Sadhu's of India

nathfromslg · Jan 9, 2013

Sadhu's of India

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CC welcome

and yes they are smoking weed

ceeboy14 · Jan 9, 2013

I was wondering why they were all smiling; must be some good ganja.

Mully · Jan 9, 2013

Nice collection of face ..... I especially like #3 and #4. #4 I like the person in the background he has an intent look as your subject but being out of focus is so very nice. The tone quality lends itself to the images.

nathfromslg · Jan 9, 2013

Thanks for the comments!well that is some quality ganja,you can share a joint with them!

First 3 shots were candid,so couldnt control what I was shooting,#4 was composed,I took some time to take the shot,thanks for the appreciation!

EONOnly · Jan 9, 2013

Very nice portraits. Great B&W editing and very good moments. I'm not a fan of your framing - your photos are cropped either too tight or too loose and I'd definitely go vertical instead of horizontal in the third shot. But that's very personal and since your shots are really good - keep the good stuff coming

nathfromslg · Jan 9, 2013

EONOnly said:
Very nice portraits. Great B&W editing and very good moments. I'm not a fan of your framing - your photos are cropped either too tight or too loose and I'd definitely go vertical instead of horizontal in the third shot. But that's very personal and since your shots are really good - keep the good stuff coming

I know for the first 3 shots framing isnt good at all! in the first pic the sadhu's left hand is cut off,in 2nd frame his hair is chopped,3rd frame his beard is cut off.
While taking pics,we cannot ask them to pose!also it takes away the 'moment'

Thanks for your comment,am working on my timing and presence of mind

regards

sekhar · Jan 9, 2013

Technical aspects aside, I like #2 the most...IMO it's the only one that really depicts the life of sadhus, and the guy in the background also having a good time is critical (which is why #4 doesn't work for me). Did you take any pictures of larger groups, as in a row of sadhus?

nathfromslg · Jan 9, 2013

sekhar said:
Technical aspects aside, I like #2 the most...IMO it's the only one that really depicts the life of sadhus, and the guy in the background also having a good time is critical (which is why #4 doesn't work for me). Did you take any pictures of larger groups, as in a row of sadhus?

Sorry,most of them were in their tents! so,taking pic of rows of sadhu was not possible.

Yeah #2,all these people were sharing a joint and having a good time