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-: Making Idol :-
Information sur la photo
Copyright: sunandan saha (papon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 120 W: 96 N: 106] (526)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-09-21
Catégories: Oeuvres d'art
Appareil photographique: Olympus SP-550uz
Exposition: f/5.0, 1/8 secondes
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-09-24 21:03
Vue: 322
Points: 12
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Making idols is an arduous process. Work usually begins in mid-April by propitiating Lord Ganesha. After worshipping the frame, the artisans begin to wrap them with specially cut straw. The pounded etel mati or sticky clay is mixed with rice husk and applied over the straw. This is called ek mete. The image is then left to dry. Cracks appearing on the surface are made smooth with strips of cloth, and once again layered with clay. This is followed by a second application in which do mete, that is, fine-grained clay, also known as beley mati, is applied.It is the expertise in applying this layer that gives a smooth rounded feeling to the body and the plastic finish of the idols. The face of the idol is separately cast and attached to the frame. The image is once again left to dry.
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Critiques [Translate]

This picture is interesting. The framing and crop is spot on, as are the colours, but I'm not too sure about the exposure, though the vagueness of the idol maker adds a certain intrigue to the shot.

Benny

Hi Sunandan,
great "close-up" of the workman.
Your POV is correct and I like the concetration of him.
Regards,
Wagner.

Hi Sunandan,
this is a very interesting daily life photo. I like the expression on the men's face, and the colour of his hands working on this idol.

thanks for sharing

michal

Hi Sunandan,

Excellent capture, nice action shot I like the contrast. TFS

Fara

Ah yes of course Durga Puja has pasted again...I spend 1 month in Kolakta last year and went photo mad during this festival:) The Kumartuli area is a joy to get lost in with all the artists working.

Good direction is this image

Steve

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 102 N: 1423] (5514)
  • [2008-12-01 8:13]

hello sunandan
nice juxtaposition: hands making hands almost indescernible which is which. nice catch, friend!

regards,
kristaps

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