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A Sadhu


A Sadhu
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Copyright: Lopa Talukdar (lopa) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1195 W: 264 N: 877] (8915)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-01-06
Categories: Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed], Portrait
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-P92
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): portraits [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-16 10:16
Viewed: 475
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
During the Ardh Kumbh Mela, the banks of Prayag was teeming with sadhus. They came in all shapes and sizes, speaking different languages,but with the same ultimate goal of seeking spiritual enlightenment. I found this old sadhu, particularly interesting with his long flowing beard, unkempt hair and lined face.
The Sadhus are the Holy men on the path of spiritual enlightenment. They are believed to have existed in the Indian society for thousands of years. A sadhu renounces worldly ties in pursuit of higher values of life. Ideally a Sadhu lives in the society but is detached from its pleasures and pains.
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Lopa,

Great lighting on the Sadhus face, warm ligthing against the near monochrome background. Interesting and informative note also - thanks.

...tim

Very impressive portrait, well framed. I like the low, dramatic light and the sepia-color combination. Picturesque face.

TFS,

Andreea

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 103 N: 2308] (8730)
  • [2008-02-16 10:33]

Hi Lopa,

Excellent is this... creative !!
Congrats for this beauty in presentation..
All the best, dear friend.

jp

Hi Lopa,
very moody picture, oryginal composition, nice colours in first plan, very good shot!
bravo:)
regards Karolina

Excellent, Nice portrait with expressions.

Ciao Lopa, splendid portrait of old man with wonderful expression, good details and excellent sharpness, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Lopa,

Excellent portrait of a Sadhu, very good light and colours. Congratulation for this creative work. TFS

Sorina

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1186 W: 285 N: 1315] (7065)
  • [2008-02-16 14:31]

Hello Lopa.
Very interesting portrait. Well presented and looks effective.
Good detalis and color.
My compliments.
Janek Kloss

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1190 W: 39 N: 2104] (12414)
  • [2008-02-16 17:34]

Hello Lopa:)
Another excellent picture, portrait - just great and look so interesting by using different colours and perfect DOF.
Greetings - Tom

Hi Lopa,

Lovely portrait . . excellent composition . .
Fantastic lighting angle . .
Well done my friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1043 W: 10 N: 0] (8036)
  • [2008-02-16 22:42]

Great shot...
Great portrait with great expression...

Hi Lopa:
once again you have captured another beautiful face with character, I am forced to look at this persons brow and eyes and that reallt appeals to me.... thanks .....Roman:0)

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 53 N: 730] (4506)
  • [2008-02-18 5:29]

Hi Lopa
Indeed the picture of this man is owe inspiring with his look and untended appearance
TFS
Argiris

A gorgeous double portrait. Very attractive, well exposed. Best regards Lopa.

Sharp portrait and a good choice to pair it with this sepia toned bg.
Cheers
Otto

hello Lopa
excellent shot, in this composition, it's good to have the right part (as it gives a sense of depth), but i suggest to crop it to emphasize the double portrait and get more impact,
regards
jo

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1697 W: 0 N: 1] (11434)
  • [2008-02-19 0:35]

Hi Lopa
In one word beautiful.
Gr Jos
P**

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3433 W: 87 N: 2977] (19331)
  • [2008-02-19 2:39]

Hallo lopa.
Really intresting not you wrote her, thanks for that.
The portrait picture is gorgeous and full of emotions.
Splendid work you made of it.
Best regards from Jan

Hi Dear Lopa,
Very nice pp work done my friend..
Beautiful portrait..good sharpness and warm light..
Lovely composition and pov..
Well done.

Salute,
Anan

Thanks on "F/T "VALENTINE"

A nice balance of detail and contrast. Excellent photo!
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 5079 W: 180 N: 6240] (32948)
  • [2008-02-20 2:04]

Hello my friend...

Their pictures portraying the human faces is wonderful.
Very impressive portrait,
oryginal composition,
nice colours in first plan,
Congratulation for this creative work.

Sérgio

Yes, you already did teach me that a Sadhu is a holy man>

Hi Lopa,

Very interesting light and capture here!

TFS
Els

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 676 N: 2053] (16615)
  • [2008-02-20 4:45]

Very impressive piece of work; congrats !


thanks,
v

hi Lopa

Very interesting portrait with such a backdrop and good expression of man in thoughtful pose.

I hope that you will try to write Note on all your photo postings to tell more about the shot, it helsp a lot if you do. Appreciate your sharing.

TFS, bill
later

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