Reflections of Sun Rays

Reflections of Sun Rays, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection”-Thomas Paine

Shot at Manalpuram,Aluva ,Kerala....
Canon 1000d +55-250mm......

Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai.....

Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai....., originally uploaded by Gulfu.

Shot at Lalbagh ,Bangalore..
Canon 1000D + 55-250mm

Tu Hi To Jannat Meri, Tu Hi Mera Junnon
Tu Hi To Mannat Meri, Tu Hi Rooh Ka Sukun
Tu Hi Ankhiyon Ki Thandak, Tu Hi Dil Ki Hai Dastak
Aur Kuch Na Janu Mein, Bas Itna Hi Jaanu..
Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Yaara Mein Kya Karu......

War of the ants

War of the ants, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

Shot at my home...
Canon 1000d +50mm+Reverse Ring+PS
“Be on the alert, like the red ant that moves with its claws wide open"

Leena, Te quiero

Leena, Te quiero, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

Selective Coloring-----
Shot at ,Lalbagh,Bangalore---Canon 1000d+50mm+PS
From my archives

When you photograph people in color you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls! ~Ted Grant

Holy waters

IMG_9102, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

Shot at Aluva Shiva Temple ..The temple and premises was underwater after heavy rain.. What you see is Lord Nandikesh idol under water ......
Canon 1000d +55-250mm


Aluva Shiva Temple is located on the banks of Periyar River at Aluva in Ernakulam District. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva.

The specialty of this temple is that the Shivlinga installed in the temple is not enshrined in any pagoda, but stands on the vast sand banks. It is believed that the Shivlinga has risen out from the sand on the bank of the river.

The unique feature of this temple is that it is the venue of the famous Aluva Shivratri, the main annual festival celebrated in the temple. Along with the festival, there will be a month long trade fair.

Dead leaf stuck on a spider web after rain

Dead leaf stuck on a spider web after rain, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

From my archives.......
--Dead leaf stuck on a spider web after rain--
Canon 1000d +50mm

Orange Dragonfly (Flame Skimmer)

Orange Dragonfly (Flame Skimmer), originally uploaded by Gulfu.

From my archives..............

Orange Dragonfly (Flame Skimmer)
Canon 1000D +55-250mm
Shot at Bagmane park ,bangalore

Deep in the sun-searched growths the dragonfly
Hangs like a blue thread loosened from the sky.
~Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Silent Noon

Ruff Rider-Anoop

Ruff Rider-Anoop, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

Taken at Chalakudy, Kerala
Taken with a Canon EOS 1000D+50mm

View On Black

Life is hunger. Life is anger. Life is pain and dirt. Your grandfather knew life. He didn't recommend it. That's why we're rich. -Quote from the movie Rough Rider.....

Kiki -Looking Up

Kiki -Looking Up, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

From my archives ......
The reason cats climb is so that they can look down on almost every other animal - it's also the reason they hate birds. ~K.C. Buffington

Shot at my home. Canon 1000D +50mm

Pájaro - Bird

Pájaro - Bird, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

From my archives .....

Canon 1000d +55-250mm

Leena- My inspiration

Leena- My inspiration, originally uploaded by Gulfu.

Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter-
Oscar Wilde

Shot at Lalbagh,Bangalore
Canon 1000D +50mm+Natural Light+PS

Tapasya (तपस्या)

Tapasya (तपस्या), originally uploaded by Gulfu.

Tapasya is closely associated with meditation, fasting and the practice of yoga. Meditative tapas involves focusing entirely upon God, the Supreme Brahman and ignoring all environmental, artificial and other provocations or distractions. In the purest state of meditation, no thought save that of God must occupy the processes of the mind.

A tapasvin also practices brahmacharya, endeavoring to control all his or her biological instincts, functions and senses. Tapasvins reduce consumption of food and drink steadily, using their mental, intuitive force to reduce their biological needs. Ahimsa and vegetarianism, pure non-violence towards all living beings is practiced to eliminate anger, destructive impulses and avoid the foolishness of hurting others.

Fasting is accompanied by avoiding all cooked foods, especially spices and meats. Only fruits and roots are considered acceptable, and one may strive to reduce the quantity one has to consume.
/wiki

Shot at Lalbagh ,Bangalore
Canon 1000D + 55-250mm