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

Photographer's Note

I SHOOT IT IN PURULIA(WEST BENGAL.INDIA)with135MM. THESE BOYS ARE BELONG TO "KHERIA SABAR TRIBAL COMMUNITY".In West Bengal's Purulia District, is a settlement of Kheria Sabars, a tribe we once called "criminal." And after all, every Sabar is often viewed with suspicion.It told that villagers in general believe that [Sabars] do not have human feelings like a normal man", that they are "born criminals [who] commit all sorts of crime.
The social category generally known as the Denotified and Nomadic tribes of India covers a population approximately of six crores. Some of them are included in the list of Scheduled castes, some others in the Scheduled Castes, some others in the Scheduled Tribes, and quite a few in Other Backward Classes. But there are many of these tribes which find place in none of the above. What is common to all these Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) is the fate of being branded as 'born' criminals.
Paschim Banga Kheria Sabar Kalyan Samiti in nearby Rajnowagarh(purulia). The Samiti has been working with the Sabars for about 30 years. It owes its existence to the vision and energy of Gopi Ballava Singha Deo, from a once royal family in this area. The results of the Samiti's efforts are noticeable among the Sabars.
Jnanpeeth-Magsaysay award winner Mahasweta Devi also involved to improve the life style of "kheria sabar".
by courtcy;-DILIP D'SUJA.

marcoc, thaprem, isabela_sor, partha, indoka28, sayan, adamchewts01, robertosalguero ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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clnaef (6289) 2007-02-08 9:13

Bonjour,
Grande responsabilité pour cet enfant.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

marcoc (132) 2007-02-08 9:52

Hi Subir,
you caught a great expression in the eyes of that child.
Impressive picture.

Marco

thaprem (2566) 2007-02-08 10:24

Subir,
The usage of B&W white here is haunting...
The boys eyes, body language all artulate the idea very well...
Great stuff...
Cheers,
Prem.

vagabondtravels (6511) 2007-02-08 20:38

Hi Subir

Really nice b&w documentary image. Good vertical comp. You really have captured the emotion in this boys eyes. Well done.
Ben

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2007-02-09 4:06

Hi Subir,
This is one of the strongest portraits I have seen on TE. Abosultely superb in B&W. His eyes is a delight to watch.
Best Wishes
Sabyasachi

Dragonheart (8434) 2007-02-09 8:39

Hello Subir!
Excellent work, what a wonderful capture, the eyes are the treasure of this shot, very nicely framed and the BW is just perfect.
Well done
TFS
Regards
Vivek

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-02-09 8:51

This pictures values 1000 points!!!For me this is the most impactful image I´ve seen here!!!It tells us a very strong story and the black and white provides some great emotion to the scene!Amazing look!
In my favorites
Namashkar
Isabela

partha (14023) 2007-02-10 4:28

Hi Subir,
Very emotive note. The photograph looks brilliant, The b&W is the perfect choice here. The eyes are so exprerssive.
I dont know why it touches my heart. I have a inclination about the neglected PURULIA.
Regards.
Partha

indoka28 (5261) 2007-02-10 10:52

Hello Subir,

the photograph is classic..!!! and the note is enlightening..!!!the expressions have been captured absolutely amazingly .I really feel bad for his potruding stomach which is a sign of malnutrition and also the way they are treated..!!!

thanks for letting us know..!!

Regards,

Indro

sayan (2617) 2007-02-12 3:38

Hello Subir,

Extremely beautiful photo. The b/w and the shallow depth is wonderful. The look is so piercing. Lovely grainy effect also. Note is also beautiful. Overall a class act.

regards

Sayan

adamchewts01 (862) 2007-04-30 20:51

Hi Subir,

Superb and excellent composition & POV with meaningful description. Surely a professional work.

Adam

robertosalguero (292) 2007-05-31 2:47

Very graphic picture of this society. The children as always suffer the most. Such fragile lives shattered by injustice and poverty. Your portrait is powerful to touch the senses. It contains elements that make this scene and moment unforgettable. Well done Subir.

Roberto