GIG Photowalk on the streets of San Francisco

So what inspires me to take a photograph? I never quite thought of it in the past. I just always knew what to capture, what moved me, what made me capture a moment. How successfully I managed to do that is another story altogether...

Here are some Street Photography shots from the streets of San Francisco.

Time for goodbye - there were tears, but it was such a warm moment

Perhaps one of the most intense and powerful poster I saw during the walk

I just like how the composition looked here

Another goodbye, another hug...

Today when Toan talked before the walk, I decided to think after a take a picture on why I did, what I did. It was just an experiment, but it kept me really engrossed after capturing a few of the moments. Also, for the first time I spoke to a few people I clicked; and it felt really good.

So what inspires me? Ah...it was rather simple.

Its the smiles and the tears that inspire me; intense emotions inspire me. 

When people laugh, share a hug, or walk holding hands, I am inspired to capture the moment. Such shots stay with me, I remember them much much later as well.

Apart from that I always take pictures of compositions which look good to the eye, I call these eye candies - these shots can be people, buildings, dogs, benches or anything that I fancy at that point of time.

A construction worker working hard

Women being women, having a laugh after a great shopping session :)

Always fun to capture!

An amazing couple I had a long chat with, she played the drum for me on the street, and her smile was addictive :)

I am sharing a few images here from today's GIG walk in San Francisco. It was a walk through some of the most inspiring neighborhood in SF, with some really interesting people. I missed most group photos, including the final one at the Dolores Park, as I was often too captivated with all the events around me.

But Jagdish, Saumya and me did get an opportunity to share some really good Mexican food with Toan and a few of his friends. It was great to hear him talk about his inspiration and his vision for GoInspireGo.

Just a couple on the sidewalk...

Again, just like the reflection...

Mother and child, just so beautiful...

Discussing food with mom :)

So what is Go Inspire Go?

It is a multimedia platform that "Uses Social Networking to Inspire Social Change" encouraging viewers like you to "Use Their Powers -- Resources, Talents and Network -- to Help Others."

Its a medium to share the inspiring stories from your life or life around you to inspire others. Its an initiative to create a positive social change through an individual's drive.

A woman having an animated discussion with her lunch-mate (she also has black nail paint)...

Working together, again at the Dolores Cafe