Varanasi Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

There is no better place to learn about Hinduism than Varanasi. Situated in Uttar Pradesh, people say it’s one of the oldest places in the world (Over 5,000 years old!). This is a really sacred place for Hindus, one of the 12 places where Lord Shiva shot up in a blinding column of light to the heavens.

Life in Varanasi revolves around the Ganges. Along the banks of the sacred river, are lined around 100 ghats. These are large built-up areas, many of which were built by Maharajas of India. The best time to see life in Varanasi is from a boat in the early morning when people come to bathe, wash clothes, perform yoga and pray. (MJ)

paromitadey, leo61, Gerrit, nirajsinha, pvenkatesh has marked this note useful

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paromitadey (166) 2009-03-17 22:00

Perfect Timing. Beautiful refreshing picture.

TFS.

Regards,
Paromita

anindya2u (140) 2009-03-17 22:24

If Photography is all about TIMING then this is the snap. Xcellent & Congrats !!! Gr8 Shot
Regards
anindya

leo61 (43384) 2009-03-17 22:39

Hi Marek!
You had a perfect timing here and I like the light and the colors.Nice background too with these greenish stairs and the orange blossoms.
Regards,leo

Rafer (4264) 2009-03-18 0:02

Muy buena imgen de un momento cotidiano...saludos

Gerrit (35649) 2009-03-18 1:31

Excellent photo, Marek,
the timing is perfect, the light and the focus are optimal and the definition of the falling and splashing water is very good.
But what makes it really striking is the expression of this girl. Great work.
Regards, Gerrit

nirajsinha (822) 2009-03-18 3:52

Perfect timing as Paromita said is key here. Really a refreshing picture.

Niraj Sinha

scalerman (25731) 2009-03-19 1:18

Marek: classic rapid exposure - of a classical timeless act. Superlative,... c