***ITS_FUN_TIME***, a photo from West Bengal, East

Photographer's Note

I SHOOT IT AT GANGASAGAR MELA(FAIR).FOCAL LENGTH=350MM approx.
Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal(INDIA). This fair is held where the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal form a nexus. Hence the name Gangasagar Mela. This festival is celebrated during January every year and is a major attraction for millions of piligrams from all over India.
The pilgrims come for a holy dip on Makar Sankranti (last day of the Bengali Month) Negha -Mid January. They take dips in the Ganges and offer water to the Sun God. The dip, as they say, purifies their 'self' and according to them, 'punya' can be obtained thus. When they are done with the ritual obligations, they head towards the Kapilmuni Temple situated nearby, to worship the deity as a mark of respect.But the children dont bother about "punya" or anything else.

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isabela_sor (47748) 2007-02-04 11:22

So full of life and joy your picture!!!Because there where the kids are ,life become so beautiful.A very good capture,Subir
Namashkar

rider (12) 2007-02-04 11:50

Hi,
Good capture.timing is good.I agree with isabela,its very joyful shot..rider

pilpel-adom (3018) 2007-02-04 11:57

Great decisive moment captured, Subir!
Good take, framing them tightly to enhance the closeness of the people with good shutter speed to stop motion and freeze the event in it's midst...
The sharpness level is a bit too much for me - I can notice the halos around the figures...
A great shot - thanks for sharing!
Chen

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-02-04 12:47

Hi Subir,
A picture so full of life. Just goes to show that despite our busy lives there are still moments to be enjoyed. Kids ofcourse never need an excuse to have fun and it is one of those special moments that you have captured. Love the way you have frozen the water.
Best Wishes
Sabyasachi

sayan (2617) 2007-02-06 9:44

Hi Subir,

Lovely dynamic post. The expressions are beautiful. The joy in those little faces are a treat to watch. The splash of the water is nicely captured.

regards,
sayan

arindam_thokder (3987) 2007-02-20 16:39