Art linked to improved health

I have wondered about reason of photography and other arts, dance and singing may sound most tempting forms of art, what so good about a fine art print hanging on empty space? is it all about filling the space or it  has an affect on health or any other positive aspects.

Here is interesting article i read on BBC, i would like to share with you. My experience says, i remain away from depression or work tension just because of my passion, the photography which allows me to explore nature and human wonders, keeps me satisfied.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13501294

PS: i am not able to shoot much these days!

cheers

Abstract from Mosque

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Pakistani Fine Art Prints

Dear Admirers, i am introducing range of fine art prints framed and shipped through out Pakistan. Size ranges from 10x15inch upto 20x30inch or larger depending on photograph.

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The Walking tree printed and framed, standard frame style with boarder. 

Photographic review of 2010

I have compiled my best photos from 2010, i hope you will like it. Click to enter gallery and order prints of your choice!

2nd International Muslim Art Exhibition 2010. IMAE2010

Proudly announcing my participation in mega event to be held at New Orleans, USA. Check links for press release and details. 

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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center hosts the 2nd International Muslim Artists Exhibition 2010 (IMAE2010) from November 26 – December 31, 2010 in conjunction with the 4th Annual New Orleans Middle East Film Festival. The opening reception is onNovember 26th at 6:00 P.M. The reception is free and open to the public.

The IMAE2010 features contemporary artwork created by 19 contemporary Muslim artists representing 5 countries: U.S.A., Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. Paintings, photographs, graphic designs, ceramic, installation and mixed media work are the mediums of the displayed work.  More than 70% of the participants are female artists. Artists include:

1. Abdelrazek Eid (Egypt)	11. Mona Abdala (NJ, U.S.A.)
2. Ameena Khan (FL, U.S.A.)	12. Muhammad Ahmad (U.S.A. & Pakistan)
3. Awais Yaqub (Pakistan)	13. Nadia Janjua (MD, U.S.A.)
4. Ayesha Samadani (CA, U.S.A.)	14. Reem Hammad (CA, U.S.A.)
5. Haitham Eid (Egypt)	15. Salma Arastu (CA, U.S.A.)
6. Halide Salam (VA, U.S.A.)	16. Sama Wareh (CA, U.S.A.)
7. Huda Totonji (U.S.A. & Saudi Arabia)	17. Sophia Sattar (CA, U.S.A.)
8. Iman Hasan (OH, U.S.A.)	18. Suzanne Wingate (New Zealand)
9. Maece Seirafi (CA, U.S.A.)	19. Taslim Van Hattum (LA, U.S.A.)
10. Michael Klaus Schmidt (IL, U.S.A.)

"Prayer", a cooperative artwork between Cara Greco, a non-Muslim artist and Haitham Eid, a Muslim artist and the exhibit curator, will be on display. Haitham Eid said, "The IMAE2010 aims to serve as a bridge between cultures and to promote mutual understanding." Eid also added, "The IMAE2010 is a collective effort from the Muslim and non-Muslim communities in our beloved city of New Orleans to help rebuild the city and strengthen the ties among our citizens."

The IMAE2010 is sponsored by Zeitgeist Multidisciplinary Arts Center, International Muslimah Artists Networkand Baraka Institute. Rene Broussard, Executive Director of Zeitgeist said, "Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center is extremely proud and honored to present this international showcase of works by contemporary Muslim artists to coincide with the opening of our 4th Annual New Orleans Middle East Film Festival." Broussard added, "Together with the International Muslim Artists Exhibition, Zeitgeist hopes to provide a vital and unique venue, an oasis if you will, to celebrate art and culture and for discourse and understanding."

The exhibit catalogue can be purchased online www.imae.us

SOURCE Zeitgeist Multidisciplinary Arts Center

All gone

Back to work after Eid al-adha.

Image © Awais Yaqub 2007  www.awaisyaqub.com

New Fine art print added

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Lovely Flowers for your Home

Decorate your home with beautiful prints of FLOWERS !!

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Capturing flow of water

It has been always in my wish list to shoot flowing water ! Well visit to northern areas of Pakistan this summer gave me chance to fulfill my desire. I shot a lot flowing water scape there, i shot a lot of images. This is daring Kunhar river that flows through Kaghan Valley. It is known as killer river that will take everything in its way. Crashing water on rocks create horrifying sound that can lead to river phobia ! Rocks ah what a beautiful piece of art full of textures and perfect in shape. I decided to make them part of scene.

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The Technique

Before any body asks here is what i did to sucessfully capture these images.

To capture flowing water you got to have set your camera for slow shutter settings. I used canon Kit Lens 18-55 at f/8 and f/11. I had 58mm ND 8 Sony filter on it to stop down the light.  Keep shutter speed lower then 1/8, 1/6 sec. The last one was shot at 13 sec with kit lens. If you don't have an ND filter wait till sun goes down and very little light of day is left, this may give focusing tough time so becareful with focusing.