Malang Baba

malangs r a creed of sufism. they wander aimlessly on the streets,

careless of worldly affairs & desires. people give them charity, food

& clothing & they prey 4 them in return. comments/ critique/ ratings

r welcome.

So much feeling and emotion in this portrait. It would take long to analyse his mood. Sadly, I read a certain resignation in his look, but hopefully it can serve to enhance our awareness too. A striking and powerful image. A credit to photography.

A good portrait.

It makes me think. I know, there are different people praying for me. Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Muslims, my Mother. Thank you all. Karl

include me in that list as well, dear karl [ i'm still not sure where i belong ]. regards!

A really excellent portrait, Umair! Best regards, Ruud.

Great study and portrait, Umair Bhai!!! 7/7 Congrats!

Dear Umair :) I like very much this impressive portrait of this Pride Man :)

 

Biliana

Excellent, dear Umair! So clear.

Regards. Ali.

beauti...!!!!!!!!!regards

Perfecta retrato de gran belleza, luz, color y un excelente encuadre, magnifica composicion, saludos cordiales Umair.

Beautiful portrait Umair. Great colour and lighting, and the most important so much feeling in this. Regards, Teresa

" what a face ", said i as i spotted this old malang wandering inside naeem centre, lahore. since some weeks, it has become a habit 2 carry camera all the time. minutes before this shot i had missed a very impressive old man with burning sticks & balms 4 blessings. the guy refused 4 a photo & i didn't insist. but this one really blew me out. nadeem butt, a friend, ran 2 bring him back 2 me, while i rushed upstairs 2 2nd floor where i kept my camera bag moments earlier. i asked 4 a photo & the old man shyly agreed. my hands trembled several times as i tried 2 focus on his powerful simplicity & mixed emotions. it moved me in many different ways. regards!

You're right Umair, powerful and very well done. Unable to give 7/7.

congratulation for take a good foto.i thing this is excellent.congratulation agin.brawo.superrr...

Excellent portrait ! Bravo !

eye contact through a cracked glasses and a innocent smile tells a whole story. rich portrait of a poor man. regards. amir.

well, may not b that poor at all. in fact, we all r in search of the wealth he has. " rags 2 riches ", i've heard, but " rags r riches ", these hermits/ sufis/ malangs & babas prove. soul, peace, nirvana, shakti...these people seem 2 have experienced all of them..they r harmless, loving, chanting praises of Almighty, just wander around, if someone drops charity in their hands or pours flour in the ragged bag, they gently pray 4 the blessings 2 b bestowed upon that family, & move on. regards!

The portrait is rich in many detail telling the story. His glasses are amazing so as the colours. The hands on the stick give him so much dignity of an older man. Really good work Umar.

excellent...

Umair Bhai,you have realised a a great Truth.Innner wealth and contentment are more lasting and worth-getting.Excellent portrait.

Wonderful portrait :) The lighting & clarity are excellent. Nice job!

very good..congrats.

The broken glass and the cross-eyed enrich the history this pic is telling.

u always win the game nice portrait goodluck