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Uploaded: April 21, 2011

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This couple is about to bathe in the sacred Ganges at Varanasi, one of the oldest continually inhabited city's on earth. By washing away their sins in Mother Ganga, they hope to move one step closer to moksha, the end to the cycle of death and rebirth. Watercolor filter.
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Exif: Model: Nikon COOLSCAN V ED

Comments

Tiia Vissak April 21, 2011

a wonderful scene! #1370949

Jack Gaskin April 21, 2011

Great Capture and treatment not something I've noticed before.. Great Info on the river and it's religious importance to the locals.
Not to make light of any beliefs but bathing in it could well help speed them on their journey. It is one of the most polluted rivers in the entire WORLD ...

Happy Shooting
Jack
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Rony Sagy April 21, 2011

beautiful work, Steve. Love the depth of color, composition and effect. #9362224

Carol L. Fowler April 21, 2011

Wonderful capture of local life #9362240

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic April 21, 2011

Most Beautiful work and interesting history of their culture. Nice work Steve. #9362314

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 21, 2011

This is an absolutely outstanding capture, Steve, and the story behind it is so intereting! #9362561

Steve M. Harrington April 21, 2011

Thank you all for your nice comments. You are so right, Jack. There were even bloated bodies floating not far away, yet somehow it all is all quite magical and people bathe in the millions. Not this cowboy however! :)
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Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe April 22, 2011

An another wonderful capture Steve!

I was watching 'The Amazing Race' 2 weeks ago when they were in Varanasi. The contestants had to take a boat across the Ganges and one of the anxious girls jumped off and fell in the river. Her team mate was having a fit.
It really did look magical there though, the bright colours, architecture, history and people. One of the places on earth I'd like to visit and photograph. #9362943

Patti Coblentz April 22, 2011

Wonderful life capture filled with beautiful color, Steve...not this gal. either...no way!! #9363999

Steve M. Harrington April 22, 2011

Thanks a lot, Mary and Patti! The entire country is filled with wondrous sights and experiences. And only the gods can imagine what is in the water! I can not count the number of people in my groups that I nursed through Delhi Belly. :)
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Joanna Madloch April 22, 2011

Superbly seen and captured, Steve. I ca see your subjects perfectly relaxed, not intimidated by the camera at all. It's a rare gift for a photographer to have. Great treatment too. #9364441

Steve M. Harrington April 22, 2011

Thank you, Joanna. I think being sneaky and a 135 mm lens are my reasons for their relaxation. :)
Steve #9364443

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 26, 2011

Great effects and capture, Steve.

UB. #9428876

Steve M. Harrington May 26, 2011

Thank you, Usman!
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