Benares, narrow lanes... Photo

Photographer’s Note

Not a single bean to waste in this recessed Varanasi alleyway...

ISO at 400ASA; focal at 24.00mm.

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Manamo (3468) 2009-05-19 11:41

Caleb, that one is amazing! all of it! it's the story, the light in her hair, the flashy green beans all over the street and the street in front of us. our choice of focus on the basket and wall instead of the human figure is interesting. And I find that it works well.
I would have liked to see more of that street on the right, but I guess you have your reasons.
take care,
Marc

papera (4828) 2009-05-19 12:03

hi Caleb,
this is really a beautiful image: the moment is well chosen, the light is soft and enhances the gestures, the perspective of the narrow street offers a glimpse of another person at the end of it and gives depth to the composition.
have a nice evening,
cris

faubry (32197) 2009-05-19 12:22

Bonsoir Caleb, again a very cute and nice portrait, with environement!really i like t-your indian gallery!!
francine

trekks (14260) 2009-05-19 12:23

hi Caleb

A good catch of street scene for daily life. And after shooting, did you help her to collect them onto the basket?

I like your reality shots. I could be growing up this way, who knows? Ah, but 2007, that is impossible for me, way too old to pick these from the street :))

tfs, bill

Poet (354) 2009-05-20 2:12

A touching picture, great composition.
Everything is of value here, even the beans on the ground. It confronts me with the luxury in the West where I live.

juliettecorvett (269) 2009-05-24 1:17

great portrait as usual! well composed, i like the perspective, the captured situation, the alley in the backgrouns wich creates a depth in the picture. the colours are very nice too.

regards,
juliette