Some Street photos from Lahore

Awais Yaqub · Jun-28-2009, 09:59 AM

I was away to shoot two very famous mosques of Mughal period last Sunday posted in this thread. They are located in Lahore, Lahore is about 5 hours via Motorway from Islamabad.

It was Sunday so no crowd otherwise it is hard to walk in the street. This area is also known as ancient walled city of Lahore.

I reached Lahore before sunrise so i had special Lahore Breakfast called "Halwa Poori" it is my favorite breakfast.

Deep frying Poories

Jug of Lassi, a special drink popular in Pakistan. It is yogurt Shake with salt or sugar i cannot live without it especially in summers.

Making of Lassi. It is interesting to know even ingredients used are very common but still everyone cannot make it with such a great taste.

Mirror

Bro and Sister were playing in street and asked me for a photo. To bad it came out blur

Lahoe is known for its lively and loving people. And they love to pose for Camera

rutt · Jun-28-2009, 10:46 AM

For me, it's a good window into a far away place. That last shot (and probably the first) would be improved with better contrast (and then it will also need enhanced color).

rwells · Jun-28-2009, 12:48 PM

Awais,

While I freely admit that I just don't get street photography, I always seem to enjoy yours

Given some of the strong comments on some post lately, I've started looking at street/PJ post, looking at the photos first, then reading the info usually accompanying each, to see if I originally got out of the photo what the words then say. Yours seem to match up pretty well. Not that I would get the "details" exactly, but the general gist.

I agree with Rutt. Your shots give me a window of a another part of the world that I'll likely never witness first-hand.

Thanks for posting these.

Awais Yaqub · Jun-29-2009, 06:18 AM

Thanks Rutt and Randy for kind words

Rutt it surly needs a contrast boost ! thanks for showing the difference i will do that

torags · Jun-29-2009, 02:19 PM

Well Awais that #1 is my favorite. I like it without sat. The sat might undermine the smog which is part of the soul of the picture.

I too, am a kid at the window with rutt & rwells.

Thanks for the post.

Rags

Awais Yaqub · Jun-30-2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torags

Well Awais that #1 is my favorite. I like it without sat. The sat might undermine the smog which is part of the soul of the picture.

I too, am a kid at the window with rutt & rwells.

Thanks for the post.

Rags

Hello
Thanks a lot Rags !

zoomer · Jun-30-2009, 10:32 AM

Very interesting photos. Nice look through the viewfinder into another culture.

MeefZah · Jul-04-2009, 03:19 AM

I like the last one, as you shot it, unretouched.

Punkybeth · Jul-04-2009, 05:17 AM

Awais...these photos are great! I think your original (last photo) has more feeling in it than the added contrast...I can almost smell the Halwa Poori being made in the street...the contrast shot takes that feeling away...does that make sense?

Anyway, well done! By the way, what is Halwa Poori made of? It looks really good!

Thanks for sharing.

Robyn

kdog · Jul-04-2009, 08:47 AM

Excellent series, Awais! This is what I've been hoping you'd post. Absolutely fascinating.

Can wait to see more scenes from your corner of the word.

-joel

VayCayMom · Jul-04-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkybeth

Awais...these photos are great! I think your original (last photo) has more feeling in it than the added contrast...I can almost smell the Halwa Poori being made in the street...the contrast shot takes that feeling away...does that make sense?

Anyway, well done! By the way, what is Halwa Poori made of? It looks really good!

Thanks for sharing.

Robyn

Robyn read my mind, I was going to post the same thing.

Awais Yaqub · Jul-04-2009, 12:08 PM

Hey, thank you guys.
Well Robyn
Here are links to how Halwa Poori Cholay breakfast is made

http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...oojihalwa.html
http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...stan/puri.html
http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...loocholay.html

Awais Yaqub · Jul-04-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdog

Excellent series, Awais! This is what I've been hoping you'd post. Absolutely fascinating.

Can wait to see more scenes from your corner of the word.

-joel

Thanks Joel, i myself love to explore this side of Pakistan. It is full of love and taste, but unfortunately due to sick situation my dad want me to stay in house

.

Punkybeth · Jul-04-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awais Yaqub

Hey, thank you guys.
Well Robyn
Here are links to how Halwa Poori Cholay breakfast is made

http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...oojihalwa.html
http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...stan/puri.html
http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...loocholay.html

Thanks Awais...looks delicious! I might have to try these recipes.

Awais Yaqub · Jul-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punkybeth

Thanks Awais...looks delicious! I might have to try these recipes.

No problem, go on try that, and invite me too

Jun-28-2009, 10:46 AM	#2
rutt Cave canem! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 6,395	For me, it's a good window into a far away place. That last shot (and probably the first) would be improved with better contrast (and then it will also need enhanced color). __________________ If not now, when?

Jun-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#3
rwells Let the shootin' begin... Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,605	Awais, While I freely admit that I just don't get street photography, I always seem to enjoy yours Given some of the strong comments on some post lately, I've started looking at street/PJ post, looking at the photos first, then reading the info usually accompanying each, to see if I originally got out of the photo what the words then say. Yours seem to match up pretty well. Not that I would get the "details" exactly, but the general gist. I agree with Rutt. Your shots give me a window of a another part of the world that I'll likely never witness first-hand. Thanks for posting these. __________________ Randy

Jun-29-2009, 06:18 AM	#4
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 9,803	Thanks Rutt and Randy for kind words Rutt it surly needs a contrast boost ! thanks for showing the difference i will do that __________________ My Website \| Twitter Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul iqbal

Jun-29-2009, 02:19 PM	#5
torags Major grins Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,204	Well Awais that #1 is my favorite. I like it without sat. The sat might undermine the smog which is part of the soul of the picture. I too, am a kid at the window with rutt & rwells. Thanks for the post. Rags __________________ Rags I don't know the heroes... I just take pictures

Jul-04-2009, 05:17 AM	#9
Punkybeth Major grins Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Haven, Connecticut Posts: 121	Awais...these photos are great! I think your original (last photo) has more feeling in it than the added contrast...I can almost smell the Halwa Poori being made in the street...the contrast shot takes that feeling away...does that make sense? Anyway, well done! By the way, what is Halwa Poori made of? It looks really good! Thanks for sharing. Robyn __________________ Robyn T. Lisone Modern and Fun Lifestyle Pet Photography www.MUTTography.com www.robynlisone.com www.digital-blooms.com Canon 5D Mk II \| Canon 20D 16-35mm 2.8L 70-200mm 2.8L 50mm 1.8 (cheapy but great!) 580EX

Jun-28-2009, 09:59 AM	#1
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 9,803	Some Street photos from Lahore I was away to shoot two very famous mosques of Mughal period last Sunday posted in this thread. They are located in Lahore, Lahore is about 5 hours via Motorway from Islamabad. It was Sunday so no crowd otherwise it is hard to walk in the street. This area is also known as ancient walled city of Lahore. I reached Lahore before sunrise so i had special Lahore Breakfast called "Halwa Poori" it is my favorite breakfast. Deep frying Poories Jug of Lassi, a special drink popular in Pakistan. It is yogurt Shake with salt or sugar i cannot live without it especially in summers. Making of Lassi. It is interesting to know even ingredients used are very common but still everyone cannot make it with such a great taste. Mirror Bro and Sister were playing in street and asked me for a photo. To bad it came out blur Lahoe is known for its lively and loving people. And they love to pose for Camera __________________ My Website \| Twitter Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul iqbal

Jun-30-2009, 10:32 AM	#7
zoomer Major grins Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 1,518	Very interesting photos. Nice look through the viewfinder into another culture.

Jul-04-2009, 03:19 AM	#8
MeefZah Smirk Diggler Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	I like the last one, as you shot it, unretouched.

Jul-04-2009, 08:47 AM	#10
kdog artistically challenged Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 5,183	Excellent series, Awais! This is what I've been hoping you'd post. Absolutely fascinating. Can wait to see more scenes from your corner of the word. -joel __________________ http://desertilluminations.com/

Jul-04-2009, 12:08 PM	#12
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 9,803	Hey, thank you guys. Well Robyn Here are links to how Halwa Poori Cholay breakfast is made http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...oojihalwa.html http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...stan/puri.html http://www.angelfire.com/country/fau...loocholay.html __________________ My Website \| Twitter Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul iqbal

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