Fantastic Ants!

 

Andrey Pavlov, a Russian photographer with commendable theatrical background chose a unique way of storytelling combining both the media. He devotedly studied the lives of ants, and planted histrionic props on their trails. There he photographed them live as if in a drama or movie. Except for the planned stage settings, all the rest is natural; no photo editing gimmicks involved, vouches the photographer. Come see the great moments of simple joviality, grant imagination, poignancy, and even some sublime philosophising. It all started with a spinal injury which left him bedridden for a bout during which he happened to read a lot on ants, and observed them. Known for their hardworking nature, the ants stunned Pavlov with the way they care for the weaker members of their community. '..I chose ants because I respect them and their way of life. They care about their children and look after the elderly', was Pavlov's words in an online discussion board.Every year he spends a few months on this hobby of choreographing photo shoots with red ants creating and enjoying his own fairy tales, compensating for a childhood deprived of fairy tales.

The fantasy world of ants: Photographs by Andrey Pavlov

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Cricketers & Their Kids

A montage of the special ones in the lives of these special cricketers.

 

Adam Gilchrist

 

Saurav Ganguly

 

Inzaman UL Haque

 

Steve Waugh

 

Glenn McGrath

 

Bradd Haddin

 

LONDON - SEPTEMBER 13: Andrew Flintoff with his daughter Holly and captain Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen pose for a photograph aboard the parade bus on the way to Trafalgar Square as part of the Ashes victory celebration, September 13, 2005 in London. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)

 

Denis Lillee wit the son Adam Lillee

 

Shane Warne With son Jackson

 

CALCUTTA, INDIA: Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq (R) walks across the field with his young son Ibtecam (C), team-mate Abdul Razzaq, (L) before a practice session in Calcutta, 11 November 2004.

 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 25: Matthew Hayden of Australia kisses daughter Grace while out on the pitch during training at the MCG on December 25, 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

 

KARACHI, PAKISTAN: Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria and his wife Dharmeta pose for photographs with their newly born daughter at a hospital in Karachi, 26 February 2005.

 

RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN - DECEMBER 19: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Imran Khan and his sons Qasim and Suleiman Khan watch the action during the fourth one day international match between Pakistan and England at The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on December 19, 2005 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

 

MAthew Hyeden

 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Former cricketer Merv Hughes and son Scott participate in the "Merv's walk to the G" event from Federation Square to the MCG before day three of the Second Test between Australia and South Africa played at the MCG on December 28, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia.

 

Bangalore, INDIA: Indian cricketer Anil Kumble, with his son Mayas Kumble, arrives for a press conference to announce his retirement from one-day international (ODI) cricket during a press conference in Bangalore, 30 March 2007

 

Glenn McGrath

 

ENGLAND - JUNE 1983: Viv Richards of the West Indies with his daughter during the World Cup 1983 held in June 1983 in England. (Photo by Getty Images)

 

Michael Vaughan (R) watches from the stand with his daughter Talulah Grace during the Twenty20 match between Yorkshire and Durham at Headingley on June 27, 2006 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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