***LITTLE DEVOTEE 1***, a photo from Bihar, East

Photographer's Note

Just came from SONPUR FAIR, largest cattle fair in Asia. Which is celebrated in bihar, India.Two trekearth members are along with me, one is PARTHA PAL and another one is SUBRAJIT BASU.These two guys are very gentle and serious photographerI enjoyed their company very much.
Sonpur internationally famous for the large fair held on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, So far as religious aspect of Sonepur Fair is concerned, special significance is owing to the temple of shree Hariharnath and the site of the battle of Gaj-Grah and rescue of the former by Hari During Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan or ceremonial bathing in the Ganga is held by Hindus to be unusually efficacious. On the day of full moon (Kartik Purnima) immense crowd assembles and take bath. The Mela commences on that day and lasts for more than a fortnight. The Shiva temple, Kali temple and other temples and historical religious monuments are situated here and social and economical activities are at the highest peak during the Mela period. People come here to pay their oblation to the lords .It is the largest fair of its kind in the world, for it is a fair specially for the trade of animals. Cattle, horses, camels and elephants can be seen in large numbers. It attracts a huge number of people, not only from all over Bihar, but also from other parts of India and foreign countries.

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hdl (7035) 2007-11-28 4:21

Hi Subir. Nice elements composed in the shot; good depth with excellent focus on the girl. She has quite an expressive look. Well done.

Nolme (6829) 2007-11-28 4:25

trčs beau portrait de cet enfant avec un regard qui en dit long.
marie

pcp (3396) 2007-11-28 4:36

Hi Subir,

this girl looks so matured :) composition is excellent and nice quality and details in picture, nice daily life scene of my motherland.

TFS

Senthil

nirajsinha (857) 2007-11-28 4:43

Hi Subir Da,

I was eagerly waiting for your Sonpur series. Today Partha also posted one from Sonpur mela.

This one is great image. Nice compo and good use of DoF. Typical Subir da style. Active background looks nice here.

Regards

Niraj Sinha

wolf38 (30) 2007-11-28 5:34

Hello SUBIR. A very authentically working photo. The view of the girl remembers to the viewer. And also the Hintergund is interesting. Very beautifully and worth seeing. Best regards, Wolfgang.

maredeniz (1016) 2007-11-28 5:36

Hi Subir,
This is fantastic shot;clear,splendid colors,meaningfull fece and back side...
Thanks for sahring
Deniz

Wanda1 (15142) 2007-11-28 6:02

Hi Subir,
A fantastic shot, I love the girls expression and your sharp focus so close up on her showing great detail. Her eyes seem to look right into one. The elephant being washed in the background is really interesting too, and balances out the whole image. Wonderful expressive photo.
Regards
Wanda

everlasting (19680) 2007-11-28 6:10

I like the eye contact of your devotee as well as the cealy defined background. Lots going on as there should be at a mela.
Maybe the background could have been a little better exposed.

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-11-28 6:22

Hi Subir,
Excellent portrait, off centered with ample details in the background. The elephant bathing in the river and the rail bridge are wonderful additions to this portrait study.
Best Wishes
Sabyasachi

partha (14023) 2007-11-28 6:49

Subirda,
Prathom chabita tei to Kanpea deacho. Very good subir da style.The placement of the girl in front and the elephent bathing at background give the essence of sonepur fair. I like the natural tonality of the shot as well. I suppose You may give at least 30-50 no of shots of very good quality. Awating for those.
Partha

NB: I confess that We both really like yor accompany. Hope some day we may go together somewhere.

vincz (19113) 2007-11-28 8:11

Very strong one, with top class composition. This is totally unique, only you can get such unique compsotion. You have a great talent my friend.

jasmis (58653) 2007-11-28 10:12

Splendit portrait with superb exotic background.
Really amazing photo.
Regards.

japiey (10163) 2007-11-28 11:41

Hi Subir,

Flooded with lifes watchfull visions..
The little one is a true image of our land... my wishes for her..

Namasthe :)

jean paul

indoka28 (5261) 2007-11-28 12:06

Hello Subir,

So you guys are back from The fair, Partha bollo je tomra okhane jachcho..AAmi jaantaam je kichchu kapano jinish potro aaschey...and its here..!!! what a shot and what a composition..the girls expression is very well taken with the elephant in the frame..!!! Odbhut sundor..!!

Waiting for more..!!
Regards,

Indro

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2007-11-29 0:35

Hi Subir,
That is one captivating capture ... excellent portrait. Perfectly composed with very good details, DOF, and facial features. Your well written notes makes the compo more interesting. Superbly done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

sayan (2617) 2007-11-29 3:50

Hello Subir,
this is a tremandous portrait! The expression is wonderful also the background is interesting. Never seen any photograph from this famous place. So its an added interest which you satisfy through your lens!

regards

sayan

Merline (0) 2007-11-29 9:35

Hi Subir,
I every time enjoy the way you make us come close to the subject...special talen for that you have! This is to me an elegant portrait, greatly composed with that elephant and the people in the background so that we see the context, so well explained in your note. This childs expression pops out at you in all its reality...there is already maturity there, so many things...Great work!

TFS
Regards
Michčle

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-11-29 13:49

In my opinion this is one of the most interesting images on TE!I don't know to tell you right now what i like so much,but I like it!!!The focus and the DOF are great too
Hugs

bodobose (104) 2007-11-30 5:52

Really I don't think you've left anything to critique in this photo of yours Subir'da, other than seeing and admiring it for a long time. You've picked up winner eyes, eyes that tell a seperate story of its own, a story which is so sad that we may not want to hear. You've used the light mastefully to accentuate your story. I like this style of yours Subir'da. Other than that, obviously, this photo captures what Sonpur Fair is all about. I see this photo as two stories in one photo and there lies your success. Congratulations.

NB: Thanks a lot for your note. On my part, I can say that I really enjoyed your company and I also learnt many things about photography just being beside you.
Subhrajit

anes_lc (14968) 2007-12-01 11:10

excellent portrait .she has a special expression
congratulation
3 great photographers :) normal for the best results
regards,anes

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ayansadhu (1502) 2008-01-27 10:47

Nice DoF in the image, and the looks penetrating the feelings, nice composition too; very well done ...

noborders (1010) 2008-03-02 1:15

Hi Subir, I had missed this one : what a great portrait ! and the BG is fantastic too, not only the elephant but both bridges : congratulations, I'll add it to my India favorites !
Cheers,
Cath.

scalerman (26900) 2009-03-26 14:52

S: perhaps a permanent favorite - and I have picked one for a long time. This has all the elements I look for in portraiture - most importantly - environmental detail that is, in itself, a photographical essay.

YukonMarty (39) 2009-10-20 19:27

Such an interesting look on her face and such an interesting background. Everytime i happen on this photo I am mesmorized by it. Beatiful!

figenya (2852) 2009-11-10 1:31

Hi Subir

Great work. Every detail adds a sentence to tho whole story and nothing useless. Thanks for sharing

regards

figen

dawekato (2269) 2010-04-26 10:59

Terrific capture of the festival. Excellent sharpness in girl's face. Perfect DOF to show context. Nice colours. Maybe a little tilted to the left, but no problem. You could rotate a bit in Photoshop.
TFS

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