Last load to Orchha for the day Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of the last load of people to Orchha for the day. Tractor-trolley is popular means of transportation in the villages of northern parts of India. Tractors are multi-utility vehicles for the villagers, which are used for farm use as well as a way to transport people. Infact, on the day i was here there was a marriage in the town, and i noted that many in the grooms party had come in tractor-trolleys from nearby villages.

This photograph of the bridge over the Betwa river, on the Orchha - Tikamgarh road, is taken from the river bed at sunset. The rising moon and its reflection on water can also be seen. One can also note a person on the tractor is paying his reverence to the moon.

Orchha is a small town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. Orchha lies on the Betwa River, in the Bundelkhand region of northern Madhya Pradesh about 17km from Jhansi.

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japiey (9471) 2008-05-04 5:36

Hi Manoj,

Good shot that reveals the Indian Village life..
I like this concept..
Well done.
All the best.

jp

jusninasirun (10076) 2008-05-04 7:22

Hello Manoj. Clever low angle shot with people on the tractor. Unique shot and very well done. Regards. Jusni

trekks (14260) 2008-05-04 21:54

hi Manoj

Good old arch bridge of yester-years and surprisingly still in good use, without safety railings but functional. The rocks at the base implying some erosion from river flow?

Good composed shot in soft light mood.

tfs, bill
later

Angshu (33324) 2008-05-04 22:08

Hello Manoj
Like the low POV from the boulders. Your timing is very good with the moon & the placement of the tractor over the perilous bridge. A good daily life shot from Orchha
Regards
Angshu
PS : I feel in PP, you can underexpose the sky one or two stops to make the moon more prominent. Just for the sake of experimenting I did a quick workshop based on your original version, which does not necessarily enhance the quality of the picture, but do check out what I mean. Hope you don't mind. But I do feel your posted version is better than the original.

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