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Copyright: Lopa Talukdar (lopa) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1083 W: 244 N: 847] (8927)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-01-06
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-P92
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-11 9:27
Viewed: 674
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A Sadhu ( Holy Man) making last minute preparations, putting on his make-up for the Ardh Kumbh Mela on the holy shores of Allahabad.Kumbh Mela is known as the largest religious gathering in the world. Kumbha (Kumbha means pot) Mela (means fair) is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage that occurs four times every twelve years, once at each of the four locations of India : Prayag, Allahabad (in the state of Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga (Ganges), Yamuna and Saraswati. Ardh Kumbh Mela or Half-Kumbh Mela takes place, during the sixth year of the twelve year cycle. This is the festival of wishes. The fair ground takes the shape of mini
India. Different types of language, tradition-culture, dress, food, way of living can be witnessed in this festival where millions of people reach without any invitation.
This year the Ardh Kumbh Mela which began on 3rd January is being held at Allahabad.

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A real magician how he comes through the frame Lopa, great PP work with a great sharp and well colored shot. Good details on the skin. Wonderfull


Grtz Pim

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4247 W: 414 N: 6731] (42349)
  • [2008-01-11 9:31]

Namaste Lopa

A superb portrait with excellent sharpness colour, & lightiong contrasts. I like the way the arms extend beyond the frame border. Tfs!

Hi Lopa
Of course a wonderful pp but more than that it is a great photograph - for its crispness, detail, lighting and moment. Very sharp in rendition and with a good story. Perfectionist might call for cleaning of men and the loudspeaker at the back - but for me they are creating the ambience of Kumbh you are talking of. Very well done indeed.
Mukesh

Great shot of daily life in another country. I like the vibrant colors, as usual, and great PP work you have demonstrated here.
Well done Lopa!
TFS

Bravo!Beautiful photo my friend!Greetings.
A.

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer [C: 3409 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-11 11:11]

Very apart portrait picture, Lopa.
Think, the left arm should not be free from the body.
Best regards from Jan

Hello Lopa, A great photo depicting the Holy Man's introduction to the Ceremony! Very nice...
Steve

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10151)
  • [2008-01-11 11:37]

Hi Lopa,
excellent portrait and framing.very interesting shot whit amnzing details and colours.
Greetings.
Eva

Hi Lopa, Great informative image of a man's tradition. The colours are true but the only suggestion here is that I think that the out of frame is not really suited for this image. Just my idea.

Take care, Yan :)

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1312 W: 47 N: 2919] (16786)
  • [2008-01-11 12:22]

Hello Lopa:)
This is great and ethnographic lesson - nice to see something unusual... well at least where I am.
Very good work:)
Tom:)

hello
very good shot and funny & original idea of play with the frame
regards
jo

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1289 W: 69 N: 1538] (7679)
  • [2008-01-11 13:55]

Really a stunning portrait - I like the inclusion of the individuals over his left shoulder for their contrast. Framing is very well done. One small suggestion - the light fixture on the left side of his head could be cloned out. Otherwise very impressive.

Dan

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  • lisapw1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 789 W: 106 N: 1543] (8342)
  • [2008-01-11 14:44]

I love the way you extended his arms from the frame. The colors are so vibrant too. Very nice!

tfs, Lisa

Hi Lopa...very creative job on the photo and especially the framing. Unusual, artistic and original.

Roger

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2735 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2008-01-11 20:01]

Beautiful portrait.I like the play with the out of the frame body.This is very well done and attractive.Great pp work.Beautiful notes.TFS
Michel

Hi Lopa

Nice action from this sadhu... nice framing technic also... congrats and TFS

Amri HMS

Very unique and interesting composition Lopa!
Well captured and presentated.
- Vincent

Hie Lopa,

Nice to see this Hindu holy man in Treklens. Nice to know that Hindu got a lot of types of pilgrimage in India. We are celebrating Thaipusam in Malaysia soon.

TFS,
Hong

hi lopa, great composition , colors and clarity, i really like his arms coming through the frame,

well done,
thanks, scott

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  • jazmin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 815 W: 57 N: 311] (12)
  • [2008-01-12 10:07]

Hi, Lopa!

Framing and a composition are very special! Interesting, the man paints the signs spiritually onto himself.

jazmin

Hi Lopa,
:])....wonderful picture and nice pp done..
...very good idea my friend...

Salute,
Anan


Thanks on PORTRAIT @1

Hello Lopa,

This is a very effective use of the exploded frame! The holy man apprears to be about to enter my computer room! A wonderful sharp image with lots of interesting details!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
pl :-)

Hi Lopa:
this is a very interesting portrait of the holy man and the technical work is perfect , light colour and focus..... and beautifully presented .Thanks very much Roman:0)

Hi Lopa,

A very nice traditional capture. I like the POV and colors. Nice details on Sadhu's face. Well presented and nicely framed. TFS.

Kiran.

Thank you for sharing interesting note.
I like the model.
have a nice day
Aga

HI Lopa
salute
its a nice shot and ur thinking also.crop framing is also nice.
thanks morshed

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