#TIGShoutOutsOfTheWeek This week has been as much about the photographs as about the stories. I am astonished at the way each of you is raising the bar. Over and over and over. I probably took the longest I ever have to decide the winners this week. So hard. SO hard. I hate this job of mine! Anyhow. A lot of the entries have been about some stellar lines this week. So I’m going to talk about that particularly. And welcome some outrageously talented new TIGians home! Hope you’re feeling comfortable? I am the one who’s supposed to be gifting you. But there, look what you did! :) Mentioning my favourites (in no particular order): Ritu Nichani (all of them): You’ve learnt the art (of writing) as well the craft. You imagine, you smile, you feel, before you pen. And I can’t tell you how important that is. The process has been internalised beautifully. And organically. I have very little more to teach you. :) I could boast about you to all the world. That’s how far you’ve come in just three months! So proud. So proud. Tanvee Sharda (bench): What a shot! But your entry was about the words all the way! At least for me. Particularly these lines: “But some questions probably never have any solutions. They meet you in disguise. Sometimes they are people. Sometimes they are places. But mostly they are all a part of you.” Well done. Nilesh Mondal (for the one and only): I know you never left. But I hope I see you more. :) Vedasruthi Radhakrishnan (dimmy): The piece was so heartfelt, it really did seem like it was my memory as much as yours. Keep it up. Shachi Sutaria (rituals): So insightful. So poignant. So honest. Simran Khatter (yesterday): The line: “Sometimes tomorrow is made up of a whole lot of yesterday.” Just took my breath away. Looking forward to a lot more of you on this page. Anonymous (t-shirt): Some of the lines in your entry were stellar. Especially the closing lines: “The funny thing about memories is that when you look back at them, they are so alive. Vivid and colourful.” I felt like it actually happened to me. That is how moving the words were. Well done. And tight hug. Vijay Chhuttani (parents): What do I say about you brother? You’re the winner this week. Of course, I did think a bunch of times about comparing your shot with a few of Ritu’s and Ramesh uncles and Sarmishthas and Sundars. But your shot had something about it which no other did. I kept staring at it. As though it would move. The man would pick up his eyes next, and tell me something. Hold out his hand, to help him stand up straight. What A shot! I don’t know if you realised how poignant and alive the shot is when you shot it, but here, hear it from me now. I am not an expert. But I shoot with a heart. :) Leenuka Reddy (keys): This line made me fall in love with you. All over again. “Some days your heart loves being in the company of a heartache. Dont ask it why. Some days just let your heart be, where it wants to be.” You don’t need a shout out from me to know how I feel about your writing. But sometimes it’s important to say it. I’m very proud of you. I hope you never stop writing. :) Sarmistha Guha (streets): All your entries were top notch. But the lines and the picture for streets touched the most. You seem to shoot as well as you write. Few have both skillsets polished right when they start. :) Looking forward to a lot more of you on the page. Keep it up. Ricardo Vaz (heart): One of my favourite entries this week. This boy is a lazy bum. Like that kid who needs to be pushed to sit down to study every evening. A ridiculously talented lazy bum. Who just wants to sit back and let the music play. But when he gets up… He makes the most special kind of magic. :) Harshad Rajadhyaksha (rickshaw): You don’t need a shout out from me. You are the purest kind of magic. And to think I have you all my life. Thank somebody up there every day. Joel Thottan (poser): Lovely shot. More lovely line. :) Come back soon! Ajinkya Raut (for station): What A shot! And the words. Foof. I am so glad you’ve found a home here. Please park yourself for as long as you wish. Even your Buddha entry was top notch and I was this close to making you the winner of the week. :) One plain line about you: You are utterly talented. And strikingly fresh. As much with your pen as your lenses. Well done. Im looking forward to you. Sundar Shankar (monkeys): Shottt! I have always loved the way you think. But this shot had something so warm and graceful about it. To create that kind of feminine warmth – one needs to be a very sensitive person. Which I know you are. Well done. All my love. Himanshi Thakur (afterlife): Beautiful, beautiful piece. Some of the lines were so deep, so insightful. Your nibs are seasoned for sure. So glad to have you back. :) Swetal Patankar (shadow): Beautiful shot! Loved the line too. I love your sensibility. Just wish you participated more. :) Guneet Kaur (music): I love the way you write. All your posts till date have been fresh and poignant and telling and different. So good to have you back. You’re a natural ground-breaker. :) Gargi Ranade (girl): Beautiful shot. The piece touched too. Don’t fret about the craft much. Think about the idea. Sit with yourself and listen to your head in the quiet. Hear the music first. The notes will happen. :) Isha Yadav (both of them): Your Urdu is as heart-touching as your English. You are a blessed child. One of my dearest. Like you didn’t know already. :) Amrita Gvalani (parents): I know how hard the circumstances are for you. And how you still managed to send me an entry this week. And make it so utterly beautiful. Thank you. You are a gift. I know you say you need me. But the truth is, I need you a lot more. Ramesh Nichani (all of them): You closet writer you! You remind me of my dad in the most remarkable ways. Little wonder then why I’m as fond of you as I am. Thank you for stepping out of your shell and finally pushing yourself to become You. Your heart is a beautiful place. And your memories are stunning to taste. :) It’s delightful to hear your voice. And pick up your old pulse. There’s so much honesty, pain, love and heart in your writing, its amazing. :) Suvarthi Sarkar (platform): Love your sensibility. Looking forward to a lot more of you on the page. Write more. :) Amit Charles (pepper and salt): Lovely flavours. Always. :) Nishevita Aiyer (mirror): You are your strongest when you are the most You. :) Akanksha Soni (pet): Heartfelt. :) Alankar Ganguly (structure): Loved the shot! You shoot so beautifully. I can see you working on your writing. You are very close to magic. :) Vasu Agrawal (corner): Loved the thinking. I know you say you’re a sniper more. But you have no idea how beautifully your mind can pen. Your words look the best when they’re natural and honest. :) Jiya Jaisingh (both of them): I love your style. It’s so fresh. So warm. So conversational. And yet so effortlessly poignant. You remind me of myself from a few years back. :) Divya Rikhari (handmade cards): I was expecting more stellar shots from you. Especially after the last time out. But I am hoping you’ll come back with a bang again in the coming theme! :) [ Please use this comment string to shout out for whoever you think deserves to mentioned this week. I am so happy with the new entrants. And proud of the old ones. :) ] Looking forward to a warm sun and warmer entries tomorrow. God speed and lights out, TIG
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 16:20:57 +0000
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