bangle seller, a photo from West Bengal, Est

Photographer's Note

Bangles, the decorative ornaments, have over the centuries acquired a cultural, social and religious significance. Literature has glorified this ornament and has made it the epitome of feminine grace.Glass bangles are generally made and sold by the Kasars, a caste that is solely employed in glass bangle making. They expertly slip wrist size bangles past heavy knuckles without breaking any. These fabulous bangles are handcrafted to add glamour to our outfit! Available in various sizes and colours! Whether formally worn or worn casually, these bangles will complete any outfit.

this shot has been taken near the New Market,one of the oldest market places in Kolkata. this is the great trade time for the salesman as the greatest festival of bengal, Durga Puja, is just knocking at the door.

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ribeiroantonio (22730) 2006-09-11 3:47

It must be very difficult to choose from as many bangles. As they all good very nice, how do you do it? Very nice colourful shot. Well done.
Antonio

behcet (479) 2006-09-11 3:59

You have chosen a beautiful theme to shoot! The colours are very nice, besides you have made a successful composition by placing the subject at the right place!
Very well done, thanks for sharing...
Behcet

jdurbas (69) 2006-09-11 5:55 [Comment]

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delkoo (68) 2006-09-11 7:44

bonjour binita
very nice photo, I lie the man lost amoug million and million bangles.

well done
didier

daddo (28748) 2006-09-11 8:53

Namaste Binita. very rich composition, full of colour and patterns.I like the slightly curving diagonal behind which you placed the man- it breaks the angular nature of the rows of bangles. Well done. Regards. Klaudio

arjun_das (1851) 2006-09-12 3:28

very colourful shot indeed. framing is good too. but i would have been better if you got the seller not staring at you. tfs.

Paolo (41258) 2006-09-12 4:04

Hi Binita, what a wonderful shot!
so strange and unusual with all that ornaments and really colorful.
thanks, ciao

entrelec (8328) 2006-09-12 6:20

Here is a very nice compo. good tilt.
Have a nice day

Joel

tcht (7565) 2006-09-13 6:57

Hi Binita
Lovely shot full of colors! Good composition and placement of the man. I like his expression very much and you have framed this image very well. A good documentary of the place. I like it.
TFS,
Cheuk Hin

mvdisco (17798) 2006-09-21 11:08

Bonjour Binita,
Beaucoup de couleurs dans cette photo,nice and clear picture and i like the look of the salesman and good composition...Salutation Michel

Wanda1 (15142) 2006-09-21 12:53

Hi Binita,
Wow! there is quite a choice here.
I love the business of the photo there is a lot to look at and I like the different colours and the interesting subject.
Regards
Wanda

prumod (8300) 2006-09-21 14:17

hi binita
its very nice shot with this array of bangles.... nice composition... and his smile adding smartness...
greetings
pramod

macondo (20449) 2006-09-23 23:25

Greetings Binita. You have some marvellous shots in your gallery. This one seems slightly tilted, yet the seller is upright! Anyway, I really like the effect of the angles, lines, curves, and repetitions - they make interesting patterns. The variety of colours is marvellous without being oversaturated. I also like the expression of pleasure on the man's face. You have placed him very well in the frame. Very well done and with an interesting note.
Regards,
Andrew

AiresSantos (56155) 2006-10-04 3:18

Hi Binita,
Colourful composition with excellent ligh and trexture.
Very well seen and done.
TFS and greetings, Aires

sufi (9588) 2006-10-04 6:14

Hi Binita...
It's a wonderful point of view and very colorful composition... The seller's look, the details, the light and the clairty are perfect...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

AmiBe (6042) 2006-10-04 6:24

Hi binita,
big choice :)
Nice portrait in situation, the seller is well framed by his bangles.
Very colorful shot.
rgs

ben4321 (9875) 2006-10-05 6:30

He looks slightly lost in that sea of bangles, and his slightly nervous expression gives him an air of unease.
I'm also not too sure about the tilt; I think you should have kept the shelves in the background vertical.
Still, it's a colourful shot, but I'm afraid the composition lets it down slightly in my humble opinion.
Cheers,
Ben

Luan (12971) 2006-10-12 8:46

Hello Binita,
A place where my girlfriend could spend many hours ;o). A very nic epicture, all those beautiful bangles make a natural frame for your composition.
A nice one
Luan

mumek (20226) 2006-10-12 18:45

Hi Binita!
Good portrait of salesman from Kolkata. Very colorful photo with interesting details of bangles. The note is very informative.Thanks for sharing
regards
ziggy

Mistral (15416) 2006-10-19 14:32

Namaskar Binita,
I like your nice and colourful composition as well the lines formed by bangles.
A smile from Italy
Luca

scalerman (26900) 2006-10-20 16:13

Binita: the submergence of your character in a sea of Bangles is really appealing. I've tried for this picture before but none have quite reached this level of success. great one. c

biswarup (766) 2006-11-15 5:42