Light & Composition » Spiritual Photography http://www.lightandcomposition.com Towards the true essence of photography Thu, 23 May 2013 07:49:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Divine Will, by Faisal Khanhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-february-24-divine-will-by-faisal-khan/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-february-24-divine-will-by-faisal-khan/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:12:38 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=27901 Once I was staying in an old Riad in Fes & while walking around I found this sentence engraved on a column & I liked it. It translates: By God’s will is every movement and stillness. Technical Info: Canon EOS 7D | Exposure 1/50sec @ f/1.4 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 50mm Award Winner: [...]

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]]> Once I was staying in an old Riad in Fes & while walking around I found this sentence engraved on a column & I liked it. It translates: By God’s will is every movement and stillness.

Divine Will, by Faisal Khan
Technical Info: Canon EOS 7D | Exposure 1/50sec @ f/1.4 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 50mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | February 25
Award Score: 60 (Value 11, Clarity 11.5, Composition 14, Style 11.5, Skill 12)

Title of the photograph: Divine Will
Photo of the Day Award Category: Spiritual Photography
Photograph Location: Fes | Morocco

Photographer: Faisal Khan ( Casablanca, Morocco ) Registered Photographer
Faisal Khan, who was raised in Saudi Arabia, started taking photograph just a year ago. Along with travel and exploration, photography became another passion for him. It was his childhood dream to travel & live in many countries. Once he graduated with chemical engineering, he had the opportunity to work for long stints in many locations and have traveled around 30 countries. It was a great door for him to have in-depth contact with his religions, cultures, and lifestyles. At the same time this privilege to establish some strong relationships with friends around the world.

Back in 2003, Faisal has embarked on a journey to self-discovery that led to a gradual shift in lifestyle and daily habits, made him drop 28kg of excess body weight, then it was followed by a focus on growing his spiritual dimension. He has started practicing Yoga, meditation, and performed Hajj (Islamic pilgrimage). All these led to a series of positive personal changes in his life, and a quest for continuous development and strong desire to connect with God. He came to realize that, in solitude and being in nature he can know God more through his creations. Visual encounters and messages that he passed by can be captured, and reflected upon with photography. Faisal hopes that through his exploratory lifestyle, he keeps on fueling his strength in connecting with the creation of Almighty. Also, he hopes that through his photos he can inspire others to realize how Allah is the Greatest, and majestic, then take another positive step forward towards a happier life. Faisal sees photography as a form of meditation that channels positive energy through him, a way of contemplation, self-discovery and awareness; much more than capturing a moment. It requires him to be in the moment, focused on his subject and totally detached from what’s unnecessary around him. In his free time, Faisal enjoys running, trekking, paragliding, reading, being in Yoga, learn surfing and kite boarding.

Portfolio: http://500px.com/faisal_khan
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=553321755

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-february-24-divine-will-by-faisal-khan/feed/ 0 Waiting for an Answer, by Jim Alonzohttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-24-waiting-for-an-answer-by-jim-alonzo/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-24-waiting-for-an-answer-by-jim-alonzo/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:59:32 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=12215 I saw this man, removed his sandals and sat by the ledge of the pillars. Wondering and waiting for something. Sweaty, he reached for his pocket a hanky, wiped his forehead and neck. He looked around and up, closed his eyes but did not pray. I thought to myself that this man is just tired. [...]

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]]> I saw this man, removed his sandals and sat by the ledge of the pillars. Wondering and waiting for something. Sweaty, he reached for his pocket a hanky, wiped his forehead and neck. He looked around and up, closed his eyes but did not pray. I thought to myself that this man is just tired. Being curious, I approached to the man with a question. I asked him if he is alright. He answered with gladness, “Yes I’m OK! I’m just waiting for Almighty’s answer to my prayers”.

Waiting for an Answer, by Jim Alonzo
Technical Specs: Nikon D90 | 12-24mm f/4G | Exposure f/4 @ 1/8sec | ISO 200
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | July 24
Award Score: 60 (Value 11, Clarity 10.5, Composition 15, Style 12.5, Skill 11)

Title of the Photograph: Waiting for an Answer
Photo of the Day Award Category: Spiritual Photography
Photograph Location: Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates

Photographer: Jim Alonzo (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Registered Photographer
Jim Alonzo is a coffee-addicted Interior Designer, who loves photography, potato chips, and driving people mad. When Jim had his first Instamatic camera (Olympus) in college, he never knew that it is going to be one of his passions. He set up a small studio and took pictures of his sisters and when he saw the photos he had taken, he said to him “I think I’m loving this.” When the DSLR boomed into Dubai circuit, he bought his own DSLR, and from then on, he never stopped taking photographs. His favorite subjects to photograph are kids and landscapes. He believes that, maybe someday he will have the chance to meet the famous photographers around the world and have the chance to work with them.

Gallery: http://www.dphotographer.co.uk/user/jpgalonzo
Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/james.p.alonzo/photos_albums
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.p.alonzo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/jimalonzo1206

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-july-24-waiting-for-an-answer-by-jim-alonzo/feed/ 1 Soul Searching, by Jim Alonzohttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-20-soul-searching-by-jim-alonzo/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-20-soul-searching-by-jim-alonzo/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 14:23:57 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=8820 As the country’s grand mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Masjid is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. It is the largest mosque in the U.A.E. and the numbers during Eid can be more than forty thousand people. The main prayer hall can accommodate over 7,000 worshipers. There are two smaller [...]

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]]> As the country’s grand mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Masjid is the key place of worship for Friday gathering and Eid prayers. It is the largest mosque in the U.A.E. and the numbers during Eid can be more than forty thousand people. The main prayer hall can accommodate over 7,000 worshipers. There are two smaller prayer halls, with a 1,500-capacity each, one of which is the female prayer hall.

Photo of the Day - May 20
Technical Specs: Nikon D80 | Exposure: f/2.2 at 1/800 sec | ISO 100 | Focal Length 50mm
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | May 20
Title of the Photograph: Soul Searching
Photo of the Day Award Category: Spiritual Photography
Photograph Location: Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates

Photographer: Jim Alonzo (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates)
Jim Alonzo is a coffee-addicted Interior Designer, who loves photography and potato chips. When Jim had his first Instamatic camera (Olympus) in college, he never knew that it is going to be one of his passion. He set up a small studio and took pictures of his sisters and when he saw the photos he had taken, he said to himself “I think I’m loving this.” It’s been a year since he bought his own DSLR. His favorite subjects to photograph are kids and landscapes. he got no formal training, but he believes that, maybe someday he will have the chance to meet the famous photographers around the world and have the chance to work with them.

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jpgalonzo/
Portfolio: http://www.dphotographer.co.uk/show_profile.php?userid=13452&page=
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jimalonzo1206
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=564450998

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-may-20-soul-searching-by-jim-alonzo/feed/ 1 Heaven Awaits, by Jim Alonzohttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-26-heaven-awaits-by-jim-alonzo/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-26-heaven-awaits-by-jim-alonzo/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00:04 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=4086 The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca being direct influences. The dome layout and floor plan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque and the architecture was inspired by both [...]

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]]> The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca being direct influences. The dome layout and floor plan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque and the architecture was inspired by both Mughal and Moorish design. This was taken an hour before the mosque closes for the evening.

Photo of the Day - April 26
Technical Info: Nikon D90 | Focal Length: 18mm | Exposure: f/3.5 at 1/15s | ISO 3200
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 26

Title of the Photograph: Heaven Awaits
Photo of the Day Award Category: Spiritual Photography
Photograph Location: Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates

Photographer: Jim Alonzo (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Registered Photographer
Jim Alonzo is a coffee-addicted Interior Designer, who loves photography, potato chips, and driving people mad. When Jim had his first Instamatic camera (Olympus) in college, he never knew that it is going to be one of his passions. He set up a small studio and took pictures of his sisters and when he saw the photos he had taken, he said to him “I think I’m loving this.” When the DSLR boomed into Dubai circuit, he bought his own DSLR, and from then on, he never stopped taking photographs. His favorite subjects to photograph are kids and landscapes. He believes that, maybe someday he will have the chance to meet the famous photographers around the world and have the chance to work with them.

Gallery: http://www.dphotographer.co.uk/user/jpgalonzo
Facebook Album: https://www.facebook.com/james.p.alonzo/photos_albums
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.p.alonzo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/jimalonzo1206

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]]> http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-april-26-heaven-awaits-by-jim-alonzo/feed/ 1 Golden Pillars, by Sarin Somanhttp://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-06-golden-pillars-by-sarin-soman/ http://www.lightandcomposition.com/photo-of-the-day-august-06-golden-pillars-by-sarin-soman/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:42 +0000 L&C Team http://www.lightandcomposition.com/?p=1588 This Photo taken at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque,Abu Dhabi.Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world.It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried [...]

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]]> This Photo taken at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque,Abu Dhabi.Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world.It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, who is also buried there. The mosque was officially opened in the Islamic month of Ramadan in 2007. The design of the mosque can be best described as a fusion of Arab, Mughal and Moorish architecture.The Sheikh Zayed Mosque made some world records are 1)The carpet laid out on the vast expanse is the “World’s Largest Carpet” made by Iran’s Carpet Company and designed by Iranian artist Ali Khaliqi. 2)This mosque also holds the largest chandelier in the world.

Golden Pillars, by Sarin Soman
Award Winner: Photo of the Day | August 06

Title of the photograph: Golden Pillars
Photo of the Day Award Category: Spiritual Photography
Photograph Location: Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Photographer: Sarin Soman (Dubai,UAE)
Sarin Soman is a software engineer, working and living in Dubai,United Arab Emirates. He is basically from India. Since 2005, he has started photography as his hobby.But till the year 2009, most of the photos he clicked were not based on any technical points or compositions.Whatever comes to his way he just clicked.From 2009 onwards he has taken photography as bit more serious hobby and concentrated on compositions,technical aspects etc. Flickr groups,websites and friends helped him a lot to learn photography. For him photography is something close to his heart. He uses to say it his wife – camera is his second wife. Still he is a beginner in photography and a long way to go. He has great desire like one i day he wants to become a full-time photographer and from his photography he can win his bread.
Portfolio: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarinsoman/

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