The orange sari Photo

Photographer’s Note

In the same 1200 year old network of temples as my previous photograph, this pahari lady was walking, and giving offerings to the deity of each mandir.

Having too little money to perform one of the grand sacrifices, she did most of the puja on her own. In contrast to the glamorous bhandaras and yagnas of the rich devotees, her simple devotion lies among the poor of India: an unnoticeable, charming, and meaningful love for a peaceful life. The small bag in her hand contains all she has to offer; yet, for some reason it dwarfs the massive wads of money that flow from the purses of the affluent to the pockets of the priests. Her simple sari lacks the gold-and-silk borders of those of the wealthy, but its warm glow in the morning sunlight leaves the glittered rich shimmering in the shadows.

Perhaps there is no better method of observing these details than photography.

My apologies for the slightly cropped temple at the right - I wish I had the entire structure in the photograph.

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Kenggaroo (805) 2009-10-31 21:59

Hi,bmukherjee
Nice and well composed shot.
The orange girl on the background color scheme are very artistic.
Lovely sari girl on a very unigue location.
TFS,
kenggaroo

smarcell (14257) 2009-11-01 0:20

Thios composition is very well organized. The lady in orange on the left, well balanced by the rest of the frame. Very good work
Regards Stefano

sid_sn (26) 2009-11-01 1:06

Hi, Biswaroop
Good timing and good work also..

Regards
Siddhartha

gut31 (49) 2009-11-01 1:41

Hello

very nice composition. I like the sari of the woman, she seems to give light to the wall around her......

thank s

JT50 (636) 2009-11-01 3:28

Hi Biswaroop,
Lovely capture with
good light effect. It
seems glow from the orange
sari lightens up the wall.
Good POV.
Have a nice week.
Janak

CLODO (4078) 2009-11-01 3:32

Hi Biswaroop
I like the general mood of your picture, the orange hues in accordance with the grey-brown one of the background, the light which reveals the lady, the saree reflection on the wall, the equilibrium between the lady and the small temple
Good job
CLODO

eversmile (5995) 2009-11-01 4:47

Hi Biswaroop

Your composition is very elegant, the light, almost surnatural, is beautiful. I particularly like the orange hues. And despite the probable lack of wealth that you mention in your note, she has a gracious, stately demeanor. Technically, I only can praise your skill, your sens of observation and timing. About the note, I find it written with a lot of sensitivity, subtlety and eloquence.
Regards
Marine

PS: I add it to my theme Orange

delkoo (34140) 2009-11-06 6:13

hi biswaroop,
You captured fantastic light in a really good composition. I am impressed by the details and colours of your photo
really good one
didier

anindya2u (140) 2009-11-06 17:46

Hi Biswa

Xcellent Composation I would say...
Perfect POV...
Kudos to ur timing in conjunction to the tonality of both Women's Saree & the wall of the hut...
The divergence of the UV light added more effect on the subject...
Full Marks & Keep it up