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Copyright: SUBIR BASAK (photographer123) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 242 W: 174 N: 985] (4009)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-14
Categories: Decisive Moment
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): your's favorite, GANGASAGAR MY VIEW, Jeppo's favourites - the first 100! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-16 5:38
Viewed: 361
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Shooting in Gangasagar mela is a wonderful experience to me...Near about half milion colorful people from all over India....
Gangasagar Mela(fair) 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) magha -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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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 444 W: 0 N: 253] (3086)
  • [2008-03-16 5:49]

Hi Subir,

excellent counter-light shot...with a very good shaprness. I can feel the spirituality of India in this pic!

TFS
Silvio

Hello Subir,
Very nice scene you captured here,very spiritual photo.
The silhouette against this fabulous background create a high impact shot.
Thank you!
Wish you a lovely day,
Linda

Salam,
An impressive shot with great composition..very good atmosphere..wonderful job.
Regards,
AtousA

beautiful play with the silhouette and the sunset colours which looks fantastic
regards
jo

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2899 W: 87 N: 4820] (16692)
  • [2008-03-16 7:17]

Great, just great. Very mystical, very evocative. You are so good with water!

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1142 W: 68 N: 1028] (5427)
  • [2008-03-16 7:23]

Hi Subirda,
This is a perfect shot. Lovely colors and composition. The subject is really good.
Regards,
Shaeri

Hi Subir,
fantastic shot, the orange colors and silhouettes are beautiful and good quality of image. Great work.
Congratulations and Hug!

Hi Subir

Wow, wonderful image, amazing colours and a good explaination of the ritual in the in the note.

Andy

Hi!

Great colors and shadowns! The sun looks perfect.. The compositon and idea is remarkable .. Great job!! Very nice photograph, it expresses that virtue !! Thanks a lot!!

regards,
SAYAN

Subir: of course, of course, a great one - fully a decisive worshiping moment. Fine image. c

Hi
Lovely spiritual scene ! Nice motive for taking a picture !I like this warm colours !Thanks for note and sharing this photo.Regards
Dorota

A lovely moment to capture Subir, making this a sunset with a differnce and a meaning.

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  • aadilj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1367 W: 61 N: 888] (7324)
  • [2008-03-16 23:57]

Its as classic as it can get, the burning evening sky, the worshiper, the river and the water. The setting is amazing. Simple yet translated so well through a solid composition which kind of freezes the moment.

namaste Subir
this is a fantastic shot with wonderful orange sky,ang glowing water,as background!I like very much the woman black silhouette and the falling water framing the sun!Very well done and really magnificent!
Redards.
Pascale

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  • partha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1482 W: 84 N: 1284] (12326)
  • [2008-03-17 9:53]

Really a very good shot.You have clicked at the perfect moment with a great background and nice subtle expressuion of the devotee.
Regards.
partha

Subir,
The light & the subject are so close to heart.The well executed shot with balanced light & sharpness to bring the silhouetted subject so well in the memory is very good.
Cheers,
Prem.

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1611 W: 315 N: 2211] (8079)
  • [2008-03-17 22:19]

Hi Subir,

Fabulous...
This is a real GEM !!!!
Perfect timing, fascinating tones, and a divine feel.
All the best, dear friend.

jp

it is a wonderful experience for us also :) because we can admire this pictures
great capture ...you create stories to your shots :)
thanks sharing
anes

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