Welcome to this realm of my photography, where art embarks on a captivating journey through the intricate tapestry of visual arts and beyond. Join me in June of 2024 as we delve into a world where art intertwines with other forms of creative expression, presenting a seamless fusion that promises an unforgettable experience at Ars Nova’s Shared Visions concerts.
One quiet truth shared by both life and photography is this: Sometimes what unfolds is unplanned, uninvited, and beyond our control. This image is one such moment—where chance, consequence, and observation met without warning. While navigating the winding roads of the Colorado National Monument, a solitary, lifeless juniper caught my eye. Its stark silhouette stood defiantly against the cliffside, as if voicing a final protest: Read more…
These abstract (ICM) photos were taken in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The main subject is almost all Aspen trees and surrounded by native plants, shrubs, and bushes. Spring, summer, and fall colors add beauty to the wonder in the woods. ICM, short for Intentional Camera Movement,’ is to produce in-camera movement while taking photos. The streaking lines produced or the ‘painterly’ feeling of an ICM photo is abstract and can be artsy. I use the Lightroom software to bring forth the exposure, shadow and contrast in these images.
The Art of Looking – A mama bear and her two cubs stopped everyone in their tracks. Phones went up. Eyes locked in. But instead of photographing the bears, I photographed the people watching. The real story wasn’t the wildlife. It was the pause. The stillness. The collective act of looking. Sometimes the most powerful subject isn’t what we chase — it’s how we choose to see.
Holi, the colorful and playful festival celebrated in spring, holds deep significance in Hindu culture originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent of India and Nepal. It has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.
We all carry shade — literal and figurative. Here’s what I found in Leadville, Colorado. I chase light and shadow because they reveal what we overlook. The word Shade has so many meanings. One familiar noun is the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of light rays.
The maritime trade between Arabia and China goes back to the 8th century CE. Vibrant cosmopolitan ports exist in Zanzibar, Alexandria, Muscat, and Goa in India. Fast forward to the 15th century, the Turkish empire extended its trade from Morocco to the Indonesian Archipelago. For almost eight centuries, nutmeg and mace were supplied to Europe at outrageous prices by Arab merchants who dominated the cartel on spice trade and, indeed, by concealing their source, irritating to the crowns of Europe.
Observation is not passive. It requires stillness. It asks us to slow down long enough for illusion to dissolve and truth to surface. Sometimes what looks like strength is tension. Sometimes what appears whole is quietly breaking.
And sometimes the lesson is simple: Look again.
In meteorology, an inversion, also known as a temperature inversion, is a deviation from the normal change of an atmospheric property with altitude. It almost always refers to an inversion of the thermal lapse rate. Normally, air temperature decreases with altitude. During an inversion, warmer air is held above cooler air; the normal temperature profile with altitude is inverted.
For two decades, I have been capturing the essence of rodeos and skijoring events, immersing myself in observing the heart of Western living. Through my lens, I find beauty in hardworking hands, a grit that mirrors my Eastern upbringing, where working hard and intelligence are intertwined.
The sudden, and historic Marshal fire in Boulder County is by far the worst wildfire in Colorado. Details of the total unaccounted people are still not precise at this post. According to authorities, three people are missing and feared to have been killed. The 110 to 115 mph wind-driven fire a day before the new year of 2022 destroyed a total of 991 homes and businesses. Details are still being updated at BoulderOEM.com.
During the most challenging period of my life, battling excruciating pain from Trigeminal Neuralgia, I embarked on a creative journey with a 3D installation called ‘Self-Checkout.’ I unknowingly gathered various items from thrift stores, garage sales, and antique shops over a few years.
Pain is a signal in the nervous system indicating something isn’t right. It’s bothersome feeling such as a prick, a sting, a burning sensation, or an ache. Pain can be dull or sharp. It’s a discomfort. It can be intermittent, chronic or acute. The word ‘Peyn’ is believed to be first used in the 13th century from the Old French ‘peine,’ derived from the Latin ‘poena’ meaning “punishment, penalty” and that from Greek ποινή (poine), generally meaning “price paid.”
Several artists were involved in this momentous and awe-inspiring project for Patrick Kipper’s final touches in the Patination process. The spectacular Hanuman, currently standing tall in front of the picturesque Rudraksha Forest backdrop at Kauai Hindu Monastery.
Fall has always been an interesting time. In some way with mixed feelings. As summer slowly wanes and the evenings get cooler the inevitable autumn stakes its claim.
Bottles & Windows – Discover wisdom through the beauty of glass. Immerse yourself in captivating photos capturing the essence of old bottles from the 1900s, accompanied by thought-provoking quotes for contemplation.
Photos here are just one part of the Leadville Boom Days in Colorado. It’s a unique mountain festival celebrating the historic old west of this town. The two-day activity is filled with gunslingers, burro races, contests of mining skills, street fairs, and craft booths. This year it was celebrated from August 2nd through the 4th.
Salon des Refusés – My rejected photos but I am ever happy with them.
On the eve of Independence Day, while everyone was captivated by the fireworks, I ventured to the Red Cliff Bridge in Colorado to capture a unique shot of this iconic structure under the Milky Way.
This installation is built from clamps — tools made to steady, hold, and support. Yet in their very grip, they can also restrain, distort, and confine. Each clamp grips another, forming loops of dependence that echo the paradox of freedom: what secures us can also bind us.
I appreciate Bharatanatyam for its grace and purest form of expression. “Dance is one of the highest form of love offering and worship.” I heard that from my Satguru, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami— a dancer Himself.