Hi Wayuptonorth and friends here...,

I'm very happy to see a good comments to my picture... soo happy also looking forward more critiques because "No one is perfect" or I want to know how could able to make this picture more better... if you find its hard to say, then don't skip post your comments which will makes me  give you all the best as always.

Now i have to tell you one thing  to you...which i forget? or i don't know what say..might be not  thought about International users... that right i failed to tell you on my note.

The Highlight on forehead (Death, Where are you?) is not a blown out. The parallel white line is called..

Vibhuti

Vibhuti is the holy ash obtained from sacred puja rites involving fire. Ash as the product of fire is considered intrinsically pure^{[citation needed]}. It is used on the forehead, normally as three horizontal lines representing Shiva. Some Hindus meld both the three horizontal vibhuti lines of Shiva and the 'U' shape thilaka of Vishnu in an amalgam marker signifying Hari-Hara (Vishnu-Shiva). In addition, sacred ash signifies that the body's origin is from dust and ash and to dust and ash it shall return. The ash is a marker of impermanence. Everything in the interim is but an illusion (maya).

Vibhuti, when applied on forehead, also signifies that the latter is willing to destroy all bad and evil thoughts in his mind(such as jealousy, envy, lust, anger, greed, etc...), as he knows it is these things that, if not destroyed, will bring all pains in his life.  Thanks WIKI

For more details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_iconography#Hindu_sacraments

thanks for your critique 

wow.. I learn something every day.

gorgeous pictures superstar!

 Thanks.. Mr. Photoguru

 Thank you sir, Nice to see you very kind critique. Its not an excuse but My camera is not that much level to fulfill my(our) requirment. Many time i used to crop my image and that time.. i used to loose all my details....but anyway, Hardly working to coverit up in a professional way! and making viewer to distract with story behind my picture.

Hope One day i will carry a good DSLR in my hands... till and ever i will not forget your advice! Thank you sir!

general sloan:

Where are the photos?

Superstar...I am in awe of your framing of images.

There are few people on this forum with an inherent knack for SOOC framing that you have here.

You have an eye for art, and emotion in photographs.

You have a tag line about learning from us...please post more so that we may learn from you!

Thank you for your wonderful words.. General :)

I have looked at all of your shots.  They are absolutely striking!  Please share more.

I am shocked that these pictures weren't taken with a DSLR!!!!  Wow!  I didn't know this level of work could be obtained with a point and shoot camera.  You truly have a way of capturing emotion.  I love your photojournalistic style.  I agree that you should make a book and sell it.  Then you'll have enough money for a DSLR for sure!!!

carrieclift:

I am shocked that these pictures weren't taken with a DSLR!!!!  Wow!  I didn't know this level of work could be obtained with a point and shoot camera.  You truly have a way of capturing emotion.  I love your photojournalistic style.  I agree that you should make a book and sell it.  Then you'll have enough money for a DSLR for sure!!!

wow   you have some great photos.  If you keep shooting like this, I can't imagine the colection you will have in the years to come! 

I love the feel it gives me of your town.

Pretty cool.

Yes, I agree with you but also, In DSLR  we have alots of options to work with more details.In addition to control our depth, exposure..etc than PS. Simply to say DSLR " Makes our work easier with good quality."

Thanks for your words..

PCP.Senthil 

super star:

Simply to say DSLR " Makes our work easier with good quality."

Superstar, you are correct about the DSLR. It is easier to capture the image that is in your mind when you have the right tool. A great camera helps so much. 

My friend, given the tools that you have to work with...your pictures are stunning! I can only imagine what you will create when you get a camera that allows full control of it's settings.

The stories add to the photos as well. I agree with the book idea. Please keep posting. Thanks....Chris

Thank you.... Mr.Brewyet for your wonderful words.. Still i even't think about making a book, because i  not even  start my step in photography.. I'm just a armatuer.. till now not even touched DSLR or tripod. Holding my point and shot camera for 1 and half years only. First i want to prepare myself for photography by learning from all best photographers around here... later i can think about publishing a book.

thank you

PCP.Senthil Kumar (sper star)

Catching up on your posts....I have to tell you, Death, Where are you?, looking at that photo....really looking at it and seeing the emotion in his eyes....it made me cry....before I even read why his eyes spoke the way they did. To capture that, to capture something that makes a person emotional without even knowing why....that my friend is an amazing gift and I look forward to more

Peace to you and thank you for sharing with us

Thank you for your touching words.. sir, Surely you can see my upcoming shopt.. and i will post very soon ..

Waiting for Next trip...

Greetings for the day!

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.
Winston Churchill

Daily, From the morning to night working very hard by pedaling his  cycle rickshaws which is bit lighter than Life.
This gentleman Mr.Pandian is very tired and waiting for this next trip, He never cares about chennai's hot sun and he has the proof of salt formation in his shirt after came back from a long way trip in sunny day.
This rickshaw is a only asset for him, staying in a rented house with his family. Expect sleeping at night, He spend all hours with his cycle rickshaw. No Sunday, No holiday. If work for the day, You will get money for the day. After we entered into a modernized world, Unnaturally we got a wheels to run in hurry but, this Rickshaw will move slowly like his life but without spoiling our Environment.

Child Labour   :-(

Very hard to say about him, He is Suresh, working as a helper in road side Mechanic shop which is situated in "Pudhupettai" chennai's biggest Motor cycle repairing lane , which contains of 500 mechanic shops around the lane. you can find so many Suresh's here. working for 50 to 75 rupees (one dollar) a day and he will get a lunch and 3 times tea or coffee while shopkeeper is having.Parents of these kids might be working anywhere else and doesn't care about this flower bud's education.

At most times, Mothers should depends upon these kids daily wages where is father most times in "busy in boosting". there will be a one tragedy story behind all these kids.

When ever time permits or their owners are not around these kids will go for park to watching kids playing around, Normally these kids will not go inside because his shop owner might come anytime, if he caught him his daily wages will be cut for the day.

When he stare at playing kids from outside grill of the park , I captured him from inside. For me he looks like in prison and he his... when this small buds will have a chance to get freedom and joy ?? Please Stop Child Labor.

Super Star.....

these are all so amazing !

I must tell you that I have had  my DLSR longer than you have been using this little point and shoot and am NO WHERE near this good.

You have an amazing EYE for the photograph and that is shown in these shots.

I love the narrative you give as well, and I can "see" a book written just like that..... one that would definatly sell.........wether the photos are technically correct or not.....but your shots are so GREAT it is hard to find a flaw in them.

And I agree.........please stop child labor.

Add me to the list of people amazed by your work!  My parents took a missions trip to Gunter City and flew into Chennai also.  They helped build a church there and their story reminded me of your photo "Shadows At Work".  They were amazed by the whole experience and loved the people of India.  Keep posting...I'll keep checking back for new photos!

 Hi,  AbbyS and 74pinto,

Thank you for your touching words.. really happy from responce from you guys.. No words to say.. except clicking some good movements for you too...

AbbyS.. convey my wishes/ thanks to your parents for helping to built a Church in India... Really appreciateable.

Guy's... Please rate this thread.. if you think Stars fit to my images..

Thanks in Advance :)