Glory of Walled City captured through lens

LAHORE:

Wekh Lahore, a photography exhibition highlighting the historical and architectural significance of the Walled City, started at Alhamra Arts Council on Monday.

The exhibition is part of a photography contest that was arranged last month. The Walled City of Lahore Authority had organised the contest in association with the Lahore Photography Club.

Of the 600 photos received by the organisers, 350 have been displayed in three categories – Architecture, Street Life and Historical Monuments.

The pictures present interesting perspectives, at times illuminating centuries-old corridors with light reminiscent of their former glory. The images of street life not only showcase images of various markets within the Walled City but also intimate moments caught between people.

WCLA DG Kamran Lashari, the chief guest at the inauguration, said the purpose of the exhibition and the contest was to encourage people to get acquainted with historical monuments and culture.

The first prize in the architecture category was awarded to Junaid Ahmed, the second prize to Abdul Rafay and the third to Armughan Nishat.

The first prize for street life was awarded to Amina Yasin, the second prize to Hassan Ahmed and the third to Sher Ali. In the historical monuments category, the first prize went to Hussain Mehmood, the second to Sher Muhammad and the third to Ahmed Ali.

The exhibition  will continue until January 30.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 27^th, 2015.