Tag Archive for: Documentary Photography
Umbrella Vendor by Arif Hossain SayeedUmbrella Vendor by Arif Hossain Sayeed
In the labyrinthine alleys of Old Dhaka, where history whispers through the ancient walls, a man emerged as a guardian against the elements. With a kaleidoscope of umbrellas unfurled like vibrant petals, he stood, a stalwart defender against the monsoon's wrath. Each umbrella, a shield against the tempest's fury, became a beacon of hope in the rain-soaked streets, where every droplet echoed the rhythm of resilience.
A Wonder Kid by Arif Hossain SayeedA Wonder Kid by Arif Hossain Sayeed
It was at Old Dhaka, a street vendor was selling umbrellas and people was passing by; my sixth sense said, “Here a photograph is waiting for me.” I got ready with my camera and suddenly a child came out and noticed me, but I wanted a candid, so after around five minutes when the child forgotten my present, she started playing something like hide and seek. I just wished, the vendor had not looked at me that time. I set a frame in my mind where two people would pass with motion one at right side and another one at left side.
Holi Kids by Arif Hossain SayeedHoli Kids by Arif Hossain Sayeed
In the vibrant chaos of a Holi festival celebration, a moment of pure joy was captured through my lens. Children, their faces smeared with bright hues of pink, blue, and yellow, were engrossed in playful mischief, throwing colorful powders at each other with glee. Amidst the flurry of colors and laughter, I snapped this photograph, freezing a fleeting moment of innocent happiness and camaraderie that defines the spirit of Holi.