Idol In The Making Photo

Photographer’s Note

Durga puja is celebrated all over west bengal with full grandeur during the month of Sept-Oct every year. The making of clay idols of the goddess starts 2 months prior to that inside a traditionally ghinzy and dark potters’ quarter of north kolkata, known as kumortuli.By virtue of their artistic productions these potters have moved from obscurity to prominence.

Here is one such master craftsman carving a beautiful face of the deity out of clay.

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bantonbuju (48540) 2009-07-29 0:13

can't help it! - i simply love photos about craftsmen and their work...

love this tight framing here... initially i missed your model's face but then i find everything works here properly - thi sis all about the man's hands...

best wishes, jerzy

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-07-29 0:13

Hi Dhurjati
A very good close up on the mast being created, very vivid thanks to the good exposure which was probably challenging in these dim light conditions
Have a nice day JY

pauloog (6406) 2009-07-29 1:08

Hello Dhurjati,
Good to bring this witness of Indian craftmanship. Well brought in a good composition ot show the potter at work.
regards,
Paul

isabela_sor (42054) 2009-08-28 0:51 [Comment]

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