It was pretty hectic the last two days. People have been streaming in through the day. Lots of friends (and lots who promised didn’t turn up, but that is always expected!). Some nice surprises, people who came in through this blog and Bangalore Metblogs also.
The Slimes refused to feature us, and we didn’t get a mention even in their events listings :) We did get some coverage in the Deccan, Bangalore Mirror, The Hindu and the Express the day prior. But most of the publicity was through online forums, blogs and personal invites to friends/family. So thank god for the Internet!
I have to thank the BWS group for coming out and supporting us. They were wonderful and especially Peevee, Sreelesh, Akshath, Prasoon, Srividya and the rest of the gang : Soumya, Lavanya, greeshma, Yogesh, Danny, Kushal (I’m sure I’m missing some names but the whole gang who came!). Some of them were there not just for the exhibition but also for the talks on Sat and Sun. It really meant a lot to all of us!
Thanks a lot to Sabir, Sue, Mala, Charles and Debbie, Mahesh & Vidya, Kaushal Kharkhanis with his friends, Prashant M.
Then there was Rajesh & Preeti, Antara & Souvik, Deepa, Amogh, Pavitra, Anush, Ravi & Smitha, Shyamala and her mom, Swapna, Sajith, Tanay, MeninWeb, Oomz, Thej and his friends, Manasa, Ravi from RKblogs, Kirti and Bibi!
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Thanks especially to Srilatha, Aqua, Geetha, Mekhla, my sister who all not only came to encourage us but also picked up pictures to support the cause!
We had to cancel the Sat talk as Anand Sharan was unwell, but we had an informal Q&A session, which turned out to be quite interesting. On Sunday morning (when we were wondering if anyone would turn up at that time of the day) we got a decent crowd of enthusiasts. Dr Manoj Sindagi shared some really great tips from his experience of over 10 years as a wildlife photographer. Kalyan Varma happened to be there at the opportune moment and shared some of his insights also. I think everyone gained a lot through this interaction.
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Even though we weren’t expecting too much of a crowd on Sunday, there was a steady stream of people through the day, keeping us busy and on our feet. I think we managed to sell about 20% of the displays by the end of it, which was quite encouraging for us. We’re planning to put it all up online in a few days and hope to continue the sales for anyone who’s interested.
Jace, thank a lot! This is a special mention especially since you weren’t too well but still came in. I had a lot of folks saying later they fell sick over the weekend (and it’s funny how that happens :-). And a big thanks to Sathish K, the hunks Changumani and Bops, Bipin Gupta with his wife, Pushpalee and her hubby, Debanjan Dasgupta, Rashmi(two of them!) and Mrinal, Nita and Mekhla, Bijoy and his lovely wife Anitha, former Metblogger Chitra with her hubby and kids, Shezaye, Vishakha and Manjiri, Zeeshan and his charming wife Farzana. Gosh, this sounds like an Oscar speech. But I just feel that I need to say a special thank you to everyone : it was my first exhibition on this scale and I needed all the support and good wishes.
Over a month of efforts, and it was nice to see it all come to fruit. It’s been a huge learning experience too. And sometime quite frustrating too. Roadblocks, problems, things not turning out like it was supposed to (like the catering not arriving on time!)… but I think the positives overrode it all!
- The Wide Angle Album
– Inauguration photos from Shankar
Liked your exhibition, most of the images were very good indeed. Its amazing how great a print looks compared to a small image in a web page (or even a large one). A print always speaks louder, communicates more and is just plain nicer to look at.
Posted by Kartik | September 9, 2007, 2:47 pmPlease to be posting day 3 summary with my name in it. :-p
Posted by Jace | September 9, 2007, 5:13 pmBut seriously, there were some very good pictures in there. Happy to be see they were sold.
Posted by Jace | September 9, 2007, 5:13 pmOh my god, it isn’t on tomorrow. I am down with a sprained foot and have booked a car tomm morning to come and visit!
I am so sorry girl. I know it is my loss. i was so looking forward to this!
Posted by Usha | September 9, 2007, 5:51 pmHello Anita,
Visited on the last day with family. Lovely pictures. Would love to buy a few. Looking forward to the online gallery.
Thanks & Luck!
Posted by SandDunes | September 10, 2007, 10:14 amHi,
Visited the exhibition yesterday. It was a gr8 collection. Never knew Lalbaug would also be so beautiful… :)
Nice cause 2 dat ur helping.
Posted by Nandish | September 10, 2007, 12:18 pm@ Kartik: thanks! yes, the big prints made quite a difference and a change to the usual flickr views! didn’t remember you come and hello. did you?!
@ Jace: yes, yes. not to worry. you will be duly mentioned :)
@ Usha: take care of that foot!
@ SandDunes: great. you didn’t come and say hello! will put up the online gallery soon!
@ Nandish: oh that’s nice to know. wish you’d come and say hello also! thanks :) it’s a beautiful place and i continue to re-visit whenever i get a chance! thank you!
Posted by Anita | September 10, 2007, 1:00 pmIt was wonderful collection of photos… was nice watching them on a bigger frame :)
Posted by Prashanth M | September 10, 2007, 2:13 pmYes, should have. For a minute mistook your sis for you :). Took a whole other minute to recognize you in black and white with a new hair-cut!
Posted by SandDunes | September 10, 2007, 3:49 pmYep, I did come but felt a little intimidated by the quality of images to say hello.
Posted by Kartik | September 10, 2007, 6:47 pmwill catch u sometime in d campus. :)
Posted by Nandish | September 10, 2007, 8:11 pmi was following your blog always and i toooo did visit the exhibition on sunday afternoon, i could not find you to appriciate your work
Posted by Puru | September 10, 2007, 8:58 pmLovely pics and a good exhibiton..we enjoyed it :)
btw, you got my name wrong..am Smitha and not Manasi.
Posted by Smitha | September 11, 2007, 8:48 am@prashanth: seeing the full frames was quite an eye opener for us too!
@Sanddunes: :) wish you had come and said hello!
@kartik:oh dear! That’s a pity!
@nandish: same goes for you too!
@puru: i must have slipped out for lunch!
@smitha: apologies! Blame it on my really bad memory. It was really nice meeting you!
Posted by Anita | September 11, 2007, 10:56 amLets see more of these coming.. :)
Posted by Arun | September 11, 2007, 12:32 pmThanks Anita for inviting me. It was great fun seeing the work of the famous 4. Will meet you sometime and learn few tips and also am planning to buy a new DSLR, so need some gyan from you.
Shine on lady, your pics rock and so did the exhibition :)
Posted by Tanay | September 11, 2007, 12:35 pmHi
I sooooooo missed this. I am glad the show rocked!
Best
Posted by Lubna | September 12, 2007, 4:23 pm@ Arun: you’re next ;)
@ Tanay: you’re welcome! definitely and thanks for the nice words:)
@ Lubna: yes, next time. we’re also putting up everything online soon :)
Posted by Anita | September 13, 2007, 3:14 pmPhotographic memory, this.
Posted by sajith | September 13, 2007, 6:24 pmA very good effort.
Shows the hardwork in frames.
What about exhibiting work in other cities also.
A travelling travelogue exhibition!
Posted by Paavani | September 27, 2007, 1:16 pmhi..
good stuff. i am also an artist. let me know when you have your next art shows. will be more than happy to be a part :)
also saw your paintings from your mumbai days. really good!
cheers!
sneha
Posted by sneha divakar | November 18, 2008, 12:07 pm