Reviving a tradition

Music is a double edged sword, it’s effective use can create emotions that help evolve the individuality of the being. On the other hand it can also be instrumental in arousing destructive feelings. It is for this reason that the Sikh Keertan (devotional spiritual singing) was historically done within a...

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Eyes sing, though mute!

In them lies the story of past; the power not to be blinded by the veil of future. Eyes sing, even though mute.   Eyes hold the stories of past and future. Walking the streets, I had my photographic eye focused on eyes of people that could be captured singing...

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Don’t rush – Roadside beauties

Don’t rush. Don’t search. It lies in front of you. When spring arrives and snow melts, nature reveals on it’s own.   The creative process is dependent on establishing a link between the artist and the subject. Once you have a strong feeling to capture a subject, it is important...

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Polynesians in traditional dresses

At the Polynesian cultural centre in Hawaii, there was an abundance of opportunity to interact with men and women from the polynesian islands of Hawaii, Taihit, Samoa, Fiji, etc. This series presents the Polynesians in their cultural attires. Click first photo below and scroll to view entire series in slide...

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Two men on the road to Mount Everest, Tibet

Driving at the height of over 15,000 feet, on the road to Tingri, we were awestruck at the first glance of the might Mount Everest. My earlier series on the north face of Mount Everest can be viewed on this link (Mount Everest – North Face). As I stood besides...

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Tahiti Wedding Ceremony

Tahiti is in the French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the Southern Pacific Ocean. The Tahitians of the modern era maintain their heritage and traditions of their Maohi ancestors. Oral history recounts the adventures of gods and warriors in colorful legends. During a trip to Hawaii,...

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Subtle Geisha look

In Jocelyn, I saw features, which if complemented with light facial make-up and dark red lipstick, could emulate the subtle Geisha look. This series of 18 photos is created in natural light conditions. Click first photo below to view entire series in slide show.

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Roxanne Sylvia – Making powerful headshots

These head-shots of Roxanne Sylvia were made using 6 flash light sets positioned around the model. 1st flash light as a main light in a beauty dish, pointed directly on the face. 2nd and 3rd flash lights as fill-in light at a lower power ratio, pointing on the face from...

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