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

Photographer's Note

I SHOT IT WITH 135MM LENS AT A VILLAGE OF SOUTH 24PGS DIST..
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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indoka28 (5261) 2007-06-20 7:44

hello Subir,

A very beautiful shot with a great message in it...thru a well written note...I love the expressions on the face of the kid and her posture,,,beautifully captured with very good POV and clarity...a great documentary shot in B/w..!!

Regards,

Indro

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-06-20 7:46

I wonder how she can still smile so angelic ....Reading your note I understand how lucky we are,Subir
A real perfect documentary shot
Thanks
Isa

pat0500 (21561) 2007-06-20 7:52

Hi Subir,
Very nice portrait and beautiful expression on the face of this woman...!
Good framing and very good presentation, good choice for the B/W too...!
Wonderful shot.....I like it...!
Best regards,
Patrick

JoseMiguel (860) 2007-06-20 8:21

Si Subir,
A great picture of this girl!
I like so much the composition made, the pose of the young girl, and all the elements surrounding it.
So good and informative the facts on your notes, almost unbelievable, but great for you to spread the info.
Well done and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
jM

Hellas (7123) 2007-06-20 8:41

Hello Subir,
your composition is very impressive! The choice of B&W is the appropriate for the occasion. The tent in the background as well as the surrounding is stunning. Thank you very much for this presentation. Best wishes,
Athanasios.

japiey (10163) 2007-06-20 9:53

Subir.

A POWERFULL IMAGE, THAT NEEDS NO EXPLANATIONS !!

What you needed to say is there, well seen, and well exposed.

For this, b/w is the choice, and my salutes, dear subir, for the power in you to share this painted image with us.

jean paul

prantik (1136) 2007-06-20 14:07

very nice Subir, really very nice. Have you seen Sunil Jana's book on the Tribals of India (http://www.amazon.com/Tribals-India-Through-Sunil-Janah/dp/0195661273/ref=sr_1_1/002-1852200-0199218?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182362788&sr=8-1)? This picture could easily make it to the book.

best
P

partha (14023) 2007-06-21 4:41

May be we r poor but we can laguh at anytime and we have a soul full of life.
The photograph represents the fact.
Regards.
Partha

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2007-06-21 5:16

Hi Subir,
Very good portrait shot ... the DOF is just spot on. The B&W medium just makes the scene more dramatic. Brilliant POV ... this is an excellent composition. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

vincz (19113) 2007-06-21 6:08

Hi Subir, excellent compsotion with a great smile on the face higlighting all the picture. I like very much the textures all over, on the skin, the bags, the wooden pile behind. Very well done.

faubry (35447) 2007-06-21 11:14

hello subir, very nice BW shot with bright. superb smile from this woman, great note also, thamks
francine

ninaL (21348) 2007-06-21 12:45

Chocking message in your note...
Simply but lovely photograph...
Best regards. Grazyna.

Paolo (41258) 2007-06-22 11:48

Hi Subir, wonderful one, with a fantastic mood of joy and relax.
excellent POV, quality and exposure.
thanks, ciao

riclopes (35577) 2007-06-22 12:54

Great portrait in b&w and most interesting note, Subir. A pity to know about female inafanticide. Excellent framing and capture of her joyful expression.
Best wishes,
ricardo

dilane (861) 2007-06-25 11:41

Hi Subir
Very nice B&W - I like this portrait - Very well done -
Best regards
daniel

sayan (2617) 2007-06-25 12:09

Hi Subir,

Again, a beautiful work in b/w. I think this medium suits you the best! Wonderful work. the expressions captured are just fantastic.

regards

sayan

noborders (1010) 2007-06-27 8:10

The model (and the photo) are beautiful, but when we read the note, then we start thinking more deeply... A grave subject and a beautiful photo,
Bravo,
Cath.
(PS : I'd like to locate the SOUTH 24PGS DIST, this is not so clear to me : north or south of Kolkata ?)

bhuniatrekearth (764) 2007-07-03 12:54

Dear Subir,
Natural expression that you have presented in a perfect frame.
A poetic creation.

Best wishes.
Dr. J.

indraajeet (1912) 2007-12-23 9:05

what a great shot! nice mood captured. it has documentary value
indrajit

Utsav (23) 2009-03-31 19:26

moshai apnar prottek ta chobi e osadhsron! sotti khub sundar pic and lass tar expression tao osadhron. ami apnar fan hoye gechi sotti!good eye man.note charao chobi tao onek kichu bolche.

akh (277) 2010-02-28 2:01

What a splendid BW shot!
I love the whole atmosphere and mood.
Well composed with great light and sharpness.
It could be much nicer without the piece of wood in forground but it couldn't affect the impression in this shot

TFS

Azadeh