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Challenge: Bokeh III (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Pentax Optio 550
Date: Oct 24, 2006
Date Uploaded: Oct 24, 2006
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Inspired by Eid al-Fitr.
It is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic Calendar.
Fitr means \"to break the fast\" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period.
Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives a determined amount as a donation to the poor. This donation is known as Sadaqah al-Fitr (charity of fast-breaking).
The festivities start after the prayers with visits to the homes of friends and relatives and thanking God for all blessings. Eid is a time to come together as a community and to renew friendship and family ties. This is a time for peace for all Muslims in the world to devote to prayers and mutual well-being.
It is a joyous occasion with important religious significance. After attending the special congregational prayer in the morning, worshippers greet and embrace each other in a spirit of peace, love, and brotherhood. Visiting friends and relatives is common.
For Muslims, Eid al-Fitr is a joyful celebration of the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory and peace, of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanking God for the help and strength that they believe He gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control.
For more information:
//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_ul-Fitr
//quran.al-islam.com/Targama/dispTargam.asp?nType=1&t=eng&nSora=1&nAya=1&l=eng |
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10/26/2006 02:15:38 PM |
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10/26/2006 11:41:19 AM |
| I'm not sure what this has to do with the challenge topic. |
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10/26/2006 05:58:34 AM |
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10/25/2006 06:46:13 PM |
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10/25/2006 06:14:16 PM |
| I don't see any depth here. Everything looks in focus. I like the colors though. 3. |
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10/25/2006 02:21:43 PM |
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10/25/2006 09:33:23 AM |
| I really like this shot. Seems to be ALL in focus, though. Can't wait to find out what it was inspired by, & what it is! |
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10/25/2006 09:12:35 AM |
| Not sure what I'm looking at or why. It lacks a third dimension...so where's the bokeh? |
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10/25/2006 06:18:19 AM |
| Most everything appears to be in foucs on this so I have a hard time with it meeting the challenge. I really like the pattern and colors chosen in the composition. |
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10/25/2006 05:30:02 AM |
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10/24/2006 09:36:28 PM |
| While interesting, this shot doesn't seem to have any out of focus areas. |
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