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the enlightened breakfast...


the enlightened breakfast...
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Copyright: samrat roy (samrat_roy1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 5 N: 138] (675)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008
Categories: Daily Life
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): jeppo's favourites - the second 100 th [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-07 0:36
Viewed: 440
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Vrindavan, one of the most renowned and respected, holy places of the Hindus. As per mythology, Lord Krishna spent his childhood as well as a great part of his adulthood in this region. According to localities, there are around 5,000 Hindu temples at Vrindavan. And almost all of these temples are dedicated to Lord Krishna. All of these temples have their own keepers as well. Seen here is a shot from ‘Kathiababa Temple’. Though he is not wearing one, most of the sadhus (monks) of this sect wear a hard round wooden plank round their waist. They do not take this off till the last day of their life. The main intention of doing this is to keep themselves away from comfort of any sort. They walk, eat, bath, meditate, sleep and do every day-to-day activity with this wooden plank around their waist.

Wandering monks come to this place and take shelter for a week or so in these temples. They have dedicated their entire lives in search of God and Nirvana! They sing songs of God and meditate all day long, with occasional relaxed moments with their fellow brethren. Lunch and Dinner time is fixed by the temple. Breakfast usually occurs after morning prayers. The food normally is very simple, but if they are lucky (sometimes the rich arrange for a feast for the sadhus), they get to eat good food.

In this shot, the sadhus have gathered together for having breakfast. Usually one of the temple keepers sits with a large vessel containing the food (usually puffed rice, fruits, milk, curd). The sadhus get around him with their small containers and take the offerings. Happy with whatever they get, they relish their food with utmost joy and return back to their peaceful life.

Welcome to a life of intense physical endurance…..welcome to a different world!!!
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Hi Samrat,

I loved the natural lighting and shadows. very good composition and POV. Thanks for sharing it.

Sam.

Goods warms colours.
I like so much this kind of pictures!

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 2 N: 505] (4535)
  • [2008-05-07 3:19]

Hi Simrat,

this picture is shamlessly underrated.
I like the naturality of this person, his gesture and pose are very natural...furthermore light is really impressive

ciao
Silvio

Hi Samrat,

a lovely scene from India. Excellent use of the warm lights for this attractive composition. I really like the effect of the highlight/shadow. Great moment, great shot!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • robob Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 553 W: 59 N: 687] (3076)
  • [2008-05-07 5:20]

Hello Samrat,
Une excellente lumière vient ici éclairer cette scène,
La netteté est superbe !
Note très intéressante également,
Bien cordialement,
Robert

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1350 W: 68 N: 1269] (6479)
  • [2008-05-07 6:58]

Hi Samrat,
Two things I really like about this shot are: the light and the smooth texture. Really fascinating. Very nicely done.
Regards,
Shaeri
see you later after 2 weeks :)

nice point of view well captured play of light thanks for sharing.

This is a wonderful shot of something it must be rare to see. The light was harsh and difficult to manage, resulting in some patches of over-exposure, but I don't think that matters as the subject matter is what is important here. Well done
Kath

hi Samrat

Very good natural light filtering through to fall on this viewpoint and you have captured the light well. Good shot.

tfs, bill

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  • dumbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 225 W: 52 N: 118] (1288)
  • [2008-05-07 13:41]

Hello,
Really good daily life photo with beautiful and warm colors.
I like the lights and shadows in this photo.

keep in touch...

Hi Samrat
I could feel the holy morning atmosphere in a temple from your picture. Good calm shot with nice colours.
Regards.
Peter.

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  • lucski Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 366 W: 10 N: 221] (3482)
  • [2008-05-07 14:48]

Hi Samrat
great one
lights just perfect, very good POV and magical atmosphere
TFS
regards lukasz

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4636 W: 120 N: 429] (40755)
  • [2008-05-07 23:32]

Hi Samrat,
amazing view and scene, good comment in note. Nice game of light and shadows. Good caught moment, fine composition. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17510)
  • [2008-05-08 2:34]

Fantastic light you got there. So good for such a mystical scene. I love it. Great work.

Namaste jee Samrat,
The spotlight on the temple keeper sitting with a large pan is very beautiful. And the motion blur on the walking person by the slow shutter speed, gives an attractiveness to this image.
Best wishes, Hisashi

hi samrat,

in these kind of shots its easy to go wrong with the light - over exposureis the result. but you have got fanstastic light and right ambience. well done.

regards
somak

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  • bisok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 74 W: 73 N: 91] (540)
  • [2008-05-11 2:17]

Hi Samrat.

Very interesting photo here. Very good composition and POV. Wonderful colours and lighting. A very good note, as well.
Well done. Thanks for sharing.

Greetings from Poland.
Mirek

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  • alainh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4038 W: 141 N: 6467] (30777)
  • [2008-06-10 22:32]

hello Samrat
a very good daily life you captures here.
this man, alone, and the others who are walking around him. nice light too
friendly regards
alain

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4793 W: 166 N: 7358] (23946)
  • [2008-06-11 20:44]

Hello Samrat
The key thing for this beautiful shot is the light. I like how the shadows on the FG people create an effective frame for the sadhu bathed in warm light. Well seen & well captured Samrat!
Regards
Angshu

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