An Image - Experiments

This image was taken at Kovalam [Kerala] way back in 2006. Some of my friends were running towards the sea and voila!!!! a superb frame presented for me to capture.
The first one is the original and the rest are my experiments, thanks to Photoshop :-)
Cheers
Pradeep

JFK – Directed by Oliver Stone

I've already seen this movie many times, saw it again today. One of the most POWERFUL movies I have ever seen. The story is about the alleged conspiracy and cover-up in JFK’s assassination. Oliver Stone has made a classic, such a controversial subject which made a killing at the box office.

It had 8 academy award nominations and won 2 for Best Cinematography [Robert Richardson] and Editing [Joe Hutshing & Pietro Scalia]. Yes, the first thing one notice when we watch this film is the slick editing style and superb visuals which are pretty hard for this subject. This engages the viewer right into the period the story is set in.  The cast has some of the biggies from Hollywood; Kevin Costner is perfect as Jim Garrison the district attorney. The other actor whose performances always had an impact on me is Joe Pesci. David Ferrie is another powerful character in his career.  

The movie raises a lot of questions about JFK’s murder. One can’t help but wonder about the many loose ends with the warren commission’s conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing JFK. Also the famous Magic Bullet theory, how does someone sell such a bull crap story is beyond my belief.

As a movie JFK is a stupendous effort and a must watch for all movie lovers.

Cheers

Pradeep

My Beliefs

My Beliefs: Subject to change when required :-) very rarely does that happen.


EGO: 
My Ego is as Big as yours, if you have None so do I.


HELP / FORGIVE:
Help and Forgive people who understand its meaning and value.


RESPECT:
Never beg or demand respect, earn it.


RESPONSIBILITY:
Stop whining about others responsibilities :-) be responsible for your thoughts and actions. People might start copying you and that can be a good thing.


CHANGE: Be it.


INTELLIGENCE: 
Consider everyone to be smarter than you and your intelligence will grow automatically.


FAILURE:
Failures will never bog you down when you prepare for the worst.

ANGER:

Anger is most potent and effective only when it's under control.

GOD:
I am one and so are you, from Tamizh Movie: Anbe Sivam - Love is God [Title says it all]


FRIEND:
One who is never afraid of speaking his/her mind and who is always there in your good and bad times.  Beware of people who ACT as friends.

cheers
pradeep

Ma Fav Musicals

No 5: Oliver! [1968]

No 4: Grease [1978]

No 3: The Sound Of Music [1965]

No 2: Hello, Dolly! [1969]

No 1: Sigin' In The Rain [1952]

Cheers

Pradeep

Nature's Canvas: SKY

I've lived in two beach cities, Chennai and Trivandrum. The sunrise and sunset in Kerala are truly a treat to watch. We can loose ourselves in the myriad colors and tones. Sky - one of Nature's beautiful canvases.

Alappuzha:

Cheers

Pradeep

Musings: OXYMORON

OXYMORON is a very interesting word. It basically denotes contradictions, we come across so many Oxymoron's in our lives with respect to quotes, experiences, issues and most importantly people.

These are some of THE BEST Oxymoronic lines that I have come across :-)

"Change is the only Constant"

I love the above statement, its pure logic. I have always wondered if there are things that don't change. Now I do know that there are only very few things in life that do not change at all :-) and it can be common to all or it can vary from person to person.

"Marry or choose the one who loves you, not the one whom you love"

Is it only for me that this doesn't makes sense :-) what if the person who loves you reads this quote, now that would be counter productive. If everyone starts following this then we all would just wait  for someone to love us till death.

"I'm really Sorry for everything but I have no Regrets"

This is by far the most Oxymoronic dialogue I have ever heard in my life. I'm not going to elaborate why, as this is so.. so.. elementary. Hope no one beats this one :-)

I was so WRONG :-)... someone just beat the above statement by proving to me that it does not limit to  just mere statements and a person can eat, live, breathe and glow with OXYMORON personified. 

Cheers 

Pradeep