The Award Award Showcase The Gallery Publications Gears University Expeditions Career About Us Dev-Lab Learning & AI Future Curriculum Curiosity & Consciousness Sign In Submit Your Work →
Contributing Writer Photographic Narrative & Cultural Perspectives

Mohiuddin Ahmed

Mohiuddin Ahmed has contributed over a hundred reflections to Light & Composition, meditating on the convergence of culture, visual poetry, and the human story captured in the decisive moment.

103 Published Reflections

Reflections by Mohiuddin Ahmed

Showing 12 of 103 essays
Invisible Ties Photo of the Day
May 18, 2012

Invisible Ties

How do you define love? Sometimes it’s a lot of attention, or a single expression can do it. Can’t they? We can feel it…Can we see it? Haven’t we experienced it in the compassion of others, in a single moment of juxtaposed emotions? It is such a small word with such a big impact and […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Living in Colors Photo of the Day
May 17, 2012

Living in Colors

When you wake up in the morning, do you ever ask yourself what color you feel like today? When you get down from your bed, plan to do things, or sport a new look, do you ever think of the color formation you are going to create? Have you ever believed that every moment you […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Simple Pleasures Photo of the Day
May 16, 2012

Simple Pleasures

There are simple things in life, in food, around us, everywhere; little things which go unnoticed, yet add value to the larger content. Have you ever thought about that? Think about it…look around you…you will find plenty of things. A little smile or gesture can swing the mood in a room. A simple pass from […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Innocence Photo of the Day
May 15, 2012

Innocence

Kids always capture your emotions, whether it’s in their smile, their sadness, or their innocence. They are good at snagging our attention. What is it that gives us pause? Their innocence? Their simpless that we crave to have in this complex world? Or is it the raw emotion they can exhibit through their eyes? Why […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Quest of the Adventure Photo of the Day
May 14, 2012

Quest of the Adventure

Why do people enjoy adventure? Why does man venture from his comfort zone to embrace feelings of uncertainty that come with adventure? Is it just for excitement or for fame? What do you think? Maybe its hardwired in our genes and this is why we are still around today. Man wants to taste the obscure […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Tidbits of Joy Photo of the Day
May 13, 2012

Tidbits of Joy

My 3 year old niece would jump at the site of this photo, and so do I. Haven’t you feel the same enthusiasm as a kid? Such is the impact of chocolate, which can bring out the kid in oneself. It can offer so many emotions to you. Chocolate acts as an expression of emotions, […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
The City that Never Sleeps Photo of the Day
May 12, 2012

The City that Never Sleeps

I love New York City. Who doesn’t? It is called the Empire City, the City that Never Sleeps, the Big Apple, Gotham City, the Concrete Jungle. All speak of the greatest city in the world, New York. They say that if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. And why not? New […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
For the Love and Cooperation Photo of the Day
May 11, 2012

For the Love and Cooperation

In the life of a Muslim, a Masjid (mosque) has a great importance. It has also a greater impact in a Muslim society. Here, a Muslim rekindles his spirituality, strengthens his relationship with one and only Creator, Allah, the Lord of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns’ and all that exists). Here he/she meets their fellow Muslim […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
The Anticipation Photo of the Day
May 9, 2012

The Anticipation

Waiting, yearning for your loved ones is the hardest of all. It seems like time freezes on those moments. The anticipation sometimes turns into frustration. Maybe for the grownups it became bearable. But still, don’t we feel the anguish? Longing of children for their parents is the most intimate expression that one can feel. Have […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Chronicles of a Rainy Day Photo of the Day
May 8, 2012

Chronicles of a Rainy Day

You must have experienced rain in your life, haven’t you? And the sound of those rain drops were sometimes so overwhelming that you mind got transported you to another world, didn’t it? In a rainy day, most of the time everything goes standstill. Then you get time to savor the moments. Sometimes it takes you […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
A Mesmerizing Journey Photo of the Day
May 7, 2012

A Mesmerizing Journey

Everyone dreams…and in everyone’s dream there is one’s own place. Don’t you have a place where everything is as you want and you do whatever you want? Man has the power to imagine, so, man does imagine! But, what happens if you come across a place in life that is like your dream, do you […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Against the Odds Photo of the Day
May 6, 2012

Against the Odds

Life always pits us against the odds, wouldn’t you agree? Sometimes we slip away, sometimes we fight back. But, life does test us…and life is not fair to everyone. Some of us enjoy it all, whilst some endure hardships. From my air-conditioned room, I gaze at the photo of this boy enduring hardship, standing in […]
Visual Archive Read Essay →
Light & Composition University

Aspire to Write for Light & Composition?

Master the discipline of literary essayism, photographic criticism, and evocative narrative. Explore our accredited diplomas, masterclasses, and craft workshops.

Diploma in Creative Writing and Copywriting Professional Diploma
1-Year Comprehensive Curriculum $275.00

Diploma in Creative Writing and Copywriting

From the first story you dare to set down in your own voice to the single persuasive line that makes readers take notice. Master narrative non-fiction, storytelling, and high-impact editorial writing.

View Curriculum & Enroll →
Becoming a Writer Foundational Masterclass
Self-Paced / Core Curriculum $8.00

Becoming a Writer

For writing stories that move readers — that shape their feelings, raise their expectations, and show the world through your unique artistic lens.

View Curriculum & Enroll →
Basic Creative Writing Certificate Course
8-Week Intensive $75.00

Basic Creative Writing

Develop an instinct for rhythm, descriptive precision, and evocative prose. Learn the fundamentals of transforming visual observations into compelling essays.

View Curriculum & Enroll →
Advanced Creative Writing: Character, Setting, and Story Advanced Workshop
8-Week Masterclass $75.00

Advanced Creative Writing: Character, Setting, and Story

Deepen your narrative architecture. Master character interiority, sensory setting descriptions, and the literary craft of non-fiction and short essays.

View Curriculum & Enroll →
The Art of the Opening: Writing the Lede Craft Masterclass
Focused Masterclass $75.00

The Art of the Opening: Writing the Lede

The art of the opening sentence and decisive paragraph. Learn how to arrest attention and command the reader’s gaze from the very first line.

View Curriculum & Enroll →
A Photographer’s Guide to Writing Visual & Prose Synergy
Publication & Guide $5.00

A Photographer’s Guide to Writing

A guide for photographers who want to articulate the philosophy behind their images, write artist statements, and craft features for global publications.

View Curriculum & Enroll →
Explore All Diplomas & Degrees →