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Marigolds for Diwali


Marigolds for Diwali
Photo Information
Copyright: Marilyn Chatonnet (axiotea) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2134 W: 248 N: 3193] (11688)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-08
Categories: Festivals
Camera: fujifilm S9500, Transcent 8GB 120X
Exposure: f/3.6, 1/480 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-10 22:01
Viewed: 1020
Points: 78
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As I told you in my previous Post, Diwali is the beginning of the Hindu year and one of the most important festivals, especially in north of India.
As, I was driving around I saw this marigold roadside stall with the woman dressed in colors matching the flowers' in the BG. I've tried to capture her in between the poles, giving a natural frame.

Hope you like it...

dhurjati, siolaw, robertosalguero, dareco, japiey, belido, cunejo200, UnTrained, Jean-Luc, evanrizo, dip, riclopes, PixelTerror, danos, leo61, noborders, elmec, syd1946, AiresSantos, delic, JCG, stego, emjleclercq has marked this note useful
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Hi Marilyn,
Not only in Northern India - Diwali is celebrated with equal enthusiasm in all over the country.Like the warm tone of colours here - with nice saturation.The yellow Merigiolds and Yellow Saree of the woman compensates each other perfectly.Good composition.
Happy Diwali to you & your family.
With Greetings from India,
Dhurjati

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3911 W: 403 N: 6486] (22150)
  • [2007-11-10 22:22]

Salut Marilyn,
Cette carriole toute seule, sans vendeurs, et la femme, peut être une cliente potentielle qui arrive dans la scène avec son sari assorti aux fleurs rend vraiment bien. Lumière et couleurs bien chaudes, netteté impeccable,cadrage intéressant
XXX
Laurent

Hello Marilyn,

The warm colours look great in the image and the yellows truly stand out out. This is an interesting image with good composition skills and details. Here in Calgary our large East Indian population is also celebrating Diwali. Thanks for sharing :-)

Roberto

Salut Marilyn,
Tout une atmosphère très dépaysante saisie dans cette scène. Les couleurs éclatent à l'écran.
Amicalement,
Fabrice

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1633 W: 42 N: 715] (10007)
  • [2007-11-11 0:38]

This is very nice, I love the colors and the interesting tree trunk. A very cheerful everyday life picture. The ladys dress looks very nice. Thanks, Karen

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4800 W: 121 N: 472] (42119)
  • [2007-11-11 1:14]

Hi Marilyn,
fine continuation of theme, interesting view and nice composition. Good reportage from India.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi Marilyn,

HAPPY DIWALI :)

Marigold is JAMANTHY in our place...
Beautifull shot from the roads..
EXCELLENT.
Salutes, dear friend.

jean paul

Hi Marilyn,

one more the stunning color tones are there to make this image a lot attractive. Decisive moment to capture that nice color combination. Very fine job!
Regards,
Carlos

Hi Marilyn, Very well composed, the lady is positioned perfectly, the cart fills the foreground brilliantly & the flowers are beautifully coloured, a superbly portrayed photo, a little dark in the top right, however still a great shot, kind regards Wilson.

Hi Marilyn,
Clever framing of the woman between the flower cart. As I learn more about Diwali through your photos and Note, I wonder more about the type of flower used for making the garland. Looks like chrysanthemums and they appear to dry and maintain its consistency rather well. Greetings! Danilo

Hi Marilyn,
excellent exposure and colours on that flower wagon. The woman is very well included. I like the good textures and diagonal view.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Bonsoir Marilyn,
C'est bien composé et j'apprécie ce cadrage (recherché) avec ce personnage entre les supports.
Les belles couleurs de ces colliers de fleurs apportent beaucoup de luminosité à cette photo tout à fait réussie.
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

Hello Marilyn,
Excellent framing on this image! I like the atmosphere that falls on the cart as the cover allows excellent light to fall on the Marigolds. The added bonus is indeed the woman dressed in like colors walking up to the cart. The angle you chose to highlight the scene is also excellent as the cart seems to lead the way into town.
Good capture...
Steve

Hello Marilyn,

A beautifully composed and exposed shot, with the brilliant colors and sharp resolution possible in the Indian light. Have a good week,

Warm regards,

Bulent

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  • savask Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 383 W: 35 N: 233] (1613)
  • [2007-11-11 23:04]

Nice and happy photo with those amazing marigold colors. I like the appearing lady at the background which adds a personal tone to the picture

Excellent Marilyn, excellent work, the lady is very good placed there framed with the lines of the cart. The light and the colors are superb.
Have a nice day.
Evan

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 882 W: 77 N: 389] (5881)
  • [2007-11-11 23:56]

Bonjour,
Voilà un charmante composition bien colorée. La dame en arrière-plan rend la photo plus attractive.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1850 W: 0 N: 911] (8843)
  • [2007-11-12 1:17]

Hi Marilyn,
beautiful shot,nice colors and light,
well composed!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

Hi Marilyn!

Great, great street photography once again! Great composition and beautiful colours. Great positioning of the lady in the background. Congratulations!

Hercules

Olá Marilyn, I see you took good advantage of the beautiful light making more photos of the Diwali at this hour of the day. Excellent use of the poles to frame the woman in a good vertical composition of the carriage. The yellow color stands out nicely and I like the graphism of the wheels.
Cheers,
ricardo

Salut Marilyn,
Tres chouette ca comme image et surtout comme cadrage, la dame qui arrive est parfaitement placee, j'aime aussi que la couleur de sa robe soit assortie a celle des fleurs sur la charette, ca cree une repetition sympa.
Bonne journee JY

Hi Marilyn,
You did well to capture her between the poles for your composition. I like the angle of view and the lovely warm light and colours. I especially like the wheels of the cart. Nicely done.
Regards
Wanda

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3351 W: 83 N: 4821] (18352)
  • [2007-11-12 8:07]
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Hello Marilyn,
i think that the marigold flowers are well seen in this coach with the woman to wear the same cloths.The afternoon light,light up pleasantly the whole scenery.Well done Marilyn.

Regards,Danos
PS are you driving alone in this country?

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3673 W: 339 N: 7372] (31310)
  • [2007-11-12 11:53]

Hi Marilyn!
Great composition with these orange flowers and the repetition at the woman`s cloth.The brown tones in the foreground are very nice and I like the view through this cart at the distance.
Regardsm,Leo

Très belles couleurs pour cette occasion, tu as choisi la meilleure heure il me semble et trouvé la bonne occasion avec cette élégante dame qui est parée des mêmes couleurs

(je ne savais pas que ces fleurs, qu'on voit dans tous les temples, était associée à cette fête, me souvenant plutôt de toutes les petites lampes à huile et aussi des pêtards assourdissants, du Rajasthan à l'HP au WB, c'était surtout ça - et d'ailleurs une belle fête !)

Avec un peu de retard : bonne année indienne, alors !
Amitiés,
Cath.

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5028 W: 93 N: 3887] (25615)
  • [2007-11-12 22:31]

Bon, je préférais clairement la précédente, mais on est toujours dans l'ambiance et elle me plaît toujours... Donc...
Et puis il a du charme ce petit chariot qui traîne...
Stéphane

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5050] (17516)
  • [2007-11-13 0:39]

Superbe compsotion avec une si belle lumiere sur la charette. Les fleurs toutes baignees de lumiere sont magnifiques. la dame qui arrive sur la route equilibre la composition a merveille.

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  • elmec Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 63 N: 774] (12184)
  • [2007-11-13 5:55]

Hello Marilyn!
It's so sweet scene!
Perfect compo with hard yellow ad orange flowers, man and old wehicle!
Perefct done!
Congratulations!
Best regards!

Hello Marilyn,
Wonderful daily life shot nicely composed!The cart in the foreground indeed works like a natural frame.I like the warm colors and the very nice light conditions!

wishes,
Thomas

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3752 W: 235 N: 4850] (23940)
  • [2007-11-14 0:28]

bonjour Marylin,
j'aime bien ton cadrage avec cette femme venant vers la charrette, le rappel des couleurs est bien vu.

didier

Hi dear Marylin,
Great colours like the previous. Excellent POV and details. Very good reportage from India.
Thanks and greetings
Aires

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4948 W: 169 N: 7612] (24876)
  • [2007-11-14 1:25]

Hello Marilyn
A neat corner you chose for this shot, with the approaching lady nicely framed as well. the marigolds of course are the key with their radiant colours. Good work Marilyn.
Best Regards
Angshu

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1348 W: 63 N: 1755] (6082)
  • [2007-11-14 6:43]

Hello Marilyn,
Indeed the framing caught my attention right away. That and the color-matching is ingenious. You set a fine example in our search for finding new compositional ideas. Very nice. Regards,
Hakan

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3222 W: 414 N: 4554] (16270)
  • [2007-11-16 2:22]

Bonjour Marilyn,

Une image qui complète bien ta précédente photo sur cette fête indienne. J'aime bien ta composition et le cadrage avec cette dame qui passe au bon moment comme tu le souhaitais. Et en plus son sarie est en harmonie de couleurs avec les guirlandes de soucis. Une belle et agréable photo, bravo Marilyn.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et à bientôt,

Jean-Charles

salut marilyn
bien cadré pour avoir mis la femme dans le cadre de la charette , de belle couleur de ces colliers,la netteté est nickel
amitiés
gilbert

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 599 N: 4720] (14396)
  • [2007-11-16 16:16]

Salut Marilyn,
Une photo très belle, pour beaucoup de raisons. Il y a la compo, très "élégante", comme la dame au fond, la lumière de tonalité chaude qui va très bien avec les jaunes et oranges... Une photo admirable et très réussite, sans doute.
Bravo!
Amicalement, José.

Hi Marilyn,

I like this one a lot. You efficiently use the light so well. Beautiful. A very nice daily life shot showing things that people selling from India. Well done.

Sothy

Les fleurs ont une couleur magnifique, trés chaude, et le sari de la vieile est trés bien assorti. Sinon, je dois avouer que la charette du marchand est digne de figurer dans un musée technologique du 19ème siècle, elle a surement du connaître l'occupation portugaise.

Bien cordialement,

Emmanuel

Netlik, renler ve kompozisyon güzel. Tebrikler

Selamlar
Hayrettin

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