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Muhharam aashura at Mezaan Chowk..

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ianmcall (1213) 2004-03-08 4:25

I think that a note, explaining to people that these men are taking part in a Shiite religious ritual expressing grief, would greatly help put this into context for non-Shia viewers.

agarcia (393) 2004-03-08 5:51

I must agree with Ian: a photojournalist shot like this should be accompanied by an explicative note, imho. I like the fact that you where right in the middle of the action with a wide-angle approach, instead of hiding behind a long telephoto lens. That putted the viewer closer to the scene… not a very comfortable place to be, I must add. Good work!

ninadev (5225) 2004-03-08 7:25

Not an easy pic to look at, especially that close, but it's a great photojournalistic image. I like how you took it from waist level it seems looking up.

sohrab (7423) 2004-05-20 8:37

hi muhammad
its quite exciting seeing a photograph by a pakistani. i missed out on muhharam this time as i was stuck in traffic . even i wanted to go and document it, however in black and white. it is something i really want to document it.
im doing a workshop on this . its my first and hopefully my only workshop. i dont like giving workshops as i believe in not interferring with an artists's creation. i hope you dont mind it
take care :)

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