Warming by Saikat Mukherjee

Friday, 6th February 2009

Warming

by Saikat Mukherjee

Warming to get rid of biting cold outside during dead of December.

Equipment: Nikon D50

Saikat Mukherjee

Born on 19.08.1973, a post graduate, teaching language in a small subdivisional town in West Bengal, India, I took up photography as a hobbist.

23 Comments

Douglas Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Even in the lair of heart-rending deprivation, people exude dignity. Notice how the gaze of the middle woman appears to scrutinize the on-looker.. . it is conscience-affecting.
James and Kelly Stone Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 5:04 am
What a thousand words this photo is worth. It tells a great story and makes me count my blessings for all I have. Thank you for sharing this image of the way life is for some. Congratulations on this POTD!
Anurag Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Yes I echo James and Kelly Stone’s thought of counting our blessings and vowing never to commit evil. To be kind and humble.

On the technical level you did a great job of capturing the sombre mood. I can see some halos around the figures of the ladies which may possibly be due to dodging which you may have done in order to open up the shadows.
Chamika Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Wonderful composition. Congrts on a superb POTD!
Pauline Jones Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Technically this is a good picture but it goes way beyond that; it tells a poignant story and makes you think; well done.
Malta Photography Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Very nice Shot indeed. I like the sharpness of the image I could almost sense the ladies moving. and capturing the fire like that. WOW.
ziggy Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
O beauty you are everywhere, you are in a child’s face and a mother’s eye and you are in the wisdom of a lifetime spent gathering wood and stoking fire, watching its flames guarding its power. Beauty you are in the strength of a woman’s body, and the cords of friendships she builds and the whispers that one day she will leave behind. Bless you Saikat for taking such a glorious image
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I am struck by their barefeet – I wonder how cold it was. That little pile of sticks wouldn’t last very long. The women are so tiny, I wish they could have warmer clothes, like something covering their legs and arms. A photo that really does make you think, I agree. I like the composition of the three women. They look very wise – like 3 sages. Congratulations!
Srirama Raja Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Very nice shot. Though I have seen similar scenes, I have never thought of taking one like this. This really captures the moment. Thanks for sharing.
Kirk Jordan Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
For a moment the light made the women look as if they were made of cast pewter. And to Sriama Raja – It strikes me how many things we see routinley that are yet hard to capture .. or overlooked BECAUSE we have seen them.
planet lover Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Excellent photo! I wonder if there’s any special significance to the women’s all wearing bracelets, like markings of “clan” or “caste”.
Miriam Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Amazing colors, textures and life! What a rich shot-wonderful job.
Renee Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
There are so many colors in this shot the bracelets for sure stand out for one and yes the feet also for being so cold. Excellent!
Rob Wallace Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
This is like a scene from a Luis Mall documentary motion picture. Authentic and poignant.
Dennis Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Very poignant shot. Excellent composition and interesting texture.
Su Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Heart rending shot well captured
varanasi Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
It reminds me of the smell of fires on cold winter mornings in Varanasi. It can get soooo cold. Thanks for taking me back
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Most of us don’t even consider the harsher ways of live. Thank you, Saikat for reminding us.
yasmin Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Thank you for reminding us how grateful we all should be for what we have. This photo really captures the moment, Well Done!
Ellie Says:
February 7th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
The fire moves in my minds eye as I look at it, this is superbly done and processed!
Derek Dobbie Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
What an outstanding shot this is. The composistion, lighting, colour and drama all come together. A great capture worthy of any portfolio. Well done.
Sue Gagnon Says:
February 9th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
Great shot, great composition, great work. Another reminder of another place in the world that suffers while we waste and whine and complain about the mundane. We must use more recall and acknowledge the realities of this very hard existence we may all be more aware of as economic woes continue, eventually affecting us all. Great, compelling photograph.
su Says:
February 19th, 2010 at 12:53 am
What a social statement of a shot this is, truly thought provoking.