It was a great moment for me when I heard that one of my photos was accepted for TTL’s BIF5(Bangladesh in Frames5) photo exhibition at Drik Gallery in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Here is a previous post of the photo that was accepted: https://marlandphotos.com/2012/06/17/boli-khela-wrestling/
Here are some photos of the opening day of this event.
With exhibition photo!
This young girl is a rag-picker. She goes out every morning to collect recyclable items such as paper and plastic to sell. The rag-pickers typically are carrying a big burlap bag which hopefully gets filled!
One of many of my young friends!
I wish a Happy Bengali New Year to All My Friends in Bangladesh!
I confess I was busy getting my income tax report ready to file to meet tomorrow’s deadline. I guess I do have an automatic 2 month extension, but I’d rather not take it. Anyway, we heard marchers outside on the street, so I headed out and grabbed a rickshaw to catch them on Sir Sayeed Rd. Then I decided since I was out to go to Manik Mia, so I asked the rickshaw wallah to take me there (http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/nation-mingles-with-baishakh-colours/) . The lanes on both sides of the median were painted the whole way from Mirpur Rd. to the circle where Manik Mia splits. It was nice to take a break and see the festive air of the city. The photo of me was taken by the rickshaw wallah!
I hope this is a great year for Bangladesh in spite of the many hartals, demonstrations, etc. recently.
Photo taken by Rickshaw Wallah!
On Sir Sayeed Rd
Elephant on Rickshaw Van
A night’s work!
Neighborhood Tea Stand
I shot this photo at ISO 5,000 which accounts for the grain. It was at 21 mm, 1/50th sec, and f/3.5 using a 18-55 Canon kit lens.
Father, Mother, and daughter at the Four Seasons Restaurant!
Who do they think I am photographing? 🙂
Typically this lady will ask me for a small donation. This hot day her son said he wants a Coke! I had just bought myself a Diet Pepsi, so I decided it was the day to let him enjoy a Coke!
Happy Boy
These painters hope today somebody will need some painting done! This is a daily sight at our local market.
Painters
Equipment
These are three of my friends. In the morning they walk around looking for paper and plastic they can sell for recycling. In the afternoon they go to school. The shy one is hiding behind his bag!
Friends!
Philipp, you will be missed though we are planning to see you in Basel, Switzerland on June 11!! We served these breads to guests today and most of the loaves were consumed!!
Sonnenblumenkernetbrot & Kornerbrot Breads
Our friend from Switzerland!
Urdinkelbrot & Butterzopf Breads
Left hand on top of lens to focus is not a good practice. A bad habit I have. Solider to hold the lens on the bottom for sharper photos.
Diligent Bangla Language Student!!
We had two special sons and three grandsons, as well as a great daughter-in-law, but we never had daughters or granddaughters!
We have been blessed by others like this little gem, who are like daughters or granddaughters to my wife and I.
My little friend with me!
The Camerist's Collection 