CYCLE OF LIFE, a photo from Rajasthan, West

Photographer's Note

What is the cycle of life? After death there is new life and after life there is death. This cycle continues till the point when the soul come to understand its real nature, the purpose of this cycle, as soon as we understand our real self, we get liberation. No more life and death. We attain our real nature, the blissful state of Soul.

Here in the shot one more cold morning for these poor people of Rajasthan, going to work in early morning. Life continues....

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claudio74 (7263) 2007-01-07 10:33

Hi Vivek
What a great shot. Really typical atmosphere.
The light is perfectly captured.
well done
Claude

wolf38 (30) 2007-01-07 10:37

Hello Vivek. An interesting picture and a still more interesting text. An impressing and well composed picture. However the noble framework does not fit the motive of the poor people. Best regards, Wolfgang.

wishnugaruda (1305) 2007-01-07 10:38

A shot full of live, Vivek, I like it, but it makes me also a little sad. Poor people there.
I visited Rajasthan some years ago and I know how they life, that shot shows this very well, thanks, I like it so much
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Luko (14000) 2007-01-07 10:38

beauiful morning colors, golden sunlight and deep blue shadows, I was amazed last week with the light quality I had all day long in Rajasthan.
Yes, they look like some among the poorest, barefoot boy pushing his dad's cycle.

I am not a big fan of double or triple frames, since I think it hurts the efficiency of the photo... I won't comment on your caption either... but photowise, this is excellent, Vivek.

sadeik (3282) 2007-01-07 10:39

Thats a very strong photo with excellant composition and a very good note.

Simon

Dubsie (346) 2007-01-07 10:48

Vivek, your eye for the correct moment is really impressive. Great photograph as if straight from the pages of life magazine.
well composed, good placing of subjects...good use of sunlight.
tfs,
best,
durba.
gotta agree with wolfgang on the frame thgh.

partha (14023) 2007-01-07 11:11

Hi Vivek,
what a great shot.Exceptional composition with so strong composition. The colour tone is so pleasing.
Very well done.
Regards.
partha

Budapestman (82620) 2007-01-07 11:15

Hi Vivek!
This is a very expressive and very impressive photo. Talkative details and superb composition. Very good shot!
Thank you, nice days
George

vonp (2235) 2007-01-07 11:57

Hi Vivek,
What a wonderful picture.
You "painted the color" like a canvas!
Very well done.
Ciao
Paolo

quillo (11858) 2007-01-07 12:00

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Hello Vivek, impressive image of the boy pushing the bicycle of the man to raise the hill, to the margin of which each one creates on the essence of the life, the death and of further on, is sad and laborious to see scenes like it is in which a small boy is making a effort that does not correspond to him to its age. Hopefully and someday better than it is in this life is compensated with one better reality.
Congratulations by the photo friend, are a good news article on the daily life in India.

Regards from Spain.

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Hola Vivek, impactante imagen del niсo empujando la bicicleta del hombre para subir la cuesta, al margen de lo que cada uno crea sobre la esencia de la vida, la muerte y del mбs allб, es triste y penoso ver escenas como esta en la que un niсo pequeсo estб realizando un esfuerzo que no le corresponde a su edad. Ojalб algъn dнa y mejor que sea en esta vida sea recompensado con una mejor realidad.
Felicidades por la foto amigo, es un buen reportaje sobre la vida cotidiana en la India.

Regards desde Espaсa.

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jasmis (58653) 2007-01-07 12:48

Important theme, splendid composition. Excellent shot. Regards.

ben4321 (9875) 2007-01-07 12:57

This is really superb, Vivek.
The composition is excellent, especially the way you included the second cyclist in the background.
The morning light gives the image a pleasing warmth (despite the evident cold), and a beauty seemingly at odds with their harsh daily lives.
Despite their poverty, this is an optimistic image, and suggests triumph over adversity.
Outstanding!

Cheers,
Ben

APJ (420) 2007-01-07 14:11

Hi Vivek
the picture is in a very good mood,I can feel a high temperature of Rajasthan.
Refards from Poland
Piotr

delkoo (68) 2007-01-07 15:33

hi vivek
Once more you won the challenge managing to take a picture facing the light, nice too to include the second bicycle in your framing,it is a bit sad to see the young boy pushing barefoot.
didier
regards

arindam_thokder (3987) 2007-01-07 15:35

Nice mood and color...the early morning light is very well captured.

izmirli (3989) 2007-01-07 18:55

merhaba my friend vivek
beautiful daily life picture.very good composition.well done.
friendly greetings from Istanbul.
gьrkan akзakır.

ksvijayb (385) 2007-01-07 22:05

Hi Vivek,
The aptly titled picture and the meaningful note sync well with what you intended to convey.

A powerful capture.
With regards
Vijayabaskar.

Gerrit (62042) 2007-01-07 22:32

Hi Vivek,
very dramatic picture in strong colours and light. Perfect composition. Great work.
Regards, Gerrit

siolaw (38294) 2007-01-07 23:41

Hi Vivek,
Excellent compo here, with perfect framing, nice Indian winter morning light, and a funny5not for them maybe!)scen with the boy pushing his relative of friend... nice how they actually form a diagonal in the frame
Laurent

ramesh_lalwani (3213) 2007-01-08 2:57

Hi Vivek
Nice view of kattch village road with golden sunlight.TFS
ramesh

Furachan (0) 2007-01-08 3:28

Great shot, Vivek, a realstandout, the first bike in sharp focus, then te shallow DOF kicks in behind... Perfect use of every millimeter of the frame.
Cheers,
Francis

vincz (19113) 2007-01-08 3:37

Great daily life shot Vivek. I like a lot your title whcih fits so well with this scene that is a modern version of some biblical scene I feel (well some reminiscence of my own culture). You did extremely well with light. This is an excellent picture.

oochappan (4880) 2007-01-08 5:01

Excellent shot Vivek, I like the well used DOF enhancing the depht and the perfect diagonal compo. The border goes perfectly with it.

tigra (2968) 2007-01-08 5:08

Hello Vivek
Wonderful composition, well-framed.
Nice reflection of a daily life.
Katia

maki (0) 2007-01-08 5:26

Hi Vivek,
Wonderful image, with a brilliant light, full of impressions, atmosphere. Nice perspective and warm tones of colors. Like it a lot,
regards,
maki

peco85 (921) 2007-01-08 5:27

A Stunning picture Vivek.
The atmosphere here is incredible! Good balance in composition and a good frame. Great!

PeCO

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-01-08 6:17

Do you know how much I like yout note?Not only the note but also your photo,too.Strong composition!!
All the best

teutza (10590) 2007-01-08 8:01

Hello my dear friend!!
this is a beautiful sensitive image!!
good colors and light!!
i wish you a happy new year!!
hugs
teo

cunejo200 (7281) 2007-01-08 11:13

Hi Vivek,
I like this daily life scene. Wonderfully composed. The kid pushing his dad's bike creates a strong impressin to the viewers. Good tech details. Best wishes. Danilo

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-01-08 23:46

Hi Vivek,
This is one of the finest I have seen from you in recent times, absolutely top class photography. Beautiful golden light, nice shadows, overall its a nice picture of life.
Best Wishes
Sabyasachi

aadilj (18102) 2007-01-09 3:13

This one takes the cake. its innovative and something you haven't posted on the forum for a long time. The action and dust of Indian life is so starkly and beautifully captured for us. The colours and shades are well and ingriguingly captured. A very nice composition Dragon Vivek.

nirajsinha (857) 2007-01-09 3:24 [Comment]

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arnabchat (7233) 2007-01-09 4:45

Hi Vivek, this is a really nice one in vertical, amply justified to its composition. nicely framed.
Best, Arnab

indoka28 (5261) 2007-01-09 10:51

Hello Vivek,

Do you knopw the meaning of "Vivek"..????

conscience...!!!!!!

uphill task....I am feeling bad for the guy behind...and i like the man on the cyle in the foreground and HIS GREAT HAIR COING OUT OF THE HEAD,,,

GREAT GREAT PIC....ABSOLUTELY ASTOUDING....CANT SAY MUCH...GREAT SHOT..

REGARDS,

INDRO

thea0211 (1365) 2007-01-09 15:48

hello, vivek ... great instance of daily life - very good!

Composition *****
Subject *****
Perspective *****
Colour and light *****
Crop *****
Sharpness *****
Overall aesthetics *****
Photographer's note *****

tfs,
dora

Angshu (56760) 2007-01-09 22:34

Hello Vivek
A really wonderful picture. You've showed the rural life in lovely warm morning sidelight, which highlights part of the face of the cyclist. The rich golden colour of the kutchha road creates a wonderful mood here. Splendid work
Regards
Angshu

jrj (34843) 2007-01-10 4:40

Great 'daily life' entry Vivek. A top ducomentation all set in the tight compo with fine details under a compowise fine light. Very good placement and use of this family on the road.

ohe (2334) 2007-01-10 10:41

Dear Vivek,
Very nice composition!
Attitudes are really well rendered. Colors are superb !
Thanks for sharing,
- Olivier -

Cretense (68709) 2007-01-10 14:29

Hi Vivek!

This is one of your best photo my friend! Great moment, great framing and composition! Everything is perfect in this one! One of the best portraits I have ever seen! Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

prezntime (3946) 2007-01-14 21:01

Hello Vivek.
Excellent shot here friend. The line of the bikes is immediately eyecatching. I really like the overall dark nature of the shot. Very subdued. The repetition of the bikes adds to the sense of rebirth that you speak of...the closer man has his child, yet the one behind is still waiting...he hasn't gotten that far yet.
Well, maybe or maybe not...wonderful shot friend.
Regards,
Chris.

lucero (1102) 2007-01-17 3:45

Hola Vivek:
Preciosa fotografнa con una luiz espectacular que moldea las formas de la imagen y crea una atmosfera sensacional.
La composiciуn es igualmente perfecta y la escena humana acompaсada de tu nota terminan de completar el conjunto...
Un saludo: Javi

vagabondtravels (6511) 2007-01-17 19:40

Hi Vivek

Really well seen and a great capture of daily life.
Good comp and use of light. Nice work.
Ben

Baileys (667) 2007-01-23 19:07

That's the life, indeed. Thanks to the excellent and soft light it looks more like a painting and maybe that's the reason I perceive it as very universal: being cold, pushing your bike on your own, getting help from most unexpected people... Very moving image, as well as a true metaphore of the human life.
H.

polter (7239) 2007-02-04 4:19

Extraordinary scene in beautiful ligt. And great note. Wonderful composition. And as the photo rises unexpectant inner emotions - I think it's really great. Greetings T.

CHInCu_TTHP (34) 2007-02-14 10:18

Very well portrayed image!
One after another, there is continuous path of facing with and push through of each individual existing human being.
Great DoF, I like!
TFS.

cepekdong (3676) 2007-03-05 2:53

what a wonderful pic, due to light, colour and topic ! really fantastic also the frame

daniel

PIERRE-HENRI-AU (448) 2007-07-21 15:03

Hi Vivek
I did not know that the wheel of the karma was actuated by pedals…

Very strong symbolism of (them?) wheel(s) of Karma !
Thank you for this spiritual wink.
In a friendly way
Pierre

scalerman (26900) 2007-11-08 23:36

V: some amazing images in your gallery. No exception here - stunning evening dusty color... regards, c