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Mastering Focus Stacking in Photoshop — My 2012 Article
Multiple images taken at different focus distances to give a resulting image is called the Focus Stacking (bracketing) technique. Focus Stacking is shooting several shots of one subject thn combine thm together … but the difference between each shot is where we have focus point on the object .. why we need it … u…
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Meeting Steve McCurry — A Legend Behind the Lens
Meeting Steve McCurry was not just a moment, it was a lifetime memory. His photographs don’t just capture images — they breathe life. If life itself had a visual diary, Steve McCurry’s work would be the closest reflection of it. Zindagi mein tasveerein aur tasveeron mein zindagi dekhna ho to Steve McCurry’s ka blog dekhein….
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Kalam-e-Ameer Khusrau – “Zihale miskin makun taghaful” by Humayun Peerzada
I was deeply touched by this poem. The thoughts it conveys are truly universal — feelings of longing, love, and human connection that transcend time and language. It resonates with every heart, and I felt like sharing it here with my friends and well-wishers. Zehaal-e-Miskeen — Amir Khusro Written in Persian and Brij Bhasha This…
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When Dementia Enters Home: My Mother, Our Family, and the Unseen Struggles
14 March to 18th March 2009 were the most harrowing days for my mother and for the entire family. She use to see a imaginary visual .. the visual use to make fun of her .. it started when she use to say that there is someone at the door .. making fun of her…
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Merry Christmas & Happy 2010
Merry Christmas and Happy 2010 to all my friends on flickr, youtube, facebook, twitter, my blog on wordpress & instagram May this season bring joy, peace, and love into every home. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year ahead. Love you all … Humayunn Niaz Ahmed Peerzaada.
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Hooghly Imambara | Kolkata | West Bengal Heritage | by Humayunn Peerzaada
The historic Hooghly Imambara, located in Bandel near Kolkata, was built in 1841 by Hajee Mohummud Mohsin and completed in 1861 at a cost of more than two lakh rupees — a massive sum for that era. Its iconic clock was specially imported from England. This two-storied structure features a wide entrance, giant towers, and…
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No time to stand and stare …
“Leisure” by W.H. Davies is one of those timeless poems that nudges us to pause, breathe, and reflect. In a world rushing past, it reminds us of the beauty we often miss — the trees, the streams, the smiles, and the simple moments of stillness. “LEISURE” What is this life if, full of care, We…
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May their souls rest in peace .. Amen
This post is a heartfelt tribute to the innocent lives lost and the brave souls who stood tall during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks — a day that changed the city forever. =========================================================================== Days became months and months gave way to a year. In the past 12 months .. we mourned .. we cried …..
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Bengal bids adieu to Goddess Durga, Kolkata – India.
Shot at Baboo Rajchunder Doss Ghaut aka Babu Ghat. Mera pehla safar Kolkata ka tha, aur kismat se us waqt mujhe apni zindagi ka ek unforgettable experience dekhne ko mila — Durga Maa ka visarjan. 🌺 Yeh meri pehli mulaqat thi is mahaan shahar ki roohani aur cultural energy se. Visarjan ke palon mein jo…
