***WOMAN IN RED***, a photo from West Bengal, East

Photographer's Note

I SHOT IT AT GANGASAGAR MELA(FAIR).FOCAL LENGTH=35MM.
Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal(INDIA). This fair is held where the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal form a nexus. Hence the name Gangasagar Mela. This festival is celebrated during January every year and is a major attraction for millions of piligrams from all over India.
The pilgrims come for a holy dip on Makar Sankranti (last day of the Bengali Month) Negha -Mid January. They take dips in the Ganges and offer water to the Sun God. The dip, as they say, purifies their 'self' and according to them, 'punya' can be obtained thus. When they are done with the ritual obligations, they head towards the Kapilmuni Temple situated nearby, to worship the deity as a mark of respect.

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nirajsinha (857) 2007-02-21 4:55

HI Subir,
"Saw Sunar ki , ek lohaar ki" is perfect saying for you. What a great learning for me. Everything is perfect.

many thanks for sharing

Niraj Sinha

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2007-02-21 5:04

Hi Subir,
Excellent photo. Although the background is a little busy, the main subject still standout. India always fasinates me with its colorful and unusual rituals. I reckon if I visit the place one day, my 1 giga memory card will not be enough with all these wonderful scenes. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Renier

kiks (12805) 2007-02-21 5:14

What a great photo is this. I have no words for it.

TFS

Kiks

metek (3001) 2007-02-21 5:14

Hi,
Very nice composition
good photo
tfs

qpochet (1412) 2007-02-21 5:22

Hi Subir,

Very nice motion captured and plaesant composition. Beautiful colours as well and interesting note.
Nice job!
Quentin.

oochappan (4880) 2007-02-21 5:39

Did some adjustments in the WS, maybe you like it ?

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gpsony (448) 2007-02-21 5:47

Hi Subir,

Super stuff! The background actually enhances the subject because you have managed to isolate the subject.

Good POV and use of DOF.

Cheers,
Guru

Furachan (0) 2007-02-21 5:58

This is a great picture, Subir, no question. The breathtaking epic sweep if the thing, the way that wet, red sari swirls in the foreground, alone against the mob so to speak, is fabulous...
Congratulations!
Francis

thaprem (2566) 2007-02-21 6:40

Subir,
A most Fantastic one from you...
So much grace & fantasy spun here...
The colours contrasting so much & the moment frozen is superb...
Placing her to the left of your frame has been a thoughtful addition.
well done.
Cheers,
Prem.

TMLH (2496) 2007-02-21 6:43

Hi Subir,
Superb photo and notes. I like the way you visual the picture with the women in red as foreground and the crowd as background.
TFS
Tony

delkoo (68) 2007-02-21 6:48

hi subir
good one , i like the movement in the sari as well as the colour of it,

well done
didier

Robpulp (917) 2007-02-21 7:01

Brilliant capture with the red garment blowing in the wind. I would like to see this in Black and white with only the dress in red, just athought. I have done a workshop using this idea, hope you like it!

Rob

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TravelerNL (3011) 2007-02-21 7:42

Hi Subir,
Beautiful array of colors you have captured here. I don't mind the background being very crowded here because it shows how many pilgrims there are at this festival.
You managed very well to focus on this woman only with some distance to the other pilgrims which makes this composition work.
Well done,
Harko

snowfalken (1116) 2007-02-21 9:22

Hello Subir,

This is a very colorful picture of a very exotic event. The great exposure rendered beautiful, vivid colors! I also find the frame very appropriate! The only minor point is that I would have preferred the head of the woman in the foreground not to touch the horizon line. I would rather see the profile of her head against the sky. The fact that the wind was blowing into her clothes is beneficial for the overall look of the picture. Thanks for sharing!

Warmest Regards,
Eddie

bhorerpakhi (559) 2007-02-21 11:35

Oh WOW!! Kono tulona nei Subir Da. Apnar B&W eto bhalo kintu ekhon notun digitale bojgachhen apan chobi tolar conceptiontai asadharon.
Poulomi

recepyuksel (18640) 2007-02-21 11:48

Great shot,
right shot,
powerful shot..
bravo
bw

trigomiro (383) 2007-02-21 11:59

Hi Subir,
great reportage photo. Great compo and colors.
Bravo
Pier

goodwill (4274) 2007-02-21 12:10

Its fabulous,
Its fantastice........and......your style is eye catching.
Rajeev

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-02-22 1:09

Hi Subir,
Superb picture once again from the Sagar Island. The lady in red with her saree swirling in air simply stands out from the crowd.
Best Wishes
Sabyasachi

sam224 (6215) 2007-02-22 4:38

Great colours and composition: I like the way you concentrated on the woman in foreground wrapped with the red clothes. The hundreds of people create beautiful background.
Thanks for sharing.

partha (14023) 2007-02-22 4:54

Hi Subir,
Its one of the nice shot of the series. Nice documentation and excellenty presented.
Regards.
partha

dilane (861) 2007-02-22 14:19

hi subir ,
I like this woman alone in her space with the crowd of people behind.
the colors are magnificient.
this photo go to my favorites.
regards dilane

pinakie_slg (861) 2007-02-23 23:31

amar lady in red o joley upor tola, tomar tao tai, valo laglo - khub bharotiyo.

rider (12) 2007-02-24 7:07

Hi,
Very nice composition
good photo ...nice motion captured..rider

Dragonheart (8434) 2007-02-24 23:56

Hello Subir,
Very nice capture of the pilgrim walking for the dip in Ganga.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best wishes
Vivek

sayan (2617) 2007-02-26 6:31

Hello Subir,

great work. Capturing the woman in red in this huge wave of humanity is not a trivial task at all. Very nicely captured.
regards

Sayan

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-02-27 3:31

Grace,faith,colors,dynamic and static all in one perfect picture!!Congratulations
All my respect
Isabela

ramesh_lalwani (3213) 2007-03-08 0:25

hi subir
Flowing red sari stands out in colorful crowd and Ganges.Lovely capture.
Rmaesh

AnimeshRay (9089) 2007-03-09 14:20

And this one is brilliant too. Superbly timed. My only wish is that her head just a bit below the line of crowd againt the water...too difficult...(you needed get taller!), but otherwise a perfect and a dramatic capture of this elegant moment.

vagabondtravels (6511) 2007-03-10 3:37

Hi Subir

Great capture of this woman in red. Good color and very sharp. Nice comp. Good work.
Ben

Angshu (56760) 2007-03-21 6:51

Darun chhobi Subir...eta je ami ki kore miss korechhi janina..The sari billowing in the wind is like a sail, without that effect, I don;t think this one would have been so special. Fabulous..durdanto Subir. Into my favourites
Regards
Angshuman

patdeph (35750) 2007-04-06 14:18

hi Subir
fantastic photo.I like the way you have isolate 1 person in this colored crowd.The red of the sari flying in the wind is wonderful.I like this photo very much.Congratulations.
Pascale

Burberry1 (6041) 2007-04-06 14:20

Perfect catch!!!
Simply perfect.

Best wishes, A.

prumod (8300) 2007-05-07 14:39

hi subir!
your artistic talents very much reflected in this one!
camera is a tool only, you have vision and imagination!
nice shot!!!
pramod

crckt (7222) 2007-06-21 0:08

Hi Subir,
Excellent picture! Composition, colors everything perfect.
Regards,
Shaeri

ruisc_pt (11594) 2007-11-26 8:15

Hi Subir
This is what I may call a superb exposure with a stuning pictorial message.
TFS the note too.
H

R

flatwin (2181) 2008-01-01 3:22

Bonjour,

superbe prise de vue de cette femme qui tiens sont voile, tres bon contraste que cette tunique rouge en premier plan - Excellent shoot !

Arnaud

kaud (1840) 2008-06-26 22:18

Nice one Subir!
There is a motion in this shot that I liked!

batalay (41261) 2008-10-16 14:24

Hello Subir,

This is one of the most extraordinary photographs I've seen of the celebrated dip in the Ganges. The brilliant red sari worn by the woman adds a highlight to the otherwise muddy tones of the shallow water. I love the the composition, colors and resolution.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-06-04 10:16

Ola Subir,
Beleza de foto com toda esta gente neste rio , uma bela mistura de cores, gostei muito desta mulher em primeiro plano, parab閚s!!
Um abra鏾 Gon鏰lo

serp2000 (47063) 2010-03-23 0:54

Hi, Subir,
An interesting note and excellent shot!
I never been in India,
But I will go to India (Goa, Calangute) in May.
Greetings from Russia,
Serghei