***TWO MEN*** Photo

Photographer’s Note

Shot it at Puskar, it's just 11 km. from Ajmer(RAJASTAN,INDIA) comes alive during Puskar Fair, when people from all over Rajasthan converge at Pushkar with their cattle stock. Pushkar Fair is regarded as one of the largest camel festivals in the world. Celebrated in the month of October-November, Pushkar Fair attracts domestic as well as foreign tourist to Pushkar in Rajasthan.
Pushkar festival is not about camels only but it is also about horses, cows, goats, sheep and most importantly about the lively people of Rajasthan, who come to the Pushkar fair in their best attires. The festival looks like a riot of colors with men wearing colourful turbans and women in pleated ghagaras (ankle-length skirts) of different hues. The festival offers a wonderful opportunity to see the people selling and buying camels, goats, horses etc. Bargaining, negotiations and transactions remain order of the days during the festival.
Sporting events are other attractions of the Pushkar Fair. One can enjoy the camel and horse races during the festival. Camel beauty contest is another highlight of the festival. The beautifully decked up camels are paraded and then the most beautiful camel is selected.
Pushkar is a religious town and is one of the important pilgrimage centers of Hindus. Pushkar is known for the holy Pushkar Lake and the many temples that dot the area. Puskar is associated with lord Brahma and is the only place in India, which has a temple dedicated to lord Brahma.
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aadilj (17950) 2009-01-01 3:11

Hi Subir, you seem to be having all the fun in Pushkar and it shows through your work. I love the way you nuance and catch these moments along with the freshness and vibrant hues

rgarrigus (0) 2009-01-01 3:13

Hi Subir,

I have no expertise in street imagery like this but I sure enjoy this one. First the colors work for me to move my eye around the frame but of course the two men take prominence. Your framing, aperture choice and timing to depict the man in front looks perfect to me. His eyes are not looking at you but to his left and naturally lead the viewer toward the background and the second man. The two pillars on the side serve nicely to frame things and keep the viewer's eye within the image.

Happy New Year!

Bob G.

jasmis (51283) 2009-01-01 3:21

Smart double portrait of two interesting men.
Regards.

grantlp (2104) 2009-01-01 3:27

Hello Subir,
This is an excellent portrait of the old man, with superb composition and balance within the image. Although the closer man on the left is the focal point, the other man in the background plays an important part to the result. You've given just enough clarity and detail in the background....not too blurred. Very well done.
Cheers Grant

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yquem46 (8641) 2009-01-01 4:46

Super DOF for this double portrait Subir
Very cleverly done
Happy 2009
patrick

eversmile (6543) 2009-01-01 5:36

Hi Subir!

That's a powerful shot with beautiful bright colors and a well mastered composition. The sharpness is excellent and the natural of the man's attitude is remarkable. bravo!
Regards
Marine

Morac (21113) 2009-01-01 12:53

Hello Subir,
I thank you for all your pictures.
I will present to you, your whole family, my wishes of happiness for 2009
Marc

Balwant (582) 2009-01-02 8:39

Nice sharp portrait of the person shadowed by a similar dressed person. Both seems to be thinking differently. Interesting photo, Regards
Balwant

ananyag81 (383) 2009-03-09 12:59