Sajeesh Rajendran

Through out… Till the end….

Framed in :  Life is a constant wait. From the moment we are born, waiting becomes an inseparable part of us. As children, we wait for our mom’s caring hugs and our dad’s sweet pecks. We wait for buses, exam results, and countless other things. When the hormones start to stir and we meet the right person, we wait for them to become a part of our lives. Every wait carries hope.

But there are also waits with no definite hopes, and yet… As my friend once wrote to me, “Ella kaathirippinu pinnilum oru pratheekshayundavum. Pratheekshayillaatha kaathirippinu pakshe oru sukhamund!” (Every wait has hope, but even a wait without hope has its own pleasure!) Certain relationships are like that. Even though the hopes and expectations of being together are faint, the mind still waits, without any hope but with love that persists. Can this love remain eternal even if separation is inevitable? Let’s wait and see.

In essence, what is life? It is nothing but a wait for death from the day we are born. She is also waiting for him, hoping that one day he will come and embrace her.

Framed out : I don’t have an exact date for when this photo was taken, but it was in my second-year classroom, so it must have been around 2004. I remember that day well. We had just returned from a tiring trip and were relaxing in the classroom. Suddenly, I noticed her (my classmate) standing in the doorway, looking as though she was waiting for someone. Her melancholy expression caught my attention. Intrigued, I snapped the photo with my Yashica FX3 without her knowledge. I think she liked the picture!

Grey Frames :  Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worse kind of suffering.”   Paulo Coelho.

 Beyond Frames : For all those who are waiting for something endlessly.. (I know a quite a few people now!). Keep faith… The hopes will be delivered.. So wait with happiness!!! 

Searching for existence..

 

Framed in:  When an individual loses a sense of personal sameness and historical continuity, they fall into a state known as an “identity crisis.” During such times, we may feel dejected and disconnected from the world, questioning our reasons for being here. However, there is undoubtedly a purpose for our presence, as nothing happens without a cause. This concept is echoed in the principles of Chaos Theory. Over time, the importance of certain things may diminish while the significance of others increases. This is a natural process.

Consider this statue: it evokes memories of a once glorious past. Though now untouched and ignored, it likely had a fabulous history, possibly even being worshipped. Broken and neglected, it remains in its place, experiencing an identity crisis, unaware of its purpose. This can happen to any of us. So beware!

Framed out:  This picture was taken at Dauna Pola Beach in Goa, one of the rarest beaches in the area, known for its lack of sand. This particular statue captured my attention. Its stance facing the sea and its mysterious appearance intrigued me, compelling me to photograph it without delay.

Using a Nikon FM10 camera loaded with Fuji 200 film, I was able to achieve the colors I envisioned. The photo beautifully showcases the qualities of a telephoto lens. With a Vivitar 75-300mm lens set at 300mm, I controlled the depth of field and introduced a slight out-of-focus effect, enhancing its enigmatic feel. Captured from a position slightly above the horizon, the picture gives the impression of being taken from an aircraft, adding to its mysterious allure. Truly, an identity crisis encapsulated!

 Grey Frames: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. Friedrich Nietzsche