Continuing my Gujarat trip posts, this is the 4th one. Below photographs are of a person who was standing at the Willingdon Crescent in Jamnagar. He seemed quite different from the normal public.
Our family had gathered at the Willingdon Crescent; my uncle has a medical shop there. When we were chatting, I saw a man and said, "A smoked off tree-trunk face is smoking beedi!" All looked back and saw this man smoking deep with his very hard tanned face. I found him very interesting for my photography passion. I asked him whether I can take his photograph. He said, "why not?"
The second photograph (more of a broader view) is such a typical Indian shot actually. If you look keenly, you will find that there's an auto-rickshaw on the right with a photograph inside, of Rani Mukherjee posing in tight pants and t-shirt.
Explanation for the unusual words and phrases…
Beedi: Indian Cigarette
Auto-rickshaw: A three-wheeled petrol-powered vehicle for 3 passengers except the driver in front.
Rani Mukherjee: A famous Indian film actress.
Gujarat Trip - Part 3
Gujarat Trip - Part 2
Gujarat Trip - Part 1
superb portraiture!!
ReplyDeleteThanks MagicEye :)
ReplyDeleteGood capture! Did he mind you shooting his photo?
ReplyDeleteHe didn't mind it at all Gail. He was happy to pose. In fact, he liked being photographed, and kept on sucking the beedi in perhaps due to excitement. I had to tell him to leave the smoke :)
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What an awesome pic Bavesh! The marks on his face are as deep as the wisdom on his eyes :)
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Facinating photo of the weathered old man. I love the closeup, and the larger shot gives a sense of the busy Indian street. Excellent capture.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what else to say after seeing these great snaps. There is so much details in the first image.
ReplyDeleteFantastic close-up! I'm impressed! Wonderful shot!
ReplyDeleteTHe first shot is amazing ! beautiful portrait !
ReplyDeleteYou're right Dana. His eyes have so much wisdom, and the marks are as deep.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the appreciation.
Thank you Janie.
ReplyDeleteHi Deepak (exposemaximum),
ReplyDeleteI love detailed photographs, and most of the time, you'll find me doing that only.
Thanks JM
ReplyDeleteThanks Babzy
ReplyDelete"A smoked off tree-trunk face is smoking beedi" :D:D:D
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In fact, I too liked it Kunjal :) Weird of me.
ReplyDeleteFantastic portraits! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter :)
ReplyDeleteYou are ever alert to capture unusual sights. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteFantastic portraiture Bhavesh!
ReplyDeleteAs an artist this man's face holds so much character...years of learning and living.
Outstanding and superb portrait!
ReplyDeleteKeeping alert was really important to take this snap Indrani. You got it right :)
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Very true Janice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dusty Lens
ReplyDeleteHe's taking a good old drag on that cigarette - you can almost hear him inhaling. You've really made this shot come alive.
ReplyDeleteGreat close ups....handsome gent actually.
ReplyDeletea wonderful wonderful portrait!
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff. There is lot of life in those cracks.
ReplyDeleteI just heard it Lindab :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the appreciation :) :)
He really looks handsome. Yes Sandy :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lily
ReplyDeleteThat's right Chrome3D. Those cracks show his experience with the phenomenon called Life.
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I might be a little late on posting a comment on this one, but better late than never.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured some stunning details in that man's face. Its just incredible.
Fantastic! You are such a talented photographer! Thank you so much for sharing Bhavesh!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wizened countenance...such great shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carmen :)
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