Welcome Water, a photo from Goa, West

Photographer's Note

I was very impressed by the colourful and beautiful outfits of the women in India. The clothing is also very practical for them, letting the slightest breeze be felt which would be very welcome in the soaring mid-day heat. Being able to make a fresh bottle of water appear out of nowhere might be another benefit.

As best I can tell, this woman is carrying paper to be recycled (see my "x-ray" version as the workshop here).

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Isabelle (9046) 2009-05-19 13:45

what an impressive place to live, and your note is so exact, Dan!
the X-ray image (btw, excellent title) shows also the weight she has to lift and carry.
bautiful palette, both so naturally elegant before this decayed wall.
tfs

rikko77 (10861) 2009-05-19 13:57

Hi Dan
nice composition with good colors, the pic is not that sharp but the situation here is really nice. Have a good day,
Rikk

Fransx (1457) 2009-05-19 14:01

Hello Dan,
Nice story in your capture, very sentimental!
The warm cast is giving a friendship atmosphere!
A pleasing composition!
Thanks for the X-ray version! 'cos curiosity kills the cat!!!!
Regards,

Francis Xavier

JudyR (1671) 2009-05-19 14:46

Touching composition, Dan. The offering of water to a parched bicyclist from a woman loaded with an immense burden. Smiles speaks the universal language. Very nice moment. Judy

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2009-05-19 15:17

I love this posting, in particular the “x-ray” WS. It is a very dynamic view with superb human interaction. For the WS, it is amazing what a bit of photoshop can do. Well done.
António

yaya13baut (3344) 2009-05-21 7:24

hi Dan,
a great street scene of India, colorful and living. Nice moment that gift of the bottle of water. And impressive load on the woman's head !
You make us feel the india's streets athmosphere with such a picture.
Yannis

mafegan (8626) 2009-05-31 19:47

Hi Dan
The X-ray version is an excellent accompaniment to this already interesting street scene. The interaction between the couple is well captured. Tfs, Marlene