Kaboot(W)ar
Kaboot(W)ar
Kaboot(W)ar
He rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon (scientific name: Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae. In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". The title is inspired by its name in my native language - Hindi, in which they are called "Kabootar" and the book "The Art of War - Sun Tzu," Attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, "The Art of War' is an ancient military treatise dating approximately 5th century B.C., comprising of thirteen chapters, each devoted to a specific aspect of warfare and its application in military strategies and tactics.
He rock dove, rock pigeon, or common pigeon (scientific name: Columba livia) is a member of the bird family Columbidae. In common usage, this bird is often simply referred to as the "pigeon". The title is inspired by its name in my native language - Hindi, in which they are called "Kabootar" and the book "The Art of War - Sun Tzu," Attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu, "The Art of War' is an ancient military treatise dating approximately 5th century B.C., comprising of thirteen chapters, each devoted to a specific aspect of warfare and its application in military strategies and tactics.
The common pigeons, who appear serene and peaceful on the outside are not actually so; they are a highly territorial species when it comes to sharing food and more often than not get into fights with one another. Studying them for a few years now and specifically for the past 3-4 months, many aspects about their behaviour came into light- the one that really fascinated me was how graceful and in rhythm they appeared to be despite the fact that they are involved in some kind of a tussle. Each move of theirs appear to be a hug, a kiss, a caress...
This illusion of love and how deceitful it actually can be inspired the title for this photobook - the name 'Kabootar from its Hindi language origin and their artistic masterstrokes of chasing their opponent away, inspired the 'war' bit of it.
Kaboot(war)
The common pigeons, who appear serene and peaceful on the outside are not actually so; they are a highly territorial species when it comes to sharing food and more often than not get into fights with one another. Studying them for a few years now and specifically for the past 3-4 months, many aspects about their behaviour came into light- the one that really fascinated me was how graceful and in rhythm they appeared to be despite the fact that they are involved in some kind of a tussle. Each move of theirs appear to be a hug, a kiss, a caress...
This illusion of love and how deceitful it actually can be inspired the title for this photobook - the name 'Kabootar from its Hindi language origin and their artistic masterstrokes of chasing their opponent away, inspired the 'war' bit of it.
Kaboot(war)
Fourthly, ever since I could visually see in my frames, the slicing of these fights and their moves and manoeuvres, somehow "The Art of War by Sun Tzu' refuses to go out of my mind. War is war - be it humans or any other species- each specie will try and attempt effective tactics and strategies that will result in the defeat of its opponent. It greatly helped to see how these pigeons defeat a weaker opponent and the practices they adopt.
Fourthly, ever since I could visually see in my frames, the slicing of these fights and their moves and manoeuvres, somehow "The Art of War by Sun Tzu' refuses to go out of my mind. War is war - be it humans or any other species- each specie will try and attempt effective tactics and strategies that will result in the defeat of its opponent. It greatly helped to see how these pigeons defeat a weaker opponent and the practices they adopt.
The common pigeons, who appear serene and peaceful on the outside are not actually so; they are a highly territorial species when it comes to sharing food and more often than not get into fights with one another. Studying them for a few years now and specifically for the past 3-4 months, many aspects about their behaviour came into light- the one that really fascinated me was how graceful and in rhythm they appeared to be despite the fact that they are involved in some kind of a tussle. Each move of theirs appear to be a hug, a kiss, a caress...
This illusion of love and how deceitful it actually can be inspired the title for this photobook - the name 'Kabootar from its Hindi language origin and their artistic masterstrokes of chasing their opponent away, inspired the 'war' bit of it.
Kaboot(war)
Fourthly, ever since I could visually see in my frames, the slicing of these fights and their moves and manoeuvres, somehow "The Art of War by Sun Tzu' refuses to go out of my mind. War is war - be it humans or any other species- each specie will try and attempt effective tactics and strategies that will result in the defeat of its opponent. It greatly helped to see how these pigeons defeat a weaker opponent and the practices they adopt.
Lastly, I want to dedicate this book and its images to the great masters who have taught us everything about photography and because of whom photography is where it is today. They have said beautiful, inspirational and true things that are timeless and will stand true for generations to come.
Chapter 1 - The Symphony
The pigeons face each other as they engage in a rhythmic movement as if dancing to an invisible orchestra.I watch as they reach into what seems like an embrace at first, tip-toeing to kiss one another.
They spin around with their wings spread wide over and over, their necks entangled. Sometimes the tempo is slow, sometimes it is so rapid and fierce that one can barely make out whats going on. It seems too beautiful to be a struggle or a fight, too graceful to be dangerous - almost choreographed.
Its complex only in the sense that what the eyes see and comprehend is far from the reality - its an illusion of harmony, a rhythm, a grace; this is war, which will result in the exit of one of the players from the scene.
Lastly, I want to dedicate this book and its images to the great masters who have taught us everything about photography and because of whom photography is where it is today. They have said beautiful, inspirational and true things that are timeless and will stand true for generations to come.
Chapter 1 - The Symphony
The pigeons face each other as they engage in a rhythmic movement as if dancing to an invisible orchestra.I watch as they reach into what seems like an embrace at first, tip-toeing to kiss one another.
They spin around with their wings spread wide over and over, their necks entangled. Sometimes the tempo is slow, sometimes it is so rapid and fierce that one can barely make out whats going on. It seems too beautiful to be a struggle or a fight, too graceful to be dangerous - almost choreographed.
Its complex only in the sense that what the eyes see and comprehend is far from the reality - its an illusion of harmony, a rhythm, a grace; this is war, which will result in the exit of one of the players from the scene.
Lastly, I want to dedicate this book and its images to the great masters who have taught us everything about photography and because of whom photography is where it is today. They have said beautiful, inspirational and true things that are timeless and will stand true for generations to come.
Chapter 1 - The Symphony
The pigeons face each other as they engage in a rhythmic movement as if dancing to an invisible orchestra.I watch as they reach into what seems like an embrace at first, tip-toeing to kiss one another.
They spin around with their wings spread wide over and over, their necks entangled. Sometimes the tempo is slow, sometimes it is so rapid and fierce that one can barely make out whats going on. It seems too beautiful to be a struggle or a fight, too graceful to be dangerous - almost choreographed.
Its complex only in the sense that what the eyes see and comprehend is far from the reality - its an illusion of harmony, a rhythm, a grace; this is war, which will result in the exit of one of the players from the scene.
