Scott Kelby Photo Walk- Islamabad Pakistan

Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
edited September 4, 2008 in Landscapes
Hello all it was great fun ! Here are images i shot. to see full gallery click
The place is called "Said Pur" this is an old village people say Budah also came here to worship.

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A ancient Hindu Temble that is now restored
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An engine made of clay about century ago by a person who is dead now but his son is looking after this engine. He told us his father got offer of 2 Million Rs from American Ambassador but he refused to sale it:rolleyes. Now unfortunately due to lack of attention engine is in bad condition.

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Ah i thought this was great portait of the day but unfortunatly that piece of wood ruined eye :rolleyes
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I was so excited to shoot with 17-40L but unfortunate i still don't have it had to stick with kit lens
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  • kitvankitvan Registered Users Posts: 243 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    beautiful set!!! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    beautiful people and a beautiful city
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    kitvan wrote:
    beautiful set!!! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    beautiful people and a beautiful city

    Thank you Kitvanthumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    All wonderful photos thumb.gif but the BW of the boy is my fav....he looks so happy.
    Mary
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  • TangoTango Registered Users Posts: 4,592 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif lovem, the hands is my fav
    Aaron Nelson
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited August 23, 2008
    Great set Awais. I really like the clay turning shot - the hands are so sharp while the turning table is moving beneath them. thumb.gif


    But I have to admit, I don't get the Scott Kelby reference? ne_nau.gif
    Erik
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  • dkoyanagidkoyanagi Registered Users Posts: 656 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    Excellent pics, Awais. thumb.gif I wish I'd known about the photo walk. I would have joined the one in Vancouver. Oh, well. Hopefully there'll be another one.
    Dan
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  • bryanj87bryanj87 Registered Users Posts: 859 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    Excellent photos!
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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    Fantastic collection! I love your ability to capture the energy in the land and the people no matter where you go. :D
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited August 23, 2008
    I so enjoy your photos. Beautiful land, beautiful people.


    Just a wee bit of nit...and it is a favorite of mine...to straiten the horizon just a tad of the children in front of the door.
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  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2008
    Fantastic! thumb.gif

    Who needs the new lens? You just prove that it's the photographer and not just the equipment!
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2008
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    Hello all it was great fun ! Here are images i shot. to see full gallery click
    The place is called "Said Pur" this is an old village people say Budah also came here to worship.

    A ancient Hindu Temble that is now restored

    An engine made of clay about century ago by a person who is dead now but his son is looking after this engine. He told us his father got offer of 2 Million Rs from American Ambassador but he refused to sale itrolleyes1.gif. Now unfortunately due to lack of attention engine is in bad condition.

    Ah i thought this was great portait of the day but unfortunatly that piece of wood ruined eye rolleyes1.gif

    I was so excited to shoot with 17-40L but unfortunate i still don't have it had to stick with kit lens

    Congratulations on leading the Scott Kelby Photo Walk Awais clap.gif
    I love it when you share your culture with us.

    The children are gorgeous, I like the potters hand shot too thumb.gif
    ....Skippy :D
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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2008
    Ack, I hadn't known you led the walk, Awais! Congratulations and what a fantastic opportunity. You are absolutely the best person I could think of to do such a thing. I know that Dgrin is so proud to have you :D
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2008
    Thanks all :D

    But whats so special about being a leader. I registered it because i had timene_nau.gif any way thanks :D

    I thought people know about photo walk otherwise i had posted in dgrin
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2008
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    ...But whats so special about being a leader. I registered it because i had timene_nau.gif
    It's special because not everyone is willing to volunteer their time and expertise.

    And without people like you, many of the world wide photowalks wouldn't haven't taken place!

    So.. yes, it is a big deal! Thanks for leading and for sharing these wonderful images! thumb.gif
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  • SchnauzerSchnauzer Registered Users Posts: 253 Major grins
    edited August 24, 2008
    Very nice images. I enjoyed looking at them.

    The man in the second picture doesn't look very happy that you took his picture.
    RON
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2008
    Hehehe oh i forgot time is important too !

    thanks a lot Ron and April
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2008
    I really enjoyed looking at these, as I always do. Your work is always good and insightful--I learn something about your country and culture just by looking at your images. My favorite is the B&W of the boy with the tire--it reinforces my belief that kids are the same everywhere!

    Thanks for sharing your work and your time.

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
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  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2008
    DoctorIt wrote:
    ...But I have to admit, I don't get the Scott Kelby reference? ne_nau.gif
    Scott Kelby's Photo Walk.

    Cuong
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  • Grizzle6Grizzle6 Registered Users Posts: 168 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2008
    What a fantastic and diverse set. Not only are these technically sound images, but (more importantly, IMO) they speak to the viewer. They are bursting at the seams with soul, life and character. Very impressive images, and congratulation on what appears to be a successful photo walk.
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2008
    Thank you Lauren and Adam thumb.gif i am glad you loved them
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  • BeachBillBeachBill Registered Users Posts: 1,311 Major grins
    edited August 25, 2008
    Very nice. thumb.gif

    Thanks for including a behind the scenes with the photographers and tripods... for some reason I always like seeing those.
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  • CCROYCCROY Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited August 26, 2008
    Very nice Yakub Bhai. You have captured the country side so vividly with all its energy.
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 26, 2008
    Thank you Bill and CCROythumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • photosbyDanphotosbyDan Registered Users Posts: 51 Big grins
    edited August 27, 2008
    Awais #'s 2,3, and the hands sculping are my favorites. I wish I had known about the photo walk as well
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2008
    Thank you Dan. thumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2008
    Great set of shots! The one with the van is priceless.
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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited August 27, 2008
    Lots of quality shots Awais. thumb.gif Very nice work behind the camera. iloveyou.gif
    I'd love to visit the shop of the man who works with clay. That bell
    with artsy handle is sweet as are his other pieces as shown.

    Michael
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2008
    Thank you Micheal and Jeff
    Pakistanis are quite good at handicrafts low price and sophisticated
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2008
    Awais - these are fantastic, wow!
    Ron Coscorrosa

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  • wfellerwfeller Registered Users Posts: 2,625 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2008
    Very cool Awais!
    Anybody can do it.
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