 Photographer: Prateek Dubey There is a clear similarity among the boys; their movements, their hand and leg shapes, their facial expressions, their wet clothes, their hair, and their muscles. Everything in the picture is moving and has a continuity, except the ball, it is the only one that is static and quiet, it is looking and waiting for them to come and get it. It seems the boys are not the only ones who are playing in this photo, even the birds (hawks) in the sky are playing in the air. It is very obvious that the sky was raining and had stopped, so, it is the time for hawks to look for something to prey on. I like the two minarets in the back of the photo. They look the same. Also, the color of the building looks wet and muddy. This photo brought me back to my childhood years in Iraq when I used to playing outside with my friends. We usually were playing till the sun was setting and the moon was starting to shine. One could only look at these beautiful scenes and revive old memories and relive the best moments of one’s life. It can be difficult to return those beautiful moments, but its gorgeous memory is still living in our imagination. |
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Footballers
The Holy Quran
It is evident through these photos that they were taken as a non-violent reaction after a priest from a Christian church in Florida announced that he planned to burn the Holy Qur'an. There are several differences between these two photos: The first difference is the location of these two photos. The first photo is in Malaysia and the second in Afghanistan. The second difference is the different angels that these two photos were taken from.
On the other hand, both photos are presenting an image of the same content or idea and each react to the announcement in their own special ways.
The first photo a child is raising a banner that states that only a coward burns the Holy Qur'an. Through these statements and banners, we see an action through the use of the word "coward." Although the banner is covering the mouth of the young girl, as we all know, a photo speaks for its self. There is no need for the little girl to say anything. The banner and situation have already spoken and spoken very loudly.
One could see the continuity in this photo where the ladies are lined up in a straight line, one behind the other. Their clothing is also very similar which includes the head covering, Hijab, and the Islamic clothing worn by the women in the picture. Through the concept of colors, one could see that the colors of the umbrella, the Hijab of the young girl and the font color on the banner are all orange. The banners are all black.
The second photo has a much deeper meaning. A specific reaction is not clear in this photo, however, their shock and facial expression is a reaction. It is as if the young girls want to show the priest and to the rest of the world that the Qur'an is in their hearts and minds. Their way of reacting to this incident is very peaceful and calm but very moving and effective.
There is a similarity in the colors of this photo and it is like as if a rainbow is made between the colors of the clothes, the Hijabs, the rug they are sitting on, and even the wall that is behind them. The wall seems as though it was build from mud and has some nice designs which correlate with the design of the rug. The print that is used in the Holy Qur'an the girls are holding seems that it was written in ancient times rather than recently. This print goes very well with the setting of the room they are sitting in.
Through the traditions and culture of the Middle Eastern and Islamic world, one usually sees the men are the ones who take care of the political and personal defense roles in society. The women are usually taking the roles that do not require much effort or they do the house chores. In both pictures, the ladies are using their non-violent and peaceful means to show how much they care and want to defend their religion and worship.
On the other hand, both photos are presenting an image of the same content or idea and each react to the announcement in their own special ways.
The first photo a child is raising a banner that states that only a coward burns the Holy Qur'an. Through these statements and banners, we see an action through the use of the word "coward." Although the banner is covering the mouth of the young girl, as we all know, a photo speaks for its self. There is no need for the little girl to say anything. The banner and situation have already spoken and spoken very loudly.
One could see the continuity in this photo where the ladies are lined up in a straight line, one behind the other. Their clothing is also very similar which includes the head covering, Hijab, and the Islamic clothing worn by the women in the picture. Through the concept of colors, one could see that the colors of the umbrella, the Hijab of the young girl and the font color on the banner are all orange. The banners are all black.
The second photo has a much deeper meaning. A specific reaction is not clear in this photo, however, their shock and facial expression is a reaction. It is as if the young girls want to show the priest and to the rest of the world that the Qur'an is in their hearts and minds. Their way of reacting to this incident is very peaceful and calm but very moving and effective.
There is a similarity in the colors of this photo and it is like as if a rainbow is made between the colors of the clothes, the Hijabs, the rug they are sitting on, and even the wall that is behind them. The wall seems as though it was build from mud and has some nice designs which correlate with the design of the rug. The print that is used in the Holy Qur'an the girls are holding seems that it was written in ancient times rather than recently. This print goes very well with the setting of the room they are sitting in.
Through the traditions and culture of the Middle Eastern and Islamic world, one usually sees the men are the ones who take care of the political and personal defense roles in society. The women are usually taking the roles that do not require much effort or they do the house chores. In both pictures, the ladies are using their non-violent and peaceful means to show how much they care and want to defend their religion and worship.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
The Future Starts Here
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their
dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevel
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of
comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and
controversy.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hope
Light At The End Of The Tunnel
“In all things it is better to hope than to despair.” - Johann
Wolfgang von Goethe
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