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May 2012

Rajasthani Pilgrim

A Hindu pilgrim at his guru's camp, during Maha Kumbh mela 2010, known as the largest religious gathering in the world.

Technical details: 1/250s, f/1.4, ISO 100
Canon EOS 400D, Canon 24mm (f:1.4)

Haridwar, Uttarkhand. India

Keywords: Haridwar, Uttarkhand, India, Hindu, pilgrim, Maha Kumbh mela, religious, gathering

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fredcan

I'm a Paris based freelance photographer. I have extensively travelled in India over the last ten years, a country to which a great part of my photography is dedicated today. My approach tends to explore all the nuances and the diversity of Indian society, in which traditions and modernity live side by side, forever juxtaposed, thus forming a series of striking contrasts. Humans and their realities are my main interests, and instead of hiding behind the lens, the camera becomes a means of communication with the subjects, often resulting in fascinating and memorable encounters.
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Mark Keelan Great portrait Fred, beautiful light on 2012-05-21, at 02:11:02	Fred Thank you, Mark ! on 2012-05-21, at 02:26:38
Klaus Fuchs Completely agree :) that 24mm makes wonders, in the right hands of course :) Congrats Fred! on 2012-05-21, at 02:28:44	Peter Nelson Amazing shot on 2012-05-21, at 03:02:49
Fred Thank you, guys ! on 2012-05-22, at 03:42:25	Sarvesh joshi nice shoot with good light on 2012-05-21, at 05:27:33
Fred Thank you ! on 2012-05-23, at 10:04:08	Sarvesh joshi congratulations on 2012-05-23, at 00:22:42
Sany I am a big big fan of your work and you know it.Excellent shot, the light along with the blue background give an additional depth to this picture..Congrats. on 2012-05-23, at 02:56:28

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