Pushkar After the Rain

What an amazing morning we had! We woke to crystal clear, star filled skies at 6:00 am and headed down to the fairgrounds. The light was truly spectacular.

I have been sitting here for a while trying to think of what to write; perhaps something about each picture, some EXIF data to share, or omments about composition and lighting, but I find myself at a loss for words. I think I’ll just let the pictures do the talking on this day’s post. Pushkar fair is really hard to describe, it’s a visceral experience that you actually “feel”, smell and experience. Please, just enjoy the following images. I think that they are all pretty much, self explanitory, except for the the fifth and sixth ones, of the girls with the large baskets….that’s camel dung, being collected. Camel dung is used for cooking fires, after it’s dried, of course.

6 Responses to “Pushkar After the Rain” Subscribe

  1. Harry Purcell November 18, 2010 at 6:22 pm #

    I think a photo with Karl in a purple turban would top off the blog 🙂

  2. David Buge November 19, 2010 at 1:47 am #

    I hate to say this because it goes against everything I believe, but…
    since you got the Nikons your photos have been outstanding.
    These are stunning. Keep up the good work.

  3. Sam Antonio November 19, 2010 at 3:26 am #

    No, Karl switch back to Canon! LOL! Simply amazing photos.

  4. Ayn Brown November 19, 2010 at 3:30 pm #

    I can (still) smell and hear the melee. These images are incredible.

  5. Karl Grobl November 20, 2010 at 11:41 am #

    Thank you Ayn, I really wish you were here to enjoy it again. It was such a pleasure traveling with you and the Pushkar Fair is always a breathtaking event. Cheers. Karl

  6. Srivatsa November 21, 2010 at 4:42 pm #

    Very nice. However, I do see some sensor dust on some of the photos, particularly the ones that have the sky in them and was wondering how do you take care of that?

    I am in the same boat and am clueless on how to control this

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