tea's a crowd, a photo from Gujarat, West

Photographer's Note

4:00pm, a moment of relaxation for Narmadaben. She was very sick on this day, but composed herself for her favourite daily pastime. Of course, I enjoyed a cup as well :)

I have changed the name of my project: Satyaprakash (light of truth)

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nicoz (1979) 2007-11-26 6:25

Hi Kaj,
It's all so packed here that I feel like I'm in that room. Nice colors. I like how the eye is attracted towards that tea pot. The face on the left is pretty dramatic!
Nicolas

AyseGurel (574) 2007-11-26 6:47

Hello;
it has been long time since you upload a photo..you turn back with an excellent shot..I love the colors;the light and the new name of your project..
TFS
ayse

kozak (711) 2007-11-26 6:53

excellent excellent excellent! I love this picture, I love layers and you have them here, so effective in this case. Congratulations. I am surprised that you don't have many more points for this yet.

bantonbuju (51815) 2007-11-26 10:17

delicious work,
"light in dark spaces" is a gorgeous idea...i find an exposure of the flash a bit too harsh, perhaps reduction by 0.7 or even by 1 stop would have been slightly better here...but still - most interesting project!
best wishes, j.

Polonaise (5802) 2007-11-26 15:10

As usual...
Absolutely stunning...
As deep to the core of human soul - as it is possible...
And if you add an amazing technicality of the work...!!!

g.

prezntime (3946) 2007-11-26 18:56

It's been a little while...I was starting to go through a bit of withdraw not seeing your photos. How else to tell this story than presenting us with a humble face accepting tea and a strained face out of focus and close to the lens expressing some discontent? Brilliant use of light; exactly what is required of a great photographer if I might add. It is touching and so well presented...
As is your style dear.
Chris.

everlasting (16634) 2007-11-27 2:48

Superb use of light Kaj, the spotlight on Narmadaben and such rich colours.
Nice to see you uploadign again

Furachan (0) 2007-11-27 4:12

Brilliant in its complexity this shot, Kaj, the blurred woman so strong and present on the left, then the eye drifts to the shiny tea pot on the othe side. Close to an Ale Webb compo. Bravo!
Francis

partha (14023) 2007-11-28 6:59

Great shot. You have manged to avoid merge( except the right side person). Excellent light management.
Great story telling shot.
partha

RGatward (20086) 2007-12-22 11:26

Hi Kaj, at last a bit of time to get back here (though you seem to be away now).

Neat title here, and also like the forground bokeh on the guy framing the scene, the brightness and colour on the main character a nice bonus, a really pro shot.

Merry christmas.

scalerman (26900) 2007-12-29 5:16

K: amazing image. I'll have more time to look over your portfolio upon my return stateside. Amazing work here - some of the finest Indian compositions to date around this site. regards, c

cepekdong (3676) 2008-03-16 9:44

what a good and interesting comp ! did you post some objects afterwards ?

daniel

unigross (0) 2008-03-25 10:14

Thats a rather story telling shot in itself, maybe B/W could add even more drama to it !

batalay (41261) 2008-08-31 7:30

Hello Kajal,

I like this image, evocative of a collage. You've handled the light well, although the various parts of the frame are somewhat disjointed, one is immediately challenged to study the parts and perhaps look for a unifying thread.

Your philosophy (intro page), "In order to find out where one is headed, it is important to find out where one has been," is a most engaging and compelling line. It reminds me, however, of the more perfunctory dictum, "Where you stand depends on where you were sitting."

Great shot,

Bulent

kschanna (6) 2008-12-27 1:16

Hi Kajal,

I envy you and salute you, for having the opportunity to be with who we effectively call the untouchables and then making full use of the opportunity to present us with such a harsh truth, I cannot imagine what it would have been like being there...but I say this, I wish and pray to the deity to give me one such opportunity.

I cannot top any of the critiques above mine, but I can say this, the art of telling it like it is in photographic terms is mastered in your portfolio.

Cheers
Kamran

Urs (14082) 2009-06-21 18:55

Hi Kajal

Your picture is a very realistic view of a typical Indian home upcountry. Captivating scene indeed, I really like it a lot. Indian tea is infamous to be over-milked and very sweet, but still, when I'm in India I will order my cup of Chai. Great DOF, vivid color and excellent composition. Well done

Best regards
Urs