From the inside of the ticket office at Gorakhpur’s India Railway Station, a man willingly stops to pose for this photographer, before proceeding with his inquiry. The dark night lighting of the exterior lent plenty to the contrast of the bright interior, creating a fantastic rich tone in the soiled and heavily scratched window. Gorakhpur, India. ©2012 Valerie Rosen; All rights reserved.
Nikon D7000
As seen on the cover of Issue 1 of 18% Grey: A Street Photography Magazine
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Valerie Rosen is a self-taught social documentary photographer, most recognized for her evocative and poignant environmental portraits from India and Nepal. She feels most at home when she and her camera are crossing paths with people of other cultures, only to confirm that as much as we have our differences, it is our commonalities that truly bind. Thanks for visiting!
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Brilliant shot.
Brilliant shot.
Ohh…you never posted it here ? Loved it ever since the frontpage :))
I love these shots Val, wonderful composition and image :)
Perfection!
I thought I’d seen this before. Great portrait!
Wow Val, you notice great photo opportunities in places most would miss. This looks really great; love the framing.
Fantastic image, Val- you must be having such a wonderful time!
Great work!