous.
20. Having a bday on the 1st of Oct (1 day before the Mahatma's bday) firmly supported that conclusion.
21. A few guys made fun of me for having so many 'sisters'.
22. A few people say I have intense eyes, I think they are clouded by cynicism.
23. I know I will make a damn good father.
24. I am not so sure about being a husband.
25. I am pretty surprised at having reached no. 25 so soon, I couldve gone on...
Feb 3, 2009
the Mumbai Skyline
Took this from a cell phone camera, I guess more a question of being at the right time at the right place. This city's magic over me seems to be wearing off little by little. Maybe, its the after effect of the traffic jam which took me two hours to get back home from this place, today.
The image somehow ties in with the blog header image, don't you think? I was very tempted to replace it with a crop of this one here.
More of the same series here.
The image somehow ties in with the blog header image, don't you think? I was very tempted to replace it with a crop of this one here.
More of the same series here.
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