The Potter, a photo from West Bengal, East

Photographer's Note

This is a scanned slide which I've found among my old collection of photos and negatives as I am trying to digitize my collection.
Here is a photo of a potter who is happily working on his design on earthen bowls. Time was few days before Saraswati Puja. Saraswati , the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom, she is the goddess of culture in Hindo mythology. Badal, the potter was getting ready with his collection of Saraswati statues and the necessary earthenware for the celebration. He was working late to keep up with the demand.

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barrufeto_77 (28888) 2006-02-24 2:07

Hi Pranab.

Nice, nice colours and moment. The contrasts are also good.

Well done!

Regards, Oscar

Angshu (56760) 2006-02-24 2:25

Hello Pranab

It's a beaitiful and colourful shot indeed. It brings back memories of my childhood. I would like it to be a bit sharpened though. The images of Saraswati are gorgeous
Cheers
Angshuman

ramesh_lalwani (3213) 2006-02-24 2:30

A colorful shot.Sure potter seems to be very happy with his work.TFS
Ramesh

RADEEH (2802) 2006-02-24 2:31

The atmosphere of the preparations of a festival is well reflecting in this shot.
The subject is well prominent in this capture.
I have a little hesitation about the light, but it may be due to the scanning.
The man expressions are very much there ,even though there is low light .

arnabchat (7233) 2006-02-24 2:46

Hi Pranab!
nice one indeed. i'll post a potter's shot today! :)

Salil_B (737) 2006-02-24 3:11

Good photograph, but I wish you had gone in closer.
Salilda

rakeshgupta (2672) 2006-02-24 3:18

Hello Pranab,
This shot from daily life of potters give a good idea about their working and lifestyle. He seems to be very pleasant and satisfied with his work. The colors are good even though it is scanned one.
Thanks for sharing.
- Rakesh

anavazao (5592) 2006-02-24 7:11

Hi,
good moment with great colours, details and composition!
I Like the smile on their face!
Ana:)

saamb (1008) 2006-02-24 8:57

He love his work. pottery is vogue in iran too. and teenagers train in art schools. earthenware and ceramic are lovely and nostalgic. they are in eastern countries more by nature.
I admire the composition and lighting. albeit it be scanned photo.
SAAM

pablominto (53746) 2006-02-24 12:29

Hello Pranab,
A nicely composed image! You tell a story well here, as you depict this view of a daily life scenery... Good colours, in particular the contrast in the statues... Nice work from you too!
Regards,
Pablo -

coco (30439) 2006-02-24 17:07

Hi Pranab.
There is a problem with the scanning, but if don't mind you make an interesting photo where you captured very well the main scene (really the only scene) with the man working.

Nice work.

elegance (63) 2006-02-24 18:06

very great work.nice picture .

TeresaT (10806) 2006-02-24 19:45

Hi Pranab
Excellent composition with great warm colours.
I like the contrast and the details of this image.
Regards
Teresa

Vato_Law (12732) 2006-02-25 6:38

Hi Pranab,
Nice coloured photo. The man on the image seems so calm and happy doing his pottery. I like the shapes captured by your photo and the relaxing ambiance (so diffrent of the usual ambiance of working places we are used to have).
Nice shot.
Paulo

berek (50518) 2006-02-26 4:58

Hi Pranap,
very good daily life picture . nice sense. i like it very much have a great saturday.
Meaning(Sense) :9,Framing:9,Idea :10
B.Erek

syd1946 (1167) 2006-02-26 15:18

Hello Pranab,
Another interesting daily life picture.Composition and warm colors
are great.Fine note!

Friendly
Thomas

devendra (186) 2006-02-26 20:46

Hi Pranab!
Excellent composition with great BRIGHT colours.
very good daily life picture .
tfs!
devendra!!

rosaline (0) 2006-02-27 4:44

Hi Pranab
This is excellently composed. The man's work and life are well conveyed here. I went to see some pottery making when I was in Kolkata last year, it was a great experience. They were also making statues of Mother Theresa. Good social and every day life shown here. Well done.
Aubrey

ballyna (1689) 2006-03-01 2:39

pranab,
very tasty shot,a documentary one.u well composed it and nicely describes how he's doing that.good job,
regards

Naherty (0) 2006-03-03 0:21

Hi Pranab
I´m really impressed with the definition of this picture, even though it was scanned. I think you´ve managed to preserve the colors very well.
Nice composition, very interesting theme, great strong, vivid colors. Nice note. TFS
Naherty

razanoor (466) 2006-03-30 13:08

Hi Pranab,

Nice colors. I like the red colored pots. I remember in Paksitan, we have similar types with some designs on them and people used them to cook food but not anymore....

The pic is a bit blurry though...maybe you could increase the sharpness.

regards, Raza

touristdidi (8583) 2006-03-31 8:36 [Comment]