Observing Curiously- At Dasera, a photo from West Bengal, East

Photographer's Note

Dussehra, Dasera, Durga
Puja or Vijayadasami is
celebrated to memorialize
Rama’s victory over demon king Ravana who
abducted the Rama ’s wife Sita. This festival
symbolizes a moral victory,
as good prevails over evil. The effigies of
Ravana is set ablaze by shooting
arrows of fire at their effigies by a person who
acts as Rama by putting on
robes supposedly worn by
him. He is accompanied to
the venue by two persons
who pose as Sita and Rama’s brother, Lakshmana.
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In this frame you can see one artist is preparing the heads (10 in number) of Ravana, and two childrens watching the whole activities curiously. I found this frame interesting and now sharing it with you. Hope you'll like it.

snunney, papagolf21, jhm, kordinator, Atousa, Charo, shevchenko, lucasgalodoido, BWJ, JCG, geoant68, Juntas, adores ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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rodgerg (55767) 2011-04-05 2:36

Hello Subehnedu,

An interesting post with this curious scene of life very well colected. Beautiful image too with the repetition of the element which give depht and prospect effect. The attitudes of the three peoples are very well collected.
Best regards,
Roger

snunney (130967) 2011-04-05 2:38

Hello Subhendu,
An interesting composition full of charm, with these these two children quietly watching the artist at work. They also help give us a sense of scale for the size of the masks.

mauro61 (53429) 2011-04-05 2:43

ciao Subhendu,
immagine ben composta e ricca di colore.
Bambini a dare vivacità alla scena con i simpatici mascheroni in lavorazione,
saluti
maurizio

samson (2250) 2011-04-05 2:53

Hello Subhendu

Very interesting indeed. Well documented by your photo.

regards
sam

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-04-05 2:54

Hi Subhendu,

Lovely composition . I like the way the heads of Ravana look. The artistic hands of the artist, the curious look of the girl add more spice to the shot.

Lakshmi

papagolf21 (152607) 2011-04-05 3:02

Bonjour, cher ami Subhendu,
Bel effet de masques à répétition, j'aime également l'application que prennent les jeunes gens à la mise en peinture.
Très intéressante note d'accompagnement également.
Très bonne journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jhm (211738) 2011-04-05 5:01

Hello Subhendu,

Wonderful portrait, certainly the faces of the paintings.
Colors and sharpness be superb.
Excellent captured and good composed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

francio64 (39888) 2011-04-05 5:27

Ciao Subhendu,
molto originali queste facce che sembrano come delle enormi maschere.
Una scena catturata molto bene, con una buona qualità fotografica.

Well done and TFS!
Francesco

kordinator (8738) 2011-04-05 7:02

Hello Subhendu
Nice composition with interesant art details.
Nice art heads,pleasent children.
Nice coloerful scene.
Excellent sharpness and light managment.
Great job.
Best regards
Saša

jaywalker (16105) 2011-04-05 8:44

Hi Subhendu, It's a nice photo to show this artist at work, however the work is a little rough but still very impressive, I like the POV as it even shows the mans brush touching the face, kind regards Wilson.

Atousa (7131) 2011-04-05 9:11

Salam Subhendu,

Nice daily life shot with good details.. interesting to see how they are preparing for a festival.. nice inclusion of the curious child.. tfs
Best regards, Atousa

prasun984 (5590) 2011-04-05 12:48

nice composition...where the artist creates his creativity & the children looked after his creativity of Ravana...fine shot...

khub bhalo hayeche chabita...

Prasun

Charo (51290) 2011-04-05 14:17

Namaste Subhendu,
A very unique capture those children who enjoy painting the faces of those white masks.
Very good perspective and great detail.
Best regards,
Charo

shevchenko (20560) 2011-04-06 0:31

Hi Subhendu,
Seem he is a good painter and able to paint at anytime or everywhere without a draft, lively shot, full with the atmosphere of festival, interesting composition, thanks for sharing.
Ally

peppe59 (14555) 2011-04-06 9:27

Ciao Subhendu,
very beautiful and interesting on this, certainly in ancient traditions.
compliments
peppe

Angshu (56760) 2011-04-06 9:29

Dear Subhendu
Very interesting picture! I took some similar pictures when I was in Delhi...of course Ravana was different. While this is a very good picture, I might suggest couple of things...
1. A lower POV at eye height with the painter
2. Waiting for the boy to turn his head around
I like it as it is, though!
Best Wishes
Angshuman

mesutilgim (0) 2011-04-06 11:47

Hi Subhendu,
Nice capture, with both photographic qualities and informative notes.
A perfect entry just at it's best, fitting to the mission of this site.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2011-04-06 12:36

Hi Subhendu,
and intersting picture of kids painting this curious status. The quality and contrast of your picture are excelent. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

BWJ (3094) 2011-04-06 19:36

Hello Subhendu,
What a fine photograph of a well spotted subject. You caught the light perfectly to give a beautifully clear and detailed shot. Contrast of color is fantastic with white dominating.
Kind regards,
Betty

batalay (41261) 2011-04-07 8:36

Hello Subhendu,

You always provide informative notes, and it is a pleasure to learn — from the exotic photographs and accompanying notes. I imagine the material is paper maché.

Warm regards,

Bulent

JCG (35153) 2011-04-07 10:58

Namaste Subhendu,

I notice that each artist with his part of the head to be painted, this man in the foreground, the face, and that in background this kind of crown, all is in the organization…. And these two young people seem very interested by these preparations. A catch of sight coloured and interesting, like your note, thank you Subhendu.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

geoant68 (331) 2011-04-08 6:48

Hi Subhendu,
the painting of the masks and the way that the other two children watch the whole work of the man make the scene to be a good snapshot.Beautiful the perspective and the POV.

Peter

Juntas (7960) 2011-04-12 3:13

Hi Subhendu. The sucession of funny faces make a very nice effect. The colors are very nice and I like the way you framed the scene. Good sharpness, great perspective. Well done.
Have a nice day.
PAulo

fabianoleite (13575) 2011-05-08 20:34

Interesting to see this artistic activity going on. The final result must be fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations!

adores (46979) 2011-05-10 15:52

Hi Subhendu!
Guess I had seen this one already :)! The heads really catch my eye and it as a good idea to have the man painting them with the children around. India is so full of events and traditions!