H E R E . W E . C O M E, a photo from Uttar Pradesh, Nord

Photographer's Note

Sadhus (Hindu Holy Men) march towards the Sangam (Confluence) of the three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati in Allahabad where the Kumbh Mela is being held these days.

A dip during the Kumbh Mela at the holy Sangam is widely believed as a sure way to wash off all sins. The most sacred of all Hindu festival, Kumbh (meaning pot) Mela (meaning fair) is expected to attract pilgrims exceeding 70 million over the next few weeks. Apart from the ritual bath, other activities include religious discussions, devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men/women and the poor, and religious assemblies where doctrines are debated and standardized. However holy men and devotees are not the only ones thronging the fair ground. More than 10,000 police and para-military personnel have been deployed, to thwart any untoward incidence. You can catch a glimpse of them in this image as well.

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paura (25802) 2007-01-11 8:09

Hi Sabyasachi.
Very interesting shot here. Excelent POV and lighting to show this men.

Paulo

anjan (1086) 2007-01-11 8:13

Have you already been to Kumbh? It seems so! Lucky you! Just gr8 photo ops. This is top shot. You must hav been on the kneeling on the ground 2 get dis as they seem 2 b lookin down at u.
Anjan

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-01-11 8:13

As usual,strong message,very informative note for a great picture,dear Sabya
Namashkar
Isabela

wolf38 (30) 2007-01-11 8:18

Hello Sabyasachi. A very beautiful and alive picture of full dynamics and intensive colors. Really worth seeing and a good achievement. Best regards, Wolfgang.

rossofuoco (7398) 2007-01-11 8:21

HiSabyasachi.
Bella foto molto ben eseguita e ben dettagliata.
Ciao.
Renzo

gelor (3233) 2007-01-11 8:24

Bonjour,
Excellente lumière et couleurs saturées surprenantes. Excellente définition. Bien fait !
Gérard

sunilshukla (844) 2007-01-11 8:34

Top class photography, photo journalism at its best. You have used the men in saffron to paint the fair ground. Hoping 2 see many such photos from u. Kumbh is just superb place for photographers. I hope to be there soon.
Sunil

snunney (130967) 2007-01-11 8:35

Hello Sabyasachi,
Good pov looking towards these interesting and determined looking individuals. Good colours and sharpness.

sanalytis (1634) 2007-01-11 8:43

Hi Sabyasachi,

Very interesting image of the Sadhus. Very well captured with great composition and also vey good POV. I like how you included some people in the background it makes the Sadhus stand out even more. The orange colors on the Sadhus are vibrant and work well in the image.

Spiros

jasmis (58653) 2007-01-11 8:50

Exotic, no doubt. Fine "street life" scenery. Interesting note, too. Regards.

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2007-01-11 8:51

Beautiful picture with an excellent composition and great colours. Those guys look really very good. Well done.
Antonio

bibs69 (3251) 2007-01-11 8:54

Hello Sabyasachi,

Very nice group picture :) The attitude of these sadhus is great and really well captured. The overall sharpness is good, and the colors are just as they should be.

Best regards, Laurent.

pastadog (13111) 2007-01-11 9:40

Hi Sabyasachi - well, they look like "real" sadhus, not like those that pose for tourist, I like the orange tones scattered in their clothes, and the natural compo as they walk - with "regular" people on the right, tfs, Daniel

ninaL (21348) 2007-01-11 9:57

Hi, Sabyasachi.
Interesting scene and well captured.
Colors make good contrast here.
Best regards. Grazyna.

faubry (35447) 2007-01-11 10:17

hello Sabya, very beautiful shot with orange colors... where are you for take this picture,?BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION
francine

fayeulle (27827) 2007-01-11 10:39

Hi Sabya
I had view a TV reportage about Sadhus about 3 monthe ago. Your note is very interseting. Very vivid orange colors for the clothes.
Cheers
JP

feather (51130) 2007-01-11 11:44

Very interesting shot and accompanying note. The vivid orange of the Sadhus' clothing draws our attention to them, yet you have left enough space in the frame for us to have a view of the surroundings.
Kath

Dubsie (346) 2007-01-11 12:00

Wow...what a contrast...the group of sadhus and the paramilitaries...both protectors of us, the lesser beings...one spiritual protector other material protector...excellent thematic presentation.
Technically, of the little that I can understand...lovely clarity, beautiful PoV (they will soon walk over me...), beautiful details with that aperture of yours.
TFs,
Best,
Durba

Yar (793) 2007-01-11 13:55

a very clear message behind the photo; strong colours

michiels (4170) 2007-01-11 14:12

hello,

Gorgeous photo, photojournalism , nice that you have contact with the man in front,like he is saying something to you :)
best regards, inn

markstaples (15670) 2007-01-11 15:31

Your strength is usually your framing and here there is no exception. Another well framed image of this holy men, so sharp and high in quality. Their robes contrasr so nicely against the background. Another fine piece of work.
Best wishes
Mark

Cormac (26565) 2007-01-11 15:48

Very vibrant and alive looking photo - this has more of a feel of photojournalism than your usual work. Great note as well, showing us the immense size of this assembly. Thanks for sharing!

gilou530 (34) 2007-01-11 16:04

salut sabya
trés belle couleur de cette photo, avec une netteté super qui donne une image réussie bravo
amitiés
gilbert

rbcy1974 (20758) 2007-01-11 18:15

Hello Sabayashi
Happy new year
Its great that you made it to this event. It must have been amazing. Very nice isolation of this lineup of people against the background. I like he duality of the colours.
Well done
Regards
Daniel

TheMystic (916) 2007-01-11 18:21

Hello Sabyasachi! An interesting group here. To you, they may be an everyday view, but westerners see this as exotic and intriguing. Nice perspective with much clarity, even in the bg.
Cheers
Otto

ksvijayb (385) 2007-01-11 20:31

Hi Sabyasachi,
Welldone. Great that you have been to the Kumbh Mela. Lucky!

The excitement in their faces, the energy in their walk and the bright orange robes blend well.

The title is apt...(as always!)

With regards
Vijayabaskar.

plimrn (21344) 2007-01-11 21:36

Hi Sabyasachi,
I love this photo for its realism; the religious fervor of the men and restrained implication of force from the watching police. The contrast is a strong point of this composition; of course the wonderful detail and color make the idea strongly real.
HLJ, Pat

Angshu (56760) 2007-01-11 22:40

Dear Sabyasachi
I’ll jump to your second Kumbh Mela shot..it gives me the feeling of the things to come..an intro shot to one of the largest religious festival in India. It seems you crouched low to take this shot, from a low POV. Love the variety of the sadhus’ dresses & the definitive movement with strong strides. Well taken & composed shot
Regards
Angshu

bhorerpakhi (559) 2007-01-12 2:27

The sense of meovement, their free spirit is so evident in this picture. Such different attire from one to another.
Poulomi

vincz (19113) 2007-01-12 3:28

We fell very much the motion with this group of saddhus on their way to Kumh mela. beautfiul colours. Inida is so rich in contrasts and living traditions. Very good reportage shot Sabyasachi.

riclopes (35577) 2007-01-12 4:03

This made me smile Sabyasachi, because I have a very similar capture from Haridwar (or Hardwar, I'm not sure), with 'orange clothes' walking along the river, but instead of Sadhus, I think they were pelgrimages. Excellent shot of the group. You seem to be in a lower pov which is interesting. The shorter guy in the middle is having a reaction (bad or good, I can't figur out...) while the others are smiling, so I guess that everything ended well ;-)
Best wishes,
Ricardo

kevinos (7517) 2007-01-12 7:47

Dazzling colour and great characterization, Sabayasaci. The perspective makes one feel that they are baring down on one. It add to the impact. regards Kevin

hello_ishan (1571) 2007-01-12 7:59

Hi Sabyasachi,
This is an excellent shot; your note made it meaningful. Thanks for sharing this wonderful shot dada.

Srinivasan

delkoo (68) 2007-01-12 8:22

Hi Sabyasachi.
stunning photo, i like your composition and the clarity, They seem very motivated to go to the mela.
well done
greetings
didier

ndb1958 (9289) 2007-01-12 8:22

Hi Sabyasachi,
such a nice and colourful shot of these Hindu men. I wonder about the different expressions. The second from the left side looks quite angry like ready to fight. But the two guys on the right look so nice with their gentle smile. So maybe the other one is just joking.
Nice shot,
Nino

Budapestman (82620) 2007-01-12 11:08

Dear Sabyasachi!
Great genre photo, again! Its an excellent observation and splendid realization. Superb shot and informative note.
Thank you, nice days
George

maximage (15537) 2007-01-12 13:14

Bonsoir Sabyasachi,
Très belle scène de vie d'un pays complètement inconnu pour moi!
Les couleurs sont superbes.
Amicalement.
max

Albrecht (11283) 2007-01-12 13:56

Hi Sabyasachi
Nice POV and daily life scene;I would have cropped out the right part and made the group of man central perhaps.
greetings Albrecht

Angelillo (9374) 2007-01-12 16:05

Hi Sabyasachi,

Thanks for the note, very useful to know what's this. The shot is a great documentary, and very well composed, with the saddus group at left, leaving space for to see the other pilgrims and a big depth. Great colors, and overall an interesting attitude of these men. Thanks and best wishes,

Angel.

renerob (601) 2007-01-12 19:10

Hi Sabyaschi,
Another fantastic shot of these holy men, your POV is excellent and such vivid colours, i notice that some are walking in there bear feet i can only think they are very dedicated people. Well done Sabyaschi,
Regards Irene

vincent24 (9060) 2007-01-13 15:32

Hello Sabyasachi,
May they're not aware that theirs orange clothes are a pleasure for photographers...and for us to,their attitude is very natural...good shot and good note to,
cheers,
vincent

Emile (20352) 2007-01-13 18:28

Hola Sabyasachi.
Very good picture captured with action and good colors, sharpness is great, love the way you used your point of view. Amazing composition.
Well done.

keribar (43841) 2007-01-13 23:05

Hello Sabyasachi,

Different from those we know from you, this one tells a story, and looks more journalistic, I enjoy these walking Holy Men,and it looks also if there's a lot of photography during these days, if I happened to visit the area . Friendly regards- Izzet

tasuray (142) 2007-01-14 10:56

Great shot Sabyasachi. I was also at Kumbh at that time i.e.8th to 10th Jan.

Cricri (176) 2007-01-14 14:24

Bonjour Sabyasachi,
Note trés intéressante pour accompagné cette jolie scéne, magnifiques couleurs et netteté
amitié
cricri

JCG (35153) 2007-01-15 3:44

Hi Sabyasachi,

A good point of view on these colourful and apparently well defined characters. A beautiful management of the colors and lights make all the quality of the image. A pretty work and thank you for the note.

With all my friendships,

Jean-Charles

Photo65Net (43144) 2007-01-15 13:26

Hello Sabyasachi,
These people's attitudes are just perfect in this picture, working nicely with the title.
Just a very good job, with great technical aspects.
Nice job,
JB.

brevbrev14 (140) 2007-01-16 4:30

Hi Sabya, great image!
i like a lot the position of the men here, great composition and colours too!
There is dynamisme and a lot of life in this image!
ciao!
valeria

john_c (24666) 2007-01-20 12:43

Hi Sabyasachi,
Well composed with this colourful array of holy men indeed advancing in determined fashion. I like their varying expressions and strides. Superb clarity and lighting, with an interesting view of the other people trailing in the background. Well captured.
John

cuneyt-sb (6576) 2007-01-23 3:32

Hi Sabyasachi
I must say that its very hard to wright ur name :) lol
Very good orange and colors , i always interesting India and life over there , monks oldies and places
Good shot and good POv
Regards my friend

salvator (19110) 2007-01-28 3:39

Hi Sabyasachi,
Wonderfull composition, wonderfull pov, extraordinary colors in this photo. A prize winner for me. have a nice Sunday. Best regards. Salvator.

Photo Information

Copyright: Sabyasachi Talukdar (sabyasachi1212) (19779)
Genre: Gens
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2007-01-06
Categories: Festivals
Camera: CANON EOS 400D, Canon 18-55/3.5-5.6 EF-S USM EOS Digital, 58mm UV filter
Exposition: f/18.0, 1/500 secondes
More Photo Info: view
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): ARDH KUMBH 2007 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-01-11 8:07
Favoris: 1 [voir]