The Crossing, a photo from Rajasthan, West

Photographer's Note

Not a very typical shot from the sand dunes of Sam near Jaisalmer, I guess!

I had this idea to take a shot of a seated camel with it’s head against the setting sun & the sun being just in or in front of his mouth. 10 shots later, I got a bonus of the silhouette of a Raika crossing the seated camel!

subhendu_bagchi, besnard, InasiaJones, phwall, ChrisJ, Bluejeans, danos, belido, trekks, Didi, gervaso, papagolf21, jhm, josepmarin, bukitgolfb301, Emile, siolaw, adores, riclopes, jaywalker heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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RGatward (20108) 2009-10-29 0:42

Good plan that worked out pretty well. I wonder why you say not a very typical shot, are there not so many camels there?

jasmis (58653) 2009-10-29 0:48

Great photo. Absolutely perfect shot.
Regards my dear friend.

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2009-10-29 0:57

Hello Angshu da,
another nice shot at sand dunes. The silhouetted camel and the person looks great and positioned perfectly. Nice colours and depth. Light management is superb. Excellent.
Tfs.
Kal jeta post kore chhile seta delete kore dile keno?
Have a nice day.
Subhendu

besnard (59196) 2009-10-29 1:05

Bonjour Angshuman
Une superbe composition bien pensée et bien cadrée. C'est de l'excellent travail.
Je te souhaite une bonne journée.
Nicole

InasiaJones (31566) 2009-10-29 1:05

Hi Angshu,

Nice and original back lit shot.

I really like the fine level of details in the silhouettes and the subtle highlight on the cords.

Soft and natural gradient for a delicate sunset.

Namaste!

André

phwall (6787) 2009-10-29 1:10

Hello Angshu,
A wonderful capture, the silhouettes of the camel and the man against the setting sun looks amazing.
As I look closely I can see the faint rays of sun hitting the dune in the foreground, a very nice touch indeed.
A very beautiful capture.
Please don't mention the cricket, I'm still in pain.
Regards
Peter

PixelTerror (0) 2009-10-29 1:23

Namaste Angshu,
This is the typical photo people expect when thinking of Jaisalmer, great silhouettes against the setting sun
Have a nice day JY

eversmile (11636) 2009-10-29 2:53

Hi Angshu,

What I like here, is the funny disproportion between the head of the camel and the size of the man. It could be a symbolic and fantastic picture of a world in which the animals have the power, able to speak, to be philosophers and give orders to their servants: the humans. Planet of the Apes converted to Planet of the Camels (of the Animals, in general). The management of light is excellent, and apart the POV, I also appreciate the sharpness of the silhouettes. Bravo.
Regards
Marine

yquem46 (38752) 2009-10-29 3:17

Namaskar Angshu
True, not a traditional shot from Sam Dunes !
I like the silhouetted figures on the sunset colors of the sky. Marine said all the rest that could be said with such a poetry as usual
Bravo Angshu, bravo marine
regards
parrick

wolf38 (30) 2009-10-29 3:59

Hello Angshuman. In fact, a beautiful photograph. The camel and the man are well represented as a silhouette against the golden background. Compliment. Best regards, wolfgang.

ChrisJ (171366) 2009-10-29 4:07

Hi Angshuman

Superb graphism & silhouettes of the camel & herder with maqrvellous warm sunset cdolours & good sharpness & framing. Tfs!

pierrefonds (113700) 2009-10-29 4:55

Hi Angshuman,

The camel and the man in the shadow are assets to the composition. The sunset is giving nice colors to the sky and the sand. The point of view takes my eyes toward the horizon which is giving depth to the photo. Well done, have a nice day.

Pierre

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-10-29 6:22

Ola Angshumam ,
Que linda silhueta deste homem e o seu camelo , lindas as cores quentes do céu , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Wanda1 (15142) 2009-10-29 7:11

Hi Angshuman,
Nice idea and your timing was just right to get man and camel in good positions. Lovely sunset colours. Nice sqaure crop to focus in on the two and avoid wasted open space.
Best Regards
Wanda

carper (96) 2009-10-29 7:45

yes I like it Angshu
marvelous shot, good backlight art shot, fantastic how you handled the light here, good photo art job, my compliments. have a nice day.
regard jaap

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2009-10-29 8:41

Yes..i have seen a few youve posted angshu..this one too tight for me..like forcing itself on the viewer..a little distance..maybe..you didnt have time or the energy...or maybe the space i am talking about..ahaha :))

But again..given the intent..its good piece of juxtapostion..and definitely works..

I like it though..

tc

sayeed

belido (19934) 2009-10-29 13:06

Namaste Angshu,

original composition. Playing against the sun with some silhouettes always provide such interesting photos. Here you make good use of the camel and its guide in a well managed exposure and white balance. The black framing works very well in here. Attractive and well presented!
Regards,
Carlos

Didi (61589) 2009-10-29 17:13

Salam Angshu
Terrific picture, the camel is preparing to eat the man.
Very nice evening scene
Best regards

gervaso (28177) 2009-10-29 18:23

Hello, Angshuman!

One of your most beautiful pictures I remember to see! Everything is just perfect here: the colors, the silhouettes, and especially the originality of the composition! A remarkable picture for sure! Very well done!

Urs (14082) 2009-10-29 21:38

Hi Angshuman

That certainly is one of your top 10 shots, never mind the most probably tilted horizon, it is a great silhouette shot at sunset. The sun is exactly there where the camel has its lower lip. Congrats

Best regards
URs

emka (157280) 2009-10-29 23:59

Hi Angshuman,

Sam near Jaisalmer - I want to go there too! Funny picture of the smiling camel. Nice colours.

Regards

Malgorzata

Graal (103040) 2009-10-30 0:51

Hi Angshuman,
nice graphical effect. Amazing image. I like the peaceful mood and warm light. Good idea and done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

danos (110407) 2009-10-30 1:08

Hi Angshu,
what a scene! Great the silhouettes of the cameleer with his camel in contrast with the sun.I like the way that you put the sun almost in the mouth of the camel.Well done.

Regards,Danos

papagolf21 (152605) 2009-10-30 2:06

Bonjour, mon ami Angshu,
Une très belle image artistique avec ce contre jour.
La lumière du disque d'or valorise le chamelier et la tête de ce grand mammifère.
Une réussite !
Amitiés.
Philippe

jhm (211734) 2009-10-30 3:39

Hello Angshu,

Lovely contrast image, splendid the camel and man against the pink color in background.
Excellent perspective, good presentation too.
Sharpness and clarity be superb.
Very well done, TFS.

I wish you a very nice autumn weekend,
John.

josepmarin (59385) 2009-10-30 3:58

Namaste Angshuman,
A fantastic capture with a beautiful cross-light. The Sun under the mouth of the camel, and the silhouettes of his head, of the man and of the dunes landscape, over the sky with a few wonderful tones, offers us a really beautiful image, in a very elegant composition and with a lot of graphical strength.
Excellent photo, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

pajaran (115047) 2009-10-30 5:14

Zdravo, kod nas je hladno sa kisom.
Pravi trenutak, covek i verna kamila. Najbolje dobro u pustinji, odlican trenutak, dobre boje i realizacija. Dobar rad.
Sve najbolje, uspeh, Paja.

Waylim (25436) 2009-10-30 10:15

Hi Angshu,
It is a beautiful shot as the raika walking into this composition, making is more intereting. The silhouette of them give the impression that they are standing right next to each other when in reality not the case. I love the glow and the sun shinning through the silhouette of the camel. Beautiful sunset sky as your backdrop to this beautiful subject of man and camel. Thanks
Way

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2009-10-30 16:24

Hello my dear Prof. Angshuman

What an another great and supper impressive shot!
Reasonable framework/composition and perfect light management are outstanding usual!
Very strong message due to the usage of shadow.
Anyway congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice happy Saturday !

Takero

jafadabret (56501) 2009-10-31 3:11

Bonjour Angshu.
Cette photo est en train de remporter un grand succès sur TE et elle le mérite. J'aime la force de ce contre-jour où l'animal et l'homme se font face. Le soleil brille comme une étoile sous le menton du dromadaire.
Excellent !
Amical salut !
Jacques

JT50 (1491) 2009-10-31 15:18

Hi Angshuman,
Lovely Rajasthani motive.
Great shot.
Have a nice Sunday.
Janak

Tweety (4546) 2009-11-01 1:05

Bonjour Angshuman,
Super idée que ce double portrait en ombres chinoises ! Le tout sur une lumière de coucher de soleil parfaitement dosée.
Bravo à toi.
Christophe

Emile (20352) 2009-11-02 7:29

Hola Angshuman.
Spectacular sunset shot with the silhouette of the camel and the Raika passing by, very well captured. Very good colors and POV. Wonderful composition.
TFS.
Best regards.

vmukherjee (614) 2009-11-02 7:32

Beautiful artistic shot. Nice silhouettes and composition.

crckt (7222) 2009-11-02 17:47

Hi Angshumanda,
I like this silhouette. Your desert shots are all excellent and this one is no exception. Great mood.
Well done,
Shaeri

pablominto (53746) 2009-11-02 22:26

Hello Angshu,

You found a good angle here, creating a funny scene in the wonderful light!
The silhouettes stand out against the setting sun, and we get an impression the camel is communicating with the driver...
A well framed image, good exposure!

Greetings,
Pablo -

siolaw (38294) 2009-11-04 21:41

Hi Angshu
Well timed capture of this unusual scene with a pleasant silhouette effect and well controlled frontal sun light.
Nice!
Laurent

lacroux (4562) 2009-11-07 1:57

Hello Angshu
Very beautiful colors for this magnificent photograph taken against the light.
Bravo for the precise cutting of the silhouette and for the sun hidden behind the head of the camel.
A magnificent photo.
Have a nice Sunday.
Pierre.

marietom (34611) 2009-11-11 14:02

hello Angshu,

très belles silhouettes en pleine conversation.
La lumière est superbe.
Bonne soirée
Marie

adores (46979) 2009-11-11 16:41

Hi Angshuman!
Sometimes it's really worth to wait for a while:)!It's really perefect with the silhouettes of the camel and the man and you're right, the sun was exactly on a good place. Good work!
Maybe next year I'll go there:)!

riclopes (35577) 2009-11-16 0:59

I like it, Angshu. It seems the bigger camel I ever saw compared with the size of the man :) It's an original and simple image but with a strong visual impact. The sun shinning right under its mouth resulted in a beautiful effect. Meanwhile everyone else is enjoying the moment on top of diferent dunes as seen in the background ;-)
best regards,
ricardo

rajiv_077 (1412) 2009-11-21 5:28

Hi

Very funny, like you Pov. Good manage on those three elements, Sun, Man and Camel.

something different.

regards

rajiv

jaywalker (16105) 2010-01-01 3:31

Hi Angshuman! I have just seen this photo & what a magnificent silhouette of the two, the gorgeous warm orange sky offers a stunning backdrop & the overall composition with the camel being closer to the lens than the man is just wonderful, TFS, kind regards Wilson.