Photographer's Note
A sadhu arrives on a cycle at the Fair ground in Pushkar. I know I shouldnt have cropped off his legs, but he was so close and I cudnt move bak any further, and I had the wrong lens for the occasion, so this is the best I cud do.
From a mere 14,000 to a massive 200,000! This is how the population of Pushkar swells during the Pushkar Fair. A spotlight of one's Indian holiday, the festival hosts around 50,000 camels which are sold, decorated, shaved and raced. The show goes on for a whole week as travellers continue to join in the fun, which includes a number of cultural competitions.
For those intending to visit Pushkar :
Fair Dates for 2007 : November 18th to 24th 2007
Fair Dates for 2008 : November 07th to 13th 2008
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wolf38
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(30) 2007-07-09 1:37
Hello Sunil. First once this is a wonderful, outstanding composed and photo worth seeing. Only after it comes the text, which gives the further information. The picture is a masterful maximum performance. Congratulation. Best regards, Wolfgang.
grantlp
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(2113) 2007-07-09 1:42
Hi Sunil,
This is such an interesting image of the sadhu, and the tight cropping has worked well. Just the man, his bike and his colurful clothes. Well captured.
Cheers Grant
holmertz
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(102042) 2007-07-09 2:02
Hello Sunil,
An excellent picture. Never mind the cropping of legs or parts of the bicycle. The sharpness and lighting is very good, and there are so many interesting details to watch. And maybe the best of all is that you managed to ge the sadhu standing out so perfectly against the neutral background.
Regards,
Gert
anjan
(1086) 2007-07-09 2:13
Hello Sunil,
Thanks for the info, I intend be there this year. Who would miss photo opportunities like this. Never mind the crop, it is not really disturbing.
Anjan
dhurjati
(2709) 2007-07-09 2:49
Hi Sunil,
Hah,Hah...wonderful take!!I dont really mind the crop atall.So Sadhu's are becoming modern.......beautiful composition, colours and details.
Greetings,
Dhurjati
indoka28
(5261) 2007-07-09 4:48
Great shot Sunil Sahab,
I loved the compo here..the crop..umm..well is not bothering me atht much..my eyes are totally attracted by the posture u have captured him..with one hand like giving blessings..or just waving at his fans..good one...!!!!
Liked it a lot..!!
Regards,
Indro
gelor
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(3233) 2007-07-09 5:38
Bonjour Sunil,
Excellente image, techniquement sans reproche et d'une composition fort agréable ! Du très beau travail !
Gérard
sabyasachi1212
(19779) 2007-07-09 8:31
Hi Sunil,
Was he on top of a hill or something, the low POV is very interesting and helps you to isolate the sadhu and get him in the backdrop of the sky.
Best Wishes
Sabyasachi
ibhm (322) 2007-07-09 12:03 [Comment]
noborders
(1010) 2007-07-09 13:45
The note is not long but very useful and informative (I had no idea of those numbers, specially about the visitors), and the photo is unusual - the white background adds drama to the scene, interesting shot !
TFS,
Cath.
rminkow
(1556) 2007-07-09 15:34
Hello Sunil. Great shot...I Like the perspective and point of view. I even like that you cut off his legs...this allows the viewer to concentrate on his hand and face. Congratulations.
Roger
vincz
(19113) 2007-07-10 0:50
Excellent sadhu picture with great POV and very high quality. I like vry much what you did here.
bhuniatrekearth
(764) 2007-07-10 1:08
Dear Sunil,
The holy gesture of blessings in right hand has added the attraction in the picture. Good composition.
Best wishes.
Dr. J.
sayan
(2617) 2007-07-10 5:19
Hello Sunil ji,
This is wonderful! The expression and the posture of the sadhu is beautifully captured! I like it very much. And I don't mond the crop at all. My only concern is the background. Is that only sky in the bg? or how did you find him in a so much isolated place that there is nothing behind the sadhu?
best regards
Sayan
prumod
(8300) 2007-07-13 4:21
hi sunil...
it's nice timely shot... cropped frame also is good... good colorful shot with daily moments...
greetings...
lopshang
(724) 2008-03-14 19:12
Hi Sunil
A very vivid and sharp shot. I like the composition and a perspective towards this shot. A very technically taken shot.
Great POV too.
Regards,
Lopshang.
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Copyright: Sunil Shukla (sunilshukla)
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- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2006-11-00
- Categories: Daily Life
- Camera: Nikon D 200, Nikkor ED 80-400 MM f/4.5-5.6 AF VR Zoom
- Exposure: f/8.1, 1/250 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2007-07-09 1:27
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