Photographer's Note
'Dashami' or 'Bijoya-Dashami' as it is sometimes known, is the final day of 'Durga Puja' (according to mythology, the Goddess Durga prepares for her return journey to her husband's abode). The highlight of this day's events is 'Sindoor-khela' . The forehead and face of the idol of 'Durga' is smeared with vermillion by married women of the locality who then smear each other's faces with the vermillion. This is done amidst the constant beating of drums and blowing of conch-shells. The ladies then perform 'Boron' where they wipe the idols eyes, feed them sweetend curds, give them paan and tearfully bid farewell. The ritual signifies the mother wishing her daughter who had come to her house, farewell. This done, people seek the final blessings of the Goddess before the idols are removed from the 'Pandal'. As people say farewell, with a heavy heart, to the Goddess Durga and wish her back the next year, the idols are put onto the trucks that carry them to the river for immersion. The immersion of the idols marks the journey of the Goddess back to her in-laws, and the end of 'Durga Puja', probably the biggest and most popular of all festivals among the Bengali community.
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lousat
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(130061) 2011-10-13 3:54
Very nice and interesting moment and a magnificent capture,a great light balance and perfect sharpness and saturation,i like the very rich and brilliant background too.Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
elkab
(3780) 2011-10-13 3:57
Hi!
Impresive moment super captured by you despite a long time (1/4 sek. - you are master - the sharpness is enough - no perfect - but for this time realy perfect). To take a sharpen portrait better have shorter time
Warm regards
eb
PeterDF
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(421) 2011-10-13 6:08
A wonderful capture here of these two ladies...one applying the vermillion to the other. The way you have photographed them in the foreground...darker than the bright background is interesting...and I love the expressions on their faces, too...really very lovely smiles. Very nicely done by you!
madhumita_roy86
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(2344) 2011-10-13 6:17
Hi,
Very Beautiful moment of "Sindur dan" & "Debi baran"...great sharpness, very good management of light...great composition...nice controlled DOF...
ei chobi tar composition er sob theke bhalo dik holo je samne 2 jon sindur khelche ar ek e sathe pechone 2jon 'debi baron' korche....ei 2 to jinis mile puro composition ta khub meaningful hoe utheche...
Keep the Spirit up & keep posting like this...
Subho bijoya r suveccha roilo...
Madhumita.
nobuikehonda
(3848) 2011-10-13 11:07
Hello Arijit,
I like the air of the festival, which surrounds the two ladies and their mutual trust. The light BG is very effective in your photo. It is Asura in the background? I learn this very recently. Several ladies are in process of decorating the statue. The focus is very well managed and overall warm tone is very much alive. And as I have just mentioned, large out of focus area is helping your photo. The atmosphere of the event is well seen and well photographed. It is a very successful double portrait. You have successfully captured the atmosphere of the event, which is remarkable. I like the photo. I like the air of this special event.
With my very best regards,
Have a very pleasant day, Arijit
Nobu.
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2011-10-13 11:40
hi Arijit,
really a nice composition. Like the atmosphere very much. The sharpness is not upto the mark but it is adequate in such situation... Like the activities of sindur khela and debi boron in a same frame. Nice photowork. I am just confused about the bright area beside the right hand of the left side lady ( just under the bangles)... Anyway I enjoyed it a lot. A fine work. Tfs & suggestion.
Best wishes.
Subhendu
nikkitta
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(17070) 2011-10-13 14:38
Namaste Arijit,
Interesting note and capture about 'Durga Puja'
Photo taken at the right moment
Color are great and natural
Like the smiling women, obviously they are enjoying taken part at the festivity
Greetings and TFS
Maria
Graal
(103040) 2011-10-13 23:34
Nice scene, good shot and captured while. I like the DOF and smiles of women also.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander
arnoldenigma (42) 2011-10-14 17:52
Handhelding 70-300 for 1/4 sec and delivering a sharp picture is an excellent thing Arijit.. Keep it up. The atmosphere of this photo is also nice. Have a good day!!!
lakshmip1949
(19081) 2011-10-15 4:14
Hello Arijit,
A nice shot with festive mood. This is the first time I am learning about the sindhoor khel. You have captured it at the right moment when the lady on the left is placing sindhoor on the other lady's forehead. Great colors.
Lakshmi
rodgerg
(55767) 2011-10-16 0:54
Hello Arijt,
An another scene of religious life very well collected. The two ladies arise very well. You have very well collected the attitudes, the expression
and the smile of these two ladies. Interetsing note for an interesting nad beautiful shot.
have a nice Sunday,
Roger
Angshu
(56760) 2011-10-18 8:44
Hello Arijit
Khub shondor!
I like the picture with good use of shallow DOF...we see the idol of Ma in OOF in the BG
Best Wishes
Angshuman
DjoleEric
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(0) 2011-10-19 11:40
Hi friend.
Nice work.
A good display of colors and sharpness.
I love the beautiful color photos.
Hello and friendship.
Djole.
COSTANTINO
(104259) 2011-10-25 9:24
Hello
shot with very interesting details
your notes helped me to understand better
this composition,it looks so impressive
the atmopshere is unique indeed
thanks for sharing it with us
regards
Costantino
jlbrthnn
(76041) 2011-11-07 9:09
Hello Arijit,
These beautiful persons illustrate with the most beautiful way the religious traditions. It is a very beautiful double portrait. The light, the colors, the neatness are excellent. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joλl
Photo Information
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Copyright: Arijit Ghosh (arijit_ghosh86)
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(795) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2011-10-13
- Categories: Γιορτές
- Camera: Nikon D3000, 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom
- Έκθεση: f/4.8, 1/4 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2011-10-13 3:45
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