தேடிச் சோறுநிதந் தின்று - பல
சின்னஞ் சிறுகதைகள் பேசி - மனம்
வாடித் துன்பமிக உழன்று - பிறர்
வாடப் பலசெயல்கள் செய்து - நரை
கூடிக் கிழப்பருவ மெய்தி - கொடுங்
கூற்றுக் கிரையெனப்பின் மாயும் - பல
வேடிக்கை மனிதரைப் போலே - நான்
வீழ்வே னென்று நினைத் தாயோ?
நின்னைச் சிலவரங்கள் கேட்பேன் - அவை
நேரே இன்றெனக்குத் தருவாய் - என்றன்
முன்னைத் தீயவினைப் பயன்கள் - இன்னும்
மூளா தழிந்திடுதல் வேண்டும் - இனி
என்னைப் புதியவுயி ராக்கி - எனக்
கேதுங் கவலையறச் செய்து - மதி
தன்னை மிகத்தெளிவு செய்து - என்றும்
சந்தோஷங் கொண்டிருக்கச் செய்வாய்...




Mr G

Thanks to my friend Panchjai who clicked this Photo.... ashok saravanan | ay.ashok

Hi, I am Ashok Saravanan (Ayashok). I am a Computer Graduate from the state of Tamil Nadu, India. I started my career as a Graphic Designer. My everyday work in editing photographs got me curious about shapes, pictures & colors. My job profile was protracted to working with photos that I received and that got me to think of the expanse of unexplored realms around me. As my passion for pictures increased, so did my passion for photography. Today, you can always find me with a camera.

The Stepping Stone:
Like any kid, compulsion towards studying drove me to find all possible distraction techniques – sketching and painting, in my case. I wouldn’t say that I was a talented artist as a kid, but I never knew the depth of art and its contribution to everyday world. Slowly, wherever I turned, I saw art and pictures – in TVs, magazines, hoardings and so on. When I was old enough to make the decision, I chose to stay put with Arts and Design.

Photography Through My Eyes:
Honestly the best thing in being a photographer is to look at the world around in many different ways and admire its beauty. With my camera, I feel like I have a new pair of eyes. I now see beauty which I have missed before, lighting and colors around me that I never knew existed before.

I prefer keeping my images simple in composition and strong in emotion. I love to capture ‘The Moment’ and expose beauty in form of elements which many fail to notice in everyday life. Although I haven’t given a thought about limiting myself to a particular form or style in photography, capturing portraits is a close-to-heart personal liking.

Recently, I have begun speaking my mind through ‘Black and White’ photographs.“Black and White” is a showcase of photographs focusing on expressions, emotions and intricate elements that are often missed among colors. Black and White images, in my opinion, express richer reproductions of colored images by filtering out focus-diverting elements.

Thanks for your Visit !

Gallery Shows
August 2008 - Frames of the Mind'08
at Bharathiya Vidhya Bhavan, Bangalore

February 2009 - 30th Salon '08 by Youth Photographic Society, Bangalore

Apirl 2009 - INTAC on Behalf of World Heritage Day
at Bangalore Fort

May 2009 - Pixels and Palettes 15Days Photography Exhibition with Ramnath Shiva @ the COLLECTIVE STORES, Bangalore

Got published at India's Leading Photography Magz Better Photography too

September 2010 " Shutter Painters a group exhibition with "Chennai Weekend Clickers" and inaugurated by Ace Cinematographer P.C. Sreeram

March 2011 interview and images show at Kalki Magazine

Selected for the ShowCase of the week by 121clicks.com
121clicks.com/inspirations/showcase-of-the-week-ashok-sar...

an interview of "Coffee with ayashok at Dubai based photographer's blog"
www.vineet-suthan.com/blog/?p=1540

November 2011, f/2 a collective exhibition organized by Chennai Weekend Clickers and Inaugurated by Ace Cinematographer BaluMahendra




Introduced to flickr by Ravages, Thanks Mr C
www.flickr.com/photos/ravages/

I'd like to thank everyone for visiting, commenting, criticising and faved my photos in this stream. Thanks to flickr and my flickr friends.

I'm available for photo shoots & commissioned work: personal & commercial portrait shoots, babies, editorial work, photo manipulation, album & book covers, promotional materials, and any other work related to artists.



My all time Favorite Photographers....

RaghuRai
Steve bloom | www.stevebloom.com
Steve McCurry | www.stevemccurry.com
Palani mohan | www.palanimohan.com
Rarindra Prakarsa | photo.net/photos/rarindra
Eric Lafforgue | www.ericlafforgue.com
Sharadhaksar | www.sharadhaksar.com
Dabbooratnani | www.dabbooratnani.com
www.magnumphotos.com/
Misha Godin bsimple.com/
sebastiao salgado
LJ (Lee Jeffries)


My Tools

Body
My Buddy' Nikon D40
Dude' Nikon D300 (July 2009 entry)

Lenses
Nikkor 18-55mm Lens
Nikkor 55-200mm VR (Sold)
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 (July 2009 entry)
Nikkor 70-300mm VR (August 2010 Entry)
Tokina 11-16 @ f2.8 (August 2010 Entry)
Nikkor 85mm f1.8 (November 2011)


Accessories
SB 400
SB 900
Cirular Polarizer
Vivitar 3600 Tripod
Case Logic Camera & Laptop Bag
Prolight Studio Light kit

Softwares
Adobe Photoshop

Hardware
My new Dell XPS1530
Seagate 200GB (filled)
Western Digital 320 + 500GB (90% filled)

Wish List.........
Nikkor 105mm Macro Lens
Nikkor70-200mm f/2.8
iMac



ayashok. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr

My DNA
View my DNA at bighugelabs.com




Visit my 500px Gallery
ayashok on 500px

ALL MY PHOTOS ARE COPY RIGHTED, ANYONE WHO WANTS TO PUBLISH OR USE MY IMAGES FOR ANY PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR PERMISSION.

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    Sahasra Snaps says:

    "Ayashok is the best inspirer for me,who always comes to my mind when iam taking snaps or processing,i love the nature very much and also i love the way he creates the beauty in all frames in his perspective,all the best for his upcoming success,god bless us.:-)"

    15th November, 2011

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    Luigi Mirto/ArchiMlFotoWord says:

    "Ho guardato le fotografie di Ashok Saravanan .Ay un eccellente fotografo. Sono rimasto molto sorpreso e soddisfatto delle sue immagini, molto ben curate e ottimamente realizzate.

    Ha spiccate doti di ottima visualizzazione e molto inventiva nel sapere cogliere i volti, le scene in particolare le situazioni anche di gruppo.

    Sono contento che mi ha invitato a diventare suo amico, che l'ho subito aggiunto fra i miei contatti.

    Ashok Saravanan .Ay un fotografo dalle spiccate qualità visive e creative.

    Luig Mirto"

    1st July, 2011

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    Sriraam Kalingarayar says:

    "One of the best collection of photographs ... I loved going through his photos and was so inspired at the end.. His composition, colours and lighting... And especially his processing... Very unique.. Waiting eagerly for more photographs from him..."

    29th October, 2010

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    Kals Pics says:

    "There are many people who can find the exact beauty in everything they see. Ayashok is one such person. He also has a talent to change something simple into something superb. A very simple person and a great inspirer. I learn a lot from his stream and his processing. Keep inspiring...."

    9th June, 2010

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    ullas george says:

    "Ayashok's pictures are not mere pictures ,they are a blend of beauty,art technics and above all the fullfilment of an artistic mind..browsing over his stream really refreshes a photographer and lets him sit back and think 'why can't I shoot images like this'...indirectyl ayashok pumps in lots of inspiration not only to a budding photographer but to a seasoned professional as well."

    11th April, 2009

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    Apratim Saha says:

    "Ayashok is a magician! Instead of the magic stick he has a camera. He is a great photographer and a great artist with a beautiful mind. He is excellent talented in Photoshop. Nice man and nice friend.
    Thank you Ayashok for showing your work to the world!"

    14th February, 2009

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    TheZionView says:

    "Ayashok... he is the first person on flickr contact whom i have spoke with,,,i am yet to see him in flesh and blood :-)

    If you have seen his stream once then you would know how talented he is in both photography and photoshop :-)

    His portraits are unique..he keeps most of his frames dark which i like and the glow comes in exact place as it needed to be...

    The colours he brings in his pictures are very attractive to eyes ... looking forward to go for shooting with him and do a editing of a picture along with him :-)

    expecting his wonderful work to continue in future and wish you all success"

    10th February, 2009

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    N@ndhin! says:

    "The best photographer i have ever seen !! There are so many ppl like me who are inspired by him :) He is a tree and i'm still a seed ;-) Keep giving our eyes ur pleasant treat on flickr :)"

    20th January, 2009

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    Rahul Sadagopan says:

    "An absolute photoshop genius! Ashok has really inspired so many people out there to work more on the post production of an image. Almost all the pictures in his stream are so well processed, they are a treat to the eyes. Thanks Ashok for sharing them. Looking forward to learning from processing techniques from you as well :)
    Good Luck!
    - Rahul"

    19th January, 2009

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    sam_samantha says:

    "There's nothing ordinary about Aya's photographs...shot after shot you can see how he sees his world through his lens...his imagery and the connection he has with his subjects can be seen through their eyes...I'm honored to have him as a friend here on flickr and I pray for his continued success:)"

    15th January, 2009

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    sravi_in (Busy at work) says:

    "Undoubtedly, Ashok is one of the best photographers in flickr. He inspired me to learn photoshop. Hope to see still great pictures in your stream."

    13th November, 2008

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    C L E E ٩(̾●̮̮̃̾•̃̾)۶ ™ says:

    "There's a whole new creative dimension out there, a whole new dazzling cosmos -- we call magic -- in his creations. There's really something brilliant out of this individual. And I laud Ay for that.

    ...Very inspiring photos for the soul. Keep 'em coming always. Thank God, there's Ashok!

    --- Clee"

    12th November, 2008

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    Devansh Jhaveri says:

    "Going through his photostream is like going through a vibrant and colourful world of its own.The compositions full of a cinematic feel and vibrancy are always a delight to watch.Great to see such a unique and different body of work from a fellow Indian photographer on Flickr"

    5th November, 2008

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    venkatfotos says:

    "Ashok is an unique Photographer and he is one of my inspiration in Photography. I really love his angles and composition. Keep clicking my friend, god bless you.

    With Love,
    Venkat."

    24th October, 2008

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    Ravages says:

    "A photographer with one of the best eyes and some of the best photos on flickr.
    Great stuff mate."

    2nd October, 2008

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    sapan! says:

    "hes simbully awessome!!"

    1st August, 2008

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    Thru Lens says:

    "Ashok. Miga azhagana pugai padam edukuraru, adharku melaga miga azhagavum pesuraru."

    7th July, 2008

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    rohitsabu. says:

    "Ashok is such an amazing photographer and photoshopper its unbelievable... He has such an awesome stream full of awe-inspiring photos... Keep on making my day... everyday, dear friend :)"

    1st July, 2008

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    Subash Chandran says:

    "Ashok's Photostream has a never ending WOW factor.. he is a unique photographer who can steal the finest of details in its actual beauty..
    An exponent of the processing art and puts it to best use to clearly distinguish his photos from any other. A great photographer/designer and a greater person/friend. Keep inspiring ! :)"

    13th June, 2008

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    Chitra Aiyer says:

    "Ashok has one of the best streams on flickr. He is a master processor and his recent works are exceptional and very inspiring. :) His compositions are working very well.

    He has been a good friend. Very kind. Thanks Ashok. :)"

    30th March, 2008

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    bharathiclick says:

    ""ashok..."A bundle of incredible talent... mixed with the eye to capture the right at the right moment, and ability to represent it the way in which the world would connect to it. I am always amazed how he has an absolute control of light and colors. His photos are so vibrant with color and mood. ashok is truly inspiring!!! I'm so glad I found such a talented person here. Thank you so much for being my friend :)

    Bharathi!!"

    20th March, 2008

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    rutchee says:

    "I am writing this for him when the next photograph on his stream would be the 200th..
    Congratulations to Ashok in advance..
    --
    His way of looking at things is appealing..
    Amazing capture of mood , emotion and the choicest of subjects can be seen on his stream
    Simple and effective photography..
    He at most times adds just a line about where he has taken the snap, and the rest, his snaps speak for themselves..
    Way to go !
    Keep clicking. ..
    Warm Regards,
    Ruchira"

    12th December, 2007

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    sanjay_srm2007 says:

    "this guy is too good !!

    his stream says it all...
    awsome photography !!! splendid works !
    continue takin beautiful snaps , all the best !!"

    24th November, 2007

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    Asif Ali A says:

    "Ashok is a Marvelous Photographer Astounding Designer and my beloved friend too.His Photographs are so unique like him.
    I like his Photography very much because of his excellent color composition and explicit subjects. His Portraits are realistic and powerful , his exquisite macro Photographs are impressed me much and his natural photo shots are simply make us wow.
    I hope he will be one of the renowned Photographer soon.
    All the best."

    24th October, 2007

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    billbalance - off a bit says:

    "There are so many Great Photographer on Flickr and Ayashok undoubtely is one of Them - His focus on a deeper side of Humanity and Nature captured and presented Beautifuly - I enjoy each one of Them Greatly"

    31st August, 2007

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    karaku* says:

    "He is the first friend in my flickr. and he is the best friend now.I thank for that I was able to meet him! He always gives warm comment to me really kindly. His sense is artistic and has the world that I do not know. I love the photograph which he takes. I look forward to the photograph which he takes from now on. 

    Thank you ayashok!!"

    18th July, 2007

Name:
Ashok Saravanan .Ay
Joined:
May 2007
Hometown:
Karaikudi (Chettinad)
Currently:
Chennai, India
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
Freelance Photographer | Visualizer
Email:
ayashok [at] gmail.com