Prayers at Sunrise IV Photo

Photographer’s Note

Not only Indian people participate in the morning rituals at the banks of the Ganges.
The mystical mood that covers Varanasi in a blanket of spirituality can not leave you untouched. You switch into a meditative mood that resources your inner self.

This young woman found a quiet spot at the riverbank in an anchored boat, praying to the rising sun.
I was fascinated by her calmness and liked how she was veiled in mystery.

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Image cropped at the top

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Cormac (26455) 2007-12-21 13:32

Excellent shot! The mood of mysticism or religous feeling in this is very strong, as is the sense of calmness. Good lighting and colour, and I also like the slight blur to the background, which makes the woman stand out even more by her sharpness. Nice work!

rminkow (1566) 2007-12-21 21:47

Hi Sabine...very nice composition. I like the pose and the details as well as the separation of the subject from the background.

Roger

Floydian (30970) 2007-12-22 5:09

Och Sabine, wat mooi en wat een drama dat er achter die vrouw nog iemand zit...wat zonde. Zonder die persoon zou dit een absolute wereldplaat zijn geweest. Zo mooi, zo intens gefotografeerd...en hoe zeggen we dat ook alweer; in complete serenity..!!
Je moet die persoon wegklonen, dan gooi ik er een groene ster tegenaan...want zo mooi vind ik hem wel..!!!
Prettig weekend, Henk

Captain (509) 2007-12-22 12:19

Stunning image. Well caught.

vincz (19045) 2007-12-25 2:13

Stunning image. A long time I did not see such an evocative one. I feel propelled in such a deep calm. Bravo!

enanonegro (641) 2008-03-18 10:40

My God (may be, her God)what a good picture ! I hadn't see

cobraphil8 (11652) 2008-05-15 7:47

Bonjour Sabine,
cela faisait un long moment que je n'avais pas vu ta galerie, eh bien j'en ai loupé de bien belles...
Celle-ci n'est pas belle, elle est magnifique, subjuguante, elle me glace le sang...
Que dire de plus?
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A bientôt & bonne continuation
Philippe