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  sanjeedbd (NatureLover) says:

  "A novice like me composing a testimonial for Aftab is already an audacity. Nevertheless, his magnetic captures compelled me to take up my pen.
  
  Aftab is an accomplished photographer in his blood.
  
  Through his captures he tells you stories that unfold with background music. Such an unmatched use of light, environment and angle are seldom seen. He has proved that it’s not the gears that make great pictures; it’s the picture taker. There are many on the net using more expensive gears however; all are not equally outstanding shooters.
  
  Great nations know how to honor their heroes. Aftab is a national pride. Let’s applaud and cherish him – the way he deserves."

  13th December, 2009

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  neetaphoto says:

  "It’s almost impossible to stop when you start writing about a “pagla daktar from New Zealand”, named Aftab Uzzaman, Aftab Bhai to so many of his fans/followers. I feel so honored to be able to call him Aftab. My friend Aftab.
  He is a magician. A closed envelop is transformed into a nostalgic smell. A fallen petal becomes a song from the bottom of your heart. He wipes out the lines of reality as if those never were there. And, he does all these things with such an ease – like listening to an instrument from the maestro. He is a maestro of the art of photography.
  But all these things are just the beginning when you start understanding the person Aftab. We the flickr lovers are so blessed to have a soul like him among us who has elevated this social sharing environment to such a high level where all the boundaries get faded out. He does this by sharing his feeling, his passion, his joys, his sorrows, his agonies, his hopes with us in a loving, inhibition-less way. His photostream has become a part of our lives for so many of us!!
  Those are very sad days to me (and may of us I believe)
  --
  When gentle breeze
  Does not soothe your mind,
  When the blue sky
  Does not hold a playful kite,
  When murmuring springs
  Do not sing,
  Chirping birds
  Do not feel the morning,
  When a distant call’s
  Mobile chime
  Does not feel up
  A lover’s lonely time,
  When the worries aren’t melted away
  By a friend’s laughter,
  When Aftab does not post his photos
  For days in flickr.
  ------
  May he live this way for ever, even when we all will be gone!!
  Only one complaint to my friend whom I have never seen face to face yet – when are we going to read your novel, Aftab! I have waited tooooo long to hold my silence on this any more! :)"

  26th August, 2009

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  Rezoan Ratul says:

  "THE BEST BANGLADESHI photographer--Yep He really is!! A couple of months ago I joined flickr just because everyone said it was cool.. Out of the blue, I came across Aftab Bhaiya's stream one day & froze.. Inspiration struck ever since.. This guy shoots it all. From portraits to astounding macros to creative compositions.. you are all to find all that & a whole lot more in his stream. Aftab Bhaiya Rocks!! Period."

  29th July, 2009

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  sufined says:

  ""What a talent. What a signature. The way Aftab Bhai plays with light, colors, and compositions is just amazing. His instinct for the subtle tones are so pronounced, they accompany you on every step through out his stream. No matter if he photographs birds on the beach or a demonstration of his own artistic expression. His signature is immediately recognizable. If I were some Camera Maker brand, I would hire this guy immediately to demonstrate what the Camera in the right hands is capable to do. Aftab Bhai you're a real inspiration and I look forward to many more photo discoveries.
  
  thanks for sharing your talent with us, i m proud to be guided by you :)
  
  may Allah Bless you"

  27th July, 2009

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  mutasim.billah.pritam [brk] says:

  "I'm not very good with words, and somehow I'm afraid if I try to describe this man with too many words, I might end up making him underrated.
  
  Have you ever seen a king tell all the members of his royal parliament that they can be great rulers? Ever seen a leopard say to a deer that it can be much faster than it thinks? Ever heard the sun tell the moon - "Your silver glow amazes me!" ?? This is Aftab bhai. Him being one of the most humble people I have met, he's always encouraging all his fellow amateur and pro photographers with great generosity. He's undoubtedly one of the biggest inspirations to me, and though every photographer has his or her own way of being marvelous, outstanding and unique, Aftab bhai's uniqueness falls into a whole different category that is beyond definition.
  
  May Allah bless him with knowledge, skill, happiness, success and everything good in this world and hereafter, and save from him everything that is evil. My prayers, support and best wishes are with him. Always."

  25th July, 2009

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  ~KaKTaRuA~ says:

  "one thing i believe, a magician is someone who makes the invisible visible. aftab vai doing that so well through his photographs by exploring hidden beauty from each & every single things surround us. its not easy to do. thats why he is a magician to me.
  i was introduced with the photography of aftab vai when i joined flickr & since then im a crazy fan of his photos (thank God..i joined !). he is such a versetile photographer that his photo sometimes its poem to me, sometimes it tells a story. he is one of my most favourite photographer & great personalities i have ever met.
  thanks aftab vai, thanks for everything :-)""

  22nd June, 2009

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  firoze shakir photographerno1 says:

  "Thank you aftab
  your photo stream
  has given me tips on photography too besides the words of your wisdom..conveyed through your evocative images.
  wish you peace hope and harmony.."

  19th June, 2009

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  k mart says:

  "oh what a incredible talent....There is always a diverse and uniqueness in all his work.. So luck to have stumbled upon..and EnJOy every upload!!!!"

  15th June, 2009

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  LE Eyes says:

  "Not gonna comment on his works, you can see for yourself..
  
  But from all the comments he made for others, it gives me the impression that Aftab is a person that is humble, kind and generous. He appreciates the works of others and willingly encourages, teaches and shares his knowledge and skills too.
  
  It is an honor to have my photos commented and favorited by Aftab ;o)"

  21st May, 2009

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  chhayapath (on&off) says:

  "HE is a magician!"

  9th May, 2009

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  -diya- says:

  "I don't write testimonials easily. Not because I find the photographer undeserving, but because I'm lazy and making that effort is far too time consuming for me. However, when I do sit down and write something for someone (which is rare), you would know for sure I have been stirred enough to make that conscious effort. Aftab Bhaia's stream is as such - you cannot leave it without being moved.
  
  I remember writing an almost 2-page long introduction to his genius for a thread at a Flickr group. I don't want to repeat myself. People I care about and respect are well-aware of the fact, and it's expressed through my interactions with them. Aftab Bhaia is aware of my admiration for his work, but greater for the humane inside him; and it has been a privilege to befriend someone like him.
  
  Yet, words cannot be stopped from coming. Aftab Bhaia's stream is poetic, in terms of both the photos and the words that compliment them. It's sheer delight in its quintessential form and I have never been left less awed as I skimmed through the photos. However, on a personal note, I believe Aftab Bhaia's photos are capable of that voice, of being that poignant because of the person he is. His emotions, thoughts and beliefs reflect through his work, and it tells us the story of a beautiful man who has succeeded in capturing the mundane beauties of a world troubled by terrible things. To imagine and execute such work in a time and place like this requires skill, and Aftab Bhaia has been (thankfully) blessed with an abundance of it.
  
  Thank you for being kind, genuinely thoughtful and a tooth-fairy in my life. =)"

  3rd May, 2009

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  mmsyfullah says:

  "simply m fall in love with his photographs...........!!!!...he s my inspiration...:)..thx bro for sharing.....:)"

  4th May, 2009

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  Finding_Nevrland says:

  "A Wizard, he is...
  It's just his magic that turns every little thing, every single "laying-in-the-corner" things into beauty... His works are there to teach you how every single little thing is amazingly, stunningly beautiful... Among so many photographers and amateurs in the whole Flickr, he's one of the very few and rare kind of person whom you call an Artist... Your's is the eye of the God, Bhai...
  
  You're just "Out-of-World"... I felt writing something about you Bhai, but now I'm just running out of words... You're just Amazing, Apni Jadukor...
  
  It's like everyday, from every shot of your's, I'm learning bits and pieces... Thank you for being so supportive and such a wonderful friend Aftab Bhai..."

  14th April, 2009

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  ^_^...Arka...^_^ says:

  "What can I say... He is one of the very few 'artists' in this world of gadget freaks, professionals and rich armatures...
  
  He actually loves what he does and that shows.
  
  He is my inspiration..."

  21st March, 2009

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  Relentless Strider. says:

  "Awesomeness in one word."

  12th March, 2009

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  Amit Ghosal "The Clickings" says:

  "Aftab comes across as a very humble person and a good observer of photography
  He has a tremendous composition skill and sense of lightings..
  What I like the most in his photographs is the presentation.
  And he is probable the only photographer on flickr whose profile says
  “You don't need my permission to use my photos. It would be nice if you drop me a line though “
  Nice to have you around Aftab have a great life"

  15th February, 2009

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  angelic_shrek says:

  "He sets the standard of outdoor photography. Leading digital photographer of our times. I wish to meet him one day. I don't have your picture."

  1st February, 2009

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  ~~~Lia~~~ says:

  "okay,i've gathered my courage to write a testimonial about aftab vai.=D
  If you are here to see river then booom!!!You are going to see the deepest and widest ocean you've ever seen.Each and every photos you'll feel it.you would love to drawn in the sense of beauty of this magician.he is the master of photography.He is our god father and we are so happy to have him as our guide,as our friend,as our teacher,as our leader!who never show how bad you are but he will you how good you can be.He is the best!=)
  I really don know how to express his skill and himself but all good things are there to surprize you,to fool you ,to hypnotize you.And you dont want to miss none of them!=D
  We are lucky to have you aftab vai !we love you for what you are.keep rocking!=D"

  22nd January, 2009

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  M. Hasan says:

  "He could be a magician.
  He could be a poet.
  He could be a painter.
  He could be a famous wildlife photographer from National Geographic or a photojournalist from Magnum Photos, only if he wished.
  
  But he said, "No. I'd be a gardener instead.
  Through my whole life, I'll harvest the beauty for you."
  
  He changed the vision, motto and the meaning of life of hundreds and thousands like me. He showed us how to dream. He showed us how to cry. He showed us how to scream in extreme pleasure...
  
  This man is a legend.
  
  You are only welcome to visit his stream, if you like to be hypnotized. Don't blame me that I haven't warned you."

  19th January, 2009

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  dream_maze says:

  "writing a testimonial about this great artist is next to impossible.every shot that i see in this stream is nothing short of magical.every shot here tells a story..better yet,they drag me inside the story.the simplest of moments,objects that most of us would pass by without noticing,has been turned into spellbinding beauty.thank you..for the sheer joy i get from your amazing photos:)"

  27th December, 2008

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  G.D.abir says:

  "I'm so afraid that I'm writing something about a great artist, besides a photographer. But his great works, thoughts & talent just forced me to write something for him.
  
  I really a fan of his composition, I'm learning from his photos & trying to do such things :) Feeling lucky to have such a great artist with us.................in here. Wishing more sucess of his life."

  10th November, 2008

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  360Degress says:

  "just one word goes for him "G-R-E-A-T" As a photographer,as a human being.
  
  yes obviously i am one of his big fan.do like his personality.love the way he encourages to the newcomer.
  
  Wish you all the best aftab bhai .... :)"

  13th October, 2008

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  Spiritual touch says:

  "He is a photographer with heart and soul.
  he´s definitly got "the eye", the talent to see the world through a frame and capture it´s beauty. If he wouldn´t take photos, he would probably be a painter instead."

  14th October, 2008

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  m@t@l says:

  "Aesthetic sense is the key to his photography. He has been introducing camera techniques in conjunction with his perspective for about a year. Before that his photographs were merely SNAPSHOTS, not PHOTOGRAPHS. There you go- analyzing his photostreams, you will properly behold at the transition from simple everyday shooter to a dynamic mastermind. My very favorite photographer (and you know what, I am the founder of virtual Aftab Fan Club), a keen commenter, and "hopefully" helpful in developing your own techniques."

  8th August, 2008

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  Joyful Reverie-away says:

  "Aftab has got his own personal style here on flickr that always captivates me. His shots are what I would call 'out of the box'. Very exceptional, very stylistic, elegant, simple and clean. It's always a pleasure visiting his photo stream, it always shakes up my nerves to see the variety of his talent. He is not only a wonderful photographer, but has also touched my heart as a person. A very nice and caring person, who has made me feel cared for in a period of my life. =)"

  14th July, 2008

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  Kazi_Islam_Ranak says:

  "My favourite photographer and idol. He puts his whole heart in every snapshot he takes. He does not photograph for the sake of photgraphing. One of the very few people whose all works are highly appreciated. He has this ability to bring out beauty from the simplest of things. Trust me world is not the same if you see it from his point of view.
  
  I always check out his photostream as it is a place full of wonders and wows. He encourages new photographers and his photos inspire newcomers. A wonderful human being."

  10th July, 2008

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  Shelbi Olson Photography says:

  "Wow is the only word that i can say about aftab.'s photos.
  Every photo that he posts is amazing! So much energy and potential... and beauty it's almost unreal!!!!!!
  Keep up with the amazzing shots!!!"

  6th July, 2008

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  Sh@won says:

  "If you are lucky enough to come across his photostream, you are in for a real treat. The consistent quality and excellence of his photography is evident throughout. He is also a master of mood and atmosphere and I always look forward to his next upload. Not only he is a great photographer but also a wonderful contact.
  
  It's my honored to write a testimonial and you deserving more for that. I’m very happy to know you and proud to be your friend. Thank you Aftab vai for letting me into your world of beauty."

  24th June, 2008

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  Odekha bhubon--Rayhan R.Kollol says:

  "Just enjoyed going through aftab vi's pictures..they are just exclusive.
  Now I realize I have a long way to go..Having a good set of gear is not very important to take good pictures..smone has to hv a pair of eyes to see the potential picture opportunity..
  I'm really impressed....his pictures blown my brain off.
  Wish u all the best aftab vi..Please bless us with some tips,advice and critiques in our pictures.
  cheers"

  20th June, 2008

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  シ P r o d i P says:

  "i don't know how to express my feelings toward his photography. lemme try! he's a born photographer. his professionalism in landscape, portraits, macro etc., etc., is not a bit less than any front line photographers in many countries (in my personal opinion, he's way better than those photgraphers working in the news media in bangladesh for many years). yet he has the patience and time to spend for encouraging the newbies. honored to have him among us, specially in Flickr."

  7th June, 2008

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  bahketni says:

  "What can I say about this great photographer, friend and a person of great personality. I admire his work very much and have been following his work since my beginning here at flickr. Aftab. with his creativity presents some of the simplest thing in a very powerful way. I also highly appreciate his support and encouragements throughout my flickr experience from start to present. I learn from his work and often try to apply it in my own photography. Aftab. is an asset to flickr community and definitely one for Bangladeshi photographers community. Keep up the great job my friend, we are watching you :-)"

  4th June, 2008

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  story.teller says:

  "I'm going to go ahead and say it. Aftab has made it to the top of the list of my most favorite photographers in flickr. I don't think I've ever had such a beautiful and poignant an experience perusing though any stream as I have with his. And I'm no way near completion.
  
  The guy tells me he isn't a photographer by profession, if you have had the fortune to sight even one of his wonders, and I mean his photograph here, I'm sure you can empathize with my incredulity. I for one think he has missed his calling, although I'm sure he is as good as saving lives as he is at capturing them in photographs =)
  
  What moves me and leaves me in awe of him is how well he captures the most poignant moments in life so effortlessly. It makes me wonder how anyone can be so very well prepared to capture the most miraculous of sceneries. I don't usually like to call anyone perfect because the term usually means...'boring' to me. I'll define him as my own version of a perfectionist though, he sees beauty even in perfectly flawed moments and sees them for what they are, the most beautiful moment to behold. You are truly an inspiration.
  
  Yep....I'm a fan! =D"

  19th January, 2008

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  Catch the dream says:

  "......Live life with a vision accepting everything as a miracle..this is his life's motto. However, to me, miracle is something I never expect to happen, but which just happens..leaving me startled for a long time.
  
  In that sense, he is such a miracle, which I sensed all on a sudden. Just like stumbling over the road and finding a piece of diamond, I found him. Each and every photo of him makes me proud as a Bangladeshi. And it worked as a mass inspiration when he joined us.
  
  Keep watching his photostream. You will continue to experience miracle.
  
  Best of luck, my friend."

  19th January, 2008

Joined:

January 2006

Hometown:

Chittagong, Bangladesh

Currently:

Thames, New Zealand

Occupation:

Doctor