Happy New Year

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The one rule of teaching

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14 Comments

The Riddle Guy on May 10, 2011 at 11:11 am

Cool video Punya, I need to learn how to do that!

Subhash on April 25, 2011 at 10:54 am

awesome

Ryan on February 14, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Great post, that is fantastic. I love doing stuff like this with my family. It creates a great bond. In fact, for Christmas we learned how to draw portraits for our family Christmas card.

waterproof mp3 on January 10, 2011 at 11:31 pm

Nice video. I initially though that you were going to set up a domino chain reaction. By the way, was the “Happy 2011” on the table a real shadow effect?

Punya Mishra on January 11, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Thanks for kind words. And yes, it absolutely was! It was exactly the shadow you would find when the entire setup was lit from the back!
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Punya Mishra on January 10, 2011 at 9:37 pm

Thanks April, always nice to hear from you. ~ punya

April Niemela on January 10, 2011 at 8:12 pm

what a gentle reminder to share ourselves with others, to utilize even the tiniest gift we have, to see with new eyes! thank you for sharing 😉

Argawa Manushabom on January 9, 2011 at 8:21 pm

Very cool…very cool. Happy New Year, mate!

NatashaW on January 5, 2011 at 7:19 am

Amazing idea, made my New Year Happy! Most creative

Steve on January 1, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Loved it, Punya & co.!

In fact, I’m going to steal … ummm, adapt … the idea for one of my classes next year.

Happy New Year to you all.

Steve

Alicia T. on January 1, 2011 at 9:21 pm

Amazing work Mishra family! I was truly surprised by the outcome! Art (and creativity) outwits me at times in compelling ways! Happy New Year!!!

Qaiser Malik on December 31, 2010 at 2:47 pm

Punya,
You are simply outstanding and I feel so great to have worked under your dynamic and innovative guidance.
Wish you a very happy new year and hope to remain in touch.
Qaiser

Ara on December 30, 2010 at 7:10 pm

Punya

Great creativity using shadows.

Even silence can be a powerful language if used appropriately. Even shadows can throw light if used creatively.

Wish you the same

ara…

goodparent101 on December 29, 2010 at 10:46 pm

Artistic and Awesome! Family activities help create a strong family life. Keep it up!

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