Time to click
Modern technology gives plenty of options for children to
develop several hobbies. At times, I really wonder how children learn things on
their own within no time.
The other day, I was attending a function and noticed a
young girl sitting next to her mother. She was restless as the programme was
meant for adults and she had tagged along her mother.
However, I knew from her actions that she was listening to
the speech carefully. As it progressed, I watched her taking her mother’s
Android phone. She opened in it an application to take photos. The next thing I
saw was her taking a photo of the stage and the speaker. In no time, she edited
the photo in different ways, added graphics and text and made a collage out of
it. Sitting and watching her closely from behind, I was wonderstruck. How
children expresses their mind in many different ways!
Photography is an ideal opportunity for children and adults
to express their creativity. It is a way of looking things with a positive
frame of mind. I also believe that photography is a way of putting your stamp
on history. Every photo you click is an item added to the history of our life
or even the world. We can never recreate the same again. The light, the
expression and even the air pattern may change in the next second and you can
never reproduce the same effect again.
In order to promote photography interest and also to create
interest in the architectural history of Abu Dhabi, a photography competition
is organised by the ADIPEC.
The theme “Abu Dhabi Architecture” encourages young
photographers to uncover the splendor of modern Abu Dhabi as seen through their
lenses by capturing rural or urban city scenes, landscapes, landmarks – both
modern and classical, e.g. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace, Yas Marina,
Capital Gate and also view of Corniche, Yas Island.
The theme focuses on uncovering the beauty that modern Abu
Dhabi has to offer – be it a secret hideaway, a colorful graffiti wall, a
bustling city scene, a unique attraction or spectacular views. Children in the
age group 11-18 can participate. More details can be obtained
at http://clicksandwrites.blogspot.ae/search/label/Young%20ADIPEC.
The deadline to submit the photos is Oct.31, 2014.
Ramesh Menon
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