Fishing near Sokhtarabad, Pakistan

Fishing near Sokhtarabad, Pakistan
Originally uploaded by Ameer Hamza

(Photograph shot on 17th Sep, 2011).

After we left heavy-hearted our camp site called Sokhtarabad due to cold weather and ineptitude of our group leader, Mr. Tanwir, we were advised by this man, Mr. Azizullah, that we catch some local fish by hand. So we all gathered around and saw him catch lot of small fish. He appeared very expert in his trade and had lot of fun doing it. I was impressed. This is my favorite photograph of him.

Back trek to Mithramdan : Day 7 / Volleyball at Sokhtarabad

Volleyball, Sokhtarabad camp site, Pakistan
Originally uploaded by Ameer Hamza

After looking for some shots around I requested the police wallas and Naseer to re-start their game of volleyball. This, I must remind you, is a difficult thing to do under cold weather. The coldness can really hurt you in a game like volleyball. Nevertheless, they played it again and I got my photographs. This photograph is surely one of the those I always wanted with grand and beautiful mountains in the background and the players in superb action.

To Wakhan : Day 4 / Chota Yasin early morning

Chota Yasin mountain, Pakistan
Originally uploaded by Ameer Hamza

Next day we woke up to some wonderful mountains and some really nasty looking weather. I don't know but the rains in mid September (14th) in the middle of nowhere ain't a good idea. But I loved the scenery and I always have loved mountains with clouds. Many photographers really don't like it but I do. This frame was made with 50mm lens. Then it was time to move on.