***LOOK***, a photo from West Bengal, East

Photographer's Note

My previous post was not scanned well,so I rescan it and post again..
I shot it near kolkata in a brick factory...
If you are a woman and living in a rural area of india, you are likely to be poorer than a man, more vulnerable, own no land, be less educated and in poorer health. And you are unlikely to live as long.
India has a low sex ratio, the chief reason being that many women die before reaching adulthood. Tribal societies in India have a better sex ratio than all other caste groups put together. This, in spite of the fact that tribal communities have far lower levels of income, literacy and health facilities. It is therefore suggested by many experts, that the low sex ratio in India can be attributed to female infanticides and sex-selective abortions.

All medical tests that can be used to determine the sex of the child have been banned in India, due to incidents of these tests being used to get rid of unwanted female children before birth. Female infanticide (killing of girl infants) is still prevalent in some rural areas. The abuse of the dowry tradition has been one of the main reasons for sex-selective abortions and female infanticides in India.

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Wanda1 (15142) 2008-09-17 10:00

Hi Subir,
This is a great portrait, I love the grain and the feel of the film. And she is giving you such a nice shy smile. Good composition and nice use of depth of field. Interesting note too.
Regards
Wanda

Rafer (0) 2008-09-17 10:03

chapeau de blanco/negro,buenisima composición.

Polonaise (5802) 2008-09-17 10:03

A huge chunk of good photography in there, Subir...

I didn't see the previous version, but this one is nothing short of the good, classical means of a trade...

Immaculate palette of B & W...
Classy framed...
What else one can desire ?

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The note..?

Painful...Very painful...

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scalerman (26900) 2008-09-17 10:12

Subir: it always amazed me... great film/argentic mode here - tops. c

ninaL (21348) 2008-09-17 10:35

Hi, Subir.
Lovely, unique face and expression.
Excellente composition.
Bravo for this work.
Best regards. Grazyna.

thea0211 (1365) 2008-09-17 12:35

hi subir,
that's a sad note but i think something we have to hear about when and where it happens anywhere in the world.
the women, a bit shy, like if she wouldn't be allowed to smile, still does and what a beautiful and lively smile that is. the shallow depth of field enhances the beauty of this portrait.
well done, subir!
dora

Merline (0) 2008-09-19 4:34

It is very sad and harsh facts, I hear that now there are not enough young women in India and many young men do not find partners...Let's hope that the situation o women will improve...with the ban and mostly with people starting to finally think differently.

Is is a great portrait and b/w the best choice I think. A true classic with elegant composition, those eyes, that shy smile, go straight to the heart. Beautiful range in the tonalities. My compliments Subir !

and thanks for sharing with the excellent moving note.
Michèle

akh (277) 2010-02-28 0:33

An stunning portrait!! Her look is really impressive and also her smile. Well composed and I love all the noise in this shot in BW format.
TFS

Azadeh