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In Persuit Of Happiness...

Posted by
Pavan Kaul (Mumbai, India) on 3 March 2012 in Sport & Recreation and Portfolio.

"know not if this earth on which I stand is the core of the universe or if it is but a speck of dust lost in eternity. I know not and I care not. For I know what happiness is possible to me on earth."
~Ayn Rand

NIKON D5000 1/250 second F/8.0 ISO 200 70 mm

A film maker from India who has recently rediscovered his passion for photography.


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omid from mashhad, Iran

wooow!
wonderful!!!!
very nice!

3 Mar 2012 6:04am

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

What an amazing shot - must surely get to the Spotlight, I'd say ! Five Stars to help it along.

3 Mar 2012 6:21am

Marie LC from Entre montagnes et Bretagne, France

A great sky and shot. Really amazing and warm

3 Mar 2012 6:43am

Ginnie from Netherlands

Oh-Oh-Oh!!!

3 Mar 2012 7:01am

PRASHANT from Mumbai, India

Awesome....colorful "Canvas of Nature".

3 Mar 2012 7:06am

Kala from United States

Superb imagery my friend.

3 Mar 2012 7:09am

Monik from PARIS, France

Extraordinaire...BRAVISSIMO!!!

3 Mar 2012 7:29am

vrinda from mangalore,Karnataka, India

very good composition,and the quote.....

3 Mar 2012 7:43am

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

An utterly fantastic image. The colors are sweet. That guy should be happy.

3 Mar 2012 7:48am

ღ Isa ღ from Vaucluse, France

Magnifiques couleurs ...

3 Mar 2012 8:03am

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Sensational!

3 Mar 2012 8:19am

Mathilde Collot from Fontainebleau, France

In the incandescence of a fire! The man is registered in the beauty of the universe.. Wonderful image …

3 Mar 2012 8:34am

Tamara from Aarschot, Belgium

Excellent composition and colors ! Freedom at its best... Have a lovely weekend :)

3 Mar 2012 9:34am

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Photo of the day for me, a wonder accompanied by a wonderful quote, congratulations Pavan. Good day.

3 Mar 2012 9:37am

Nigel from Avening, United Kingdom

Amazing frame

3 Mar 2012 9:42am

k@ from Paris, France

What a magic post, both incredible image & quote, a message that helps us open up our wings, love it whole, so inspiring Pavan ! This is wonderful, be thanked for sharing*

3 Mar 2012 9:48am

Elsaxelle from France

WAHOOOO... ! Fantastique

3 Mar 2012 9:54am

Mamyni from Argenteau-Visé, Belgium

WOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW Wonderful!
But it's lost race, competition is too strong !

3 Mar 2012 9:57am

Gérard Beullac from Paris, France

Already, the sky is fabulous.
With that scene of para sailing, it's becoming unique and fascinating !

3 Mar 2012 10:05am

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

This HAS to be a Spotlight! Surely?!

3 Mar 2012 11:22am

Punit from Somewhere in, India

Spotlight stuff, this very certainly is! And so fantastic is the title - in pursuit of thrill, in pursuit of happiness mankind sails everywhere. The light in this one is truly majestic and so is the composition. The enormity of the skies is drawn out so fantastically well, Pavan. One of my favourites from some of your recent photographs.

3 Mar 2012 11:38am

fereshteh.kamelan from mashhad, Iran

wooooooow!
Amazing frame!!
I like it.

3 Mar 2012 11:53am

fereshteh from mashhad, Iran

wooooooow!
Amazing frame!!
I like it.

3 Mar 2012 11:53am

Rupesh from kudal, India

Sabji , bahot accha capture kiya hai.....!!!
love those colors......!!

3 Mar 2012 12:08pm

London Caller from London, United Kingdom

The sky is burning!

3 Mar 2012 12:24pm

Shaahin Bahremand from Tehran, Iran

wow ! really you are a professional photographer

3 Mar 2012 12:34pm

Sam from Chennai, India

Amazing frame. Excellent composition and colours. And wonderful title and words. Love it, Pavan. Five Stars. :)

3 Mar 2012 12:55pm

Marcie from Newton, United States

Absolutely breathtaking..and I love..love..love how you've titled this!

3 Mar 2012 1:02pm

Tomix from landerneau, France

gorgeous shot! i hope he could come back to earth :)
5*!!

3 Mar 2012 1:54pm

Olivier from Manage, Belgium

Terrific and somptuous this sky!

3 Mar 2012 2:13pm

fabrizio from Rome, Italy

engulfed by the red, spectacular

3 Mar 2012 3:26pm

Eric C. from Ivry sur Seine, France

Superb !!

3 Mar 2012 4:20pm

rian from vestavia hills, United States

these guys are so lucky to hang around that beautiful sky.. great capture as well.. :)

3 Mar 2012 4:58pm

Avinash from Dharamshala, India

stupendous capture.....awesome click !!

3 Mar 2012 5:39pm

Phil David Morris, 2012 from Saskatoon, New York, Canada

What a magnificent and extraordinary photograph that dangles dangerously from my
screen this morning !! A sky with rushing air and clouds that almost seem to be in a
dangerous whipped up frenzy, as they lure this danger seeker out amongst them. The
person/persons who take this leap of faith on their skills really flirt openly with danger !
The colouring is a mix of danger and breathtaking beauty of the purples, yellows and
orange that coexist with the Silhouettes of the kiter and the dark clouds. Definitely this
will be most likely to be awarded a spotlight or equal accolade wherever it is presented,
so exuisitely to judges of that fleeting masterpiece, captured so vividly here ! So beautiful !
5 *****'s !!~

3 Mar 2012 5:49pm

Rick from Toronto, Canada

The most astounding and beautiful image I have seen in such a long time, Pavan. It speaks to both the aloof miraculous beauty of our world, and the determined spirit of the top monkey to conquer and taste ALL of it.

3 Mar 2012 6:55pm

Hilde Morin from Portland, Oregon, United States

Outstanding shot!

3 Mar 2012 7:01pm

Antoine from France

Great shot with colors very beautiful. Excellent work Pavan. Amicably Antoine.

3 Mar 2012 7:08pm

Farnaaz from Iran, Iran

This sky is killing me and this image is W O N D E R F U L Pavan .
I'm almost sure that you've seen Apocalypto ? With out any rationale this image remind me that and it's one of my favourite .

3 Mar 2012 8:41pm

Bettina from Los Angeles, United States

Wow, this is absolutely fantastic!! What an amazing sky and color and your capture of the lone para sailing figure. It's just stunning. A Spotlight image all the way. And as always a statement of the human condition which you are so wonderful at. Your images are beautiful and meaningful both! Nothing better!

3 Mar 2012 10:25pm

AMH from Buenos Aires, Argentina

great. that feeling of freedom!! for that man must haver been an experience that he will not forget, as well as this photo is for us. Alejandra kiss

3 Mar 2012 10:39pm

DULCIE from Danville, CA, United States

The color of the sky gives this an 'other-worldly' look, and makes this seem perhaps a dangerous endeavor. Very dramatic. :-)

4 Mar 2012 12:00am

Christine Walsh from Astoria, NY, United States

Oh, my! These colors are so beautiful - you are sure to get a spotlight! The figure has an interesting shape, more sitting, not dangling. Very interesting!

4 Mar 2012 2:57am

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Definitely my pic of the day! Such an extraordinary drama and impact through your amazing eye and brilliant capture! Congrats my friend!:-)

4 Mar 2012 5:01am

A. from France

Superbe, j'adore !

4 Mar 2012 6:17am

Bernardo from Spain

Una preciosa captura con un cielo espectacular.

Saludos

4 Mar 2012 7:02am

noel from Paris, France

amazing capture Pavan with the fire colour in the sky ,it seems windy

4 Mar 2012 7:49am

@noel: Thank you Noel. There seems to be some problem with your site as despite several attempts, my comment did not go through.

Anina Botes from Auckland, New Zealand

WOW!! This is stunning! I love the colors of the sky

4 Mar 2012 7:57am

AnneCphotography from somewhere over the rainbow, Switzerland

go heighter and open our look and heart.... sometimes i'ts enough to be happier :) !!! I love the atmosphere and the colors here !!! An oustanding picture My dear !!!

4 Mar 2012 8:17am

Jaap from Friesland, Netherlands

Very impressive shot, with a great and special atmosphere.

4 Mar 2012 9:44am

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

excellent photo! the backdrop for the para-sailors is just stunning and magical - the colour and clouds are fantastic!

4 Mar 2012 10:48am

roland theys from loverval, Belgium

A great sky and shot Pavan.

4 Mar 2012 11:01am

Mhelene from Paris, France

Wonderful !! Great composition !!

4 Mar 2012 1:56pm

Krunal from Mumbai, India

awesome shot

4 Mar 2012 7:22pm

franz from Baden, Austria

this is quite breathtaking ... the colours are at the same time utterly beautiful and a bit menacing, and the human activity that's taking part here is no less ... fascinating and dangerous!
a very effective and extraordinary image and surely spotlight material !!

4 Mar 2012 8:31pm

John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States

Incredible image! Love the fiery sky. A powerful mood and composition, excellent work!

5 Mar 2012 3:08am

Laurette from Johannesburg - Fourways, South Africa

Fabulous composition and very beautiful colours. Beautifuly seen and captured.

5 Mar 2012 10:49am

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

Terrific shot. A wonderful sky backdrop to the sky rider

5 Mar 2012 8:03pm

Emmeji from France

Waouh, un ciel en feu ! Magnifique !

5 Mar 2012 8:52pm

noel from Paris, France

yes I didn't get your comment in my blog hope it s work soon I also have another blog http://www.streetphotography.shutterfly.com you can see more pictures there ,well done again for your picture

6 Mar 2012 10:15pm

tce76 from Saint Laurent de Brèvedent, France

Celle-ci elle est géniale.
Big up Mister!

7 Mar 2012 8:10pm

Truels from Denmark

Fabulous capture, Pavan - wonderful colors!

7 Mar 2012 11:22pm

Sarah from Sydney, Australia

Breathtaking!!! Absolutely stunning!

12 Mar 2012 5:49am

Crash Ryan from Weehawken, NJ & NYC, United States

wow! like falling into fire!

12 Mar 2012 9:48pm

Pomme from France

Des couleurs extraordinaires :)

18 Mar 2012 8:44pm

Bruno F from France

Really good !

23 Apr 2012 2:17pm

noel from paris, France

beautiful capture of this red sky and the people with parachute look likes end of the world

29 Apr 2012 2:37pm

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NIKON D5000
1/250 second
F/8.0
ISO 200
70 mm

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