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	Varanasi India

my journey

~ EVERY EXIT IS AN ENTRY INTO SOMETHING ELSE ~

This shall be my last post. I've decided to load all of my India pictures to complete the gallery.
And I've decided to stop pbasing for a while. It's recently been a difficult tiring period for me.
Really need a good break to clear my mind, rest my heart and do many other much neglected stuff.
Thanks to those who've been patiently following my journey and thanks for your kind concern over my "closure".
You've been great supporters, great friends, great mentors, great inspiration. It's very sad to leave...
I'll come back only when I'm ready to start it all over again. Meanwhile, I shall stay as a
"slient watcher" over your works. Take good care and thanks once again for everything.

(Please click ->HERE<- to view the entire gallery. Hope you can find time to read my words, my stories... Thanks!)

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Guest		13-Dec-2007 19:42
This is fantastic work! I love this image.

Dave Wixx		18-Apr-2007 03:47
It looks like such a sad departure. Lets hope the new gallery starts with a bright smiling face coming the other way. A wonderful shot.

Guest		10-Apr-2007 14:00
Al the best Harry

Guest		29-Mar-2007 07:56
Take Care and best of luck. Looking forward to your new insipirations when you come back.

Guest		09-Mar-2007 05:26
Take care Ai Li - I will miss your thoughts and values as well as your images. Your recent projects have truly been inspirational, and seem to seek and share a truth. Enjoy your break, seek some more if you wish, or simply observe and enjoy. x Tim

Victoria		03-Mar-2007 04:24
Beautiuflly shot with great stroy, do enjoy this , all the best to you

Guest		03-Mar-2007 01:57
Great image! Amazing lights and textures. Voted

Roe..		03-Mar-2007 00:58
I'm so glad that I discovered your art..Ai Li you added great depth to my pbase experience..thank you..peace x roe

Phil Douglis		03-Mar-2007 00:30
I wish you well, Ai Li, as you take a break to rethink your goals and your course. Your images stir the mind and emotions, and often kindle the imagination. You have so much to give, but it must be on your terms, not ours. Meanwhile, I trust your wonderful images will remain here for our thoughts and pleasure. Thank you.

Sue Robertson		28-Feb-2007 04:49
It is good to have a break sometimes... we look forward to your return. This is a very evocative image. Beautifully done.

Dan Chusid		27-Feb-2007 06:52
It happens to us all in varying degrees so take your deserved break, gather some inner strength and stop to smell the flowers. We'll see you up ahead at the next crossroads... Peace be with you. - Dan

Kathy Pedersen		27-Feb-2007 00:52
A sad scene, as if you are walking away from us, I do take comfort that you will be silently watching us........you are a legend on Pbase and will be missed. Please do come back when all is well~ I will miss you my dear friend. Voted

Guest		26-Feb-2007 15:12
You will be missed:( What an amazing shot to leave with...brilliant!!

Azlin Ahmad		25-Feb-2007 14:14
Sorry to hear that, Ai Li, cos you are one of my favourite photographers on pbase! You have truly taken photography to a new, very personal level, and it has been great being a witness to your journey. Hope that you find the rest, the rejuvenation and the answers that you're looking for, and hope to see you back on pbase not too far into the future! Great photo, by the way. Good luck.

fred_il		25-Feb-2007 00:18
I'm so sorry to read this! I'm like Stu seeing that my favorites photographers decided to take a break! Take care Ai Li and thanks for having shared with us your so beautiful shots! Thanks also for your so constant support and comments! Moving shot, btw! VOte!

ros		24-Feb-2007 17:30
this is such a great silhouette... wonderful!

De'Carr Studio		24-Feb-2007 14:10
Incredible drama and intrigue. vote

Ren� Gysi		24-Feb-2007 09:58
Excellent picture with great mood.

Craig Persel		24-Feb-2007 02:36
Pbase won't be the same without you. I remember when it all began. It's been a great journey and I'll feel you watching over us. And ... I know you will be back when you are ready. :-) Take care and stay in touch.

david procter		24-Feb-2007 02:25
Dearest Ai Li, You as well! Pbase without AiLi... I hope you understand how much confidense you have given me and how much I've enjoyed your work and your passion for photography. I know this wont be the last I see of you. I'm not far behind you, could even be the same alley...but to where? Oh so exciting

Cindi Smith		24-Feb-2007 00:07
You will truly be missed while you are gone. I will stay in touch but will miss your wonderful work. However, you need to take care of yourself and we will be so looking forward to your return. I love your work, you inspire me so much. Just know my thoughts and prayers go with you while you are away. You are a special lady with a great talent and know you will find your way. May God be with you and all my best! Huge hugs! And, a huge vote!

Richard Calmes		23-Feb-2007 22:30
This is a fabulous image! Glad you are back! V

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		23-Feb-2007 20:25
Marvelous image :) Enjoy your break AL.

Guest		23-Feb-2007 17:58
The friendship we share I will ALways treasure. May you find your inner peace Ai Li.Pbase does consume the soul and its not easy to totally walk away from the wondeful friends and mentors that are part of it. Enjoy your break, pbase just wont be the same without your warmth and wonderful images. You are a great talent and an inspiration to me. Till the day of your return heres my biggest hug ADE X

Ray :)		23-Feb-2007 17:47
I know the feeling, and as Stu says, so many seem to be taking breaks at the moment. Be safe, and hope to catch you when the time is right. ~V~

JSWaters		23-Feb-2007 17:04
Safe passage, my friend. I am honored to have been able to share a piece of your heart and soul through your work and words, and lucky to have received your input in kind. Strengthen your reserves, balance yourself, come back (or not), and know you have made an impact on so many. Notwithstanding the above comment, the image is beautiful - walk from the darkness into the light. Jenene

Abescat Charles		23-Feb-2007 16:10
Superbe image. Une lumière extraordinaire

J. Scott Coile		23-Feb-2007 15:43
A masterful photojournalistic journey Ai Li! You have explored deeply emotional areas and touch all of us through your penetrating and provocative images. I would imagine this has left you needing an emotional recharge. I'm almost to that point myself. Maybe we'll both find some much needed rejuvination. Bless you.

jude		23-Feb-2007 14:06
The image is perfect for a farewell... a journey that can bring only new experiences.. It's a good thing. I know so many people - including myself - who have come to this place. Pbase can be addictive and mixed with real life it can be overwhelming.. Take heart and take care, Ai Li... Goodbye .. until you return.. xx

Sheila		23-Feb-2007 13:40
pbase can be stifling. I hope you find room to breathe. You are a very special person and photographer. Thanks for your kind and considered remarks. xx Sheila

Guest		23-Feb-2007 13:37
I am sorry your leaving, take a rest , take care and come back whenever in good health.And your image is terrific.cheers Enny.

Ken McColl		23-Feb-2007 13:02
It may be that we are all reinventing ourselves...perhaps pbase served a purpose...and now we need to move on. Stu's comments ring very true. I will miss viewing your work and reading your comments..but wish you all the best and maybe we can share our thoughts and images in another place, in another time. Best wishes. KMc

Martha Albuquerque		23-Feb-2007 12:47
This image is superb and says a lot. ~Voted~ Ai Li, I am sad with your break however I understand you need that. Hope you find a mid term of being addicted to pbase and sharing your work with the rest of the mortal people :) You are one of the bests here, agreeing with STU EGAN, and I confess I've been having the same feeling of him. Thanks for all your support and nice words to me and more than that, to allow me to learn through your GREAT WORK! Best of luck and my warmest regards, Martha

Stu		23-Feb-2007 12:12
Most of my favourite photographers seem to be leaving PBase at the moment... May I be one of the first to wish you well Ai Li and I hope you enjoy your break. I will miss seeing your photos a lot - I've really enjoyed looking at them, but I still have plenty of your archived galleries to go through and take time studying and I'll have a look through the rest of this gallery when I get time in the next few days. My spider-sense tells me I'll be voting... On a personal note thanks so much for taking the time to look at my photos and all your support over the past 8 months or so. Your constructive criticism in private comments has always been thought-provoking and I have greatly appreciated it. It is certainly one of the factors that has helped me improve my photography over the last year. Best of luck.

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