Lean on me..

When you're not strong..
and i'll be your friend..
i'll help you carry on..

mon bel ami..

Sure is..

Amita n Kaajal

Friends.. and natural posers.

The bridge returns..

When in Sydney, photograph the worthy.

Friends..

My friends, find just enough shade and sit down for a chat, waiting for me to take my photos. This one isnt amazing, but i just love the sunlight coming through the canopy of the trees, casting scatters of light on the table and my friends. I think it looks nice enough to show.

Trust..

My friend Hasan as he patiently holds his hand out with food, waiting to gain the trust of the swan, which finally it gives.

Lets go that way..

hmm... camera shy perhaps.. but they all turned away as i went to take a photo.

Mother swan and baby

Let your mother lead the way to a happy and prosperous swan life.
The beautiful sunset backdrop on cool winter waters makes for a beautiful, stress free life ahead for the baby i'm sure.

Time for a nap..

This old man has all the right character for a photo opportunity..
As the sun had alomst faded completely, i really wanted another b&w opportunity, the night green leaves behind him would have caused too much unnecessary noise in the photo to perfectly reflect this old man resting oh so peacefully.

A helping hand..

How cute is she, a father hands his daughter a piece of bread as he comforts her in building up the courage to hand feed the ducks.

To be that duck..

The gentle calm as the sun retires for the day, and the ducks go for one last swim while theres still light.

Brand new..

Cradled in her mothers arms, such a stressed expression. Is it the new world she's come into, is it the bright lights, all the new faces? Who knows what they are thinking.. But it would really be fascinating to read the thoughts of a baby.

The 1 Minute Challenge..

Sit on that chair and dont move for 1 minute and ill give you sweets. Super hyperactive Isha, tempted by her friends crazy jumping antics on the other side of the room, just could not resist. Jumping and yelling crazily was waaaay more fun then some sweets. I caught her hopping off after what seemed to her like 20 seconds of eternity.

Silent Night, Holy Light..

Usually the mother in law or grandmother will bring out a silver plate with a lit silver lamp (like those lamps used in indian temples), bracelets, tiny gold finger-rings, or a chain for the baby, blessed rice and kumkum. With this and a prayer they bless the mother and child. I took this photo as the mother in law reached for another item in the silver plate to offer to the new mother and baby.

Unsw campus..

Such a nice environment to study in, pick a bench, read your notes.

Small Water Fountain..

Just a small simple water fountain.. frame has the fountain, some nice orange flowers and a worn down window.

St Andrews Cathedral.. (Full view)

Yes, With a slight retouch of tint, St Andrew's Cathedral... looks magical.

Hazem El Masri..

Hazem El Masri ready to launch into the conversion attempt just after scoring his a hat-trick for the Bulldogs, to break Terry Lamb's try-scoring record.

Aai..

Aai.. the Marathi translation for mum.

The Finger Wharf..

Sydneys famous Finger Wharf comes complete with refurbished multi-million dollar apartments owned by celebs such as actor Russell Crowe and singer Delta Goodrem, as well as a number of classy restaurants. Best part about the wharf is its legendary neighbour.. the legendary Harry's Cafe de Wheels pie shop. After a big friday night out, nothing beats one of Harry's famous pies, I ate mine, and snapped this shot.