Village in a still life

Artist: Prasad
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Village in a still life

At the end of 2007 I had visited MELGHAT. A land rich of forests and wild life had been an unforgettable experience. Nature has offered protection to MELGHAT in the form of a rugged topography with only a few entry points. More than 700 naturalised plant species have been enlisted in the Flora of MELGHAT.

Korku is a little-known tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in India. At the end of the 20th century, they numbered about 560,000. However, poverty and restricted use of ancestral land due to government attempts to save the Bengal tiger have led to a serious problem of malnutrition and starvation among the Korku.

Our aim was to understand the ground reality in the first visit. This photograph is presented for basic understanding of the rich nature of MELGHAT and inspire peoples to extend their hand. Along with the survival of Tiger, in the food chain, survival of man is also important.

I shot this photograph, when I visited one of the villages in MELGHAT & we were about to return in the mid afternoon. Hope every one will enjoy it.

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EXIF Data :

Camera make : Canon EOS 400D Digital
Shooting Date & Time : 12/31/2007, 12:13:55
Tv ( Shutter speed ) : 1/125 sec.
Av ( Aperture value ) : F5.6
Focal length : 55 mm
Exposure compensation : -1/3
Flash exposure compensation : 0
ISO speed : 100
Brightness ( RAW ) : 0
White balance : Shot setting converted to daylight.
Fully auto mode, single frame shooting. Hand held.

( HDR generated image, 3 single exposure images merged. Processed in PSCS3 )

Village in a still life belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Amazing Asia, Everyday Life, Former DPF Members, HDR Photography, Incredible India, Live, Love, Dream, Photography 101, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop and Technical Photography

mariarty, 4 months ago

Excellent image and I enjoyed the commentry to go with it. I would love to visit India, we are thinking of going to Goa for our holidays.
Philip Golan, 4 months ago

I too, enjoyed the commentary Prasad. The story gives the shot ameaning distinguising it from another candid street shot.
Thanks for sharing.
Marvin Collins, 4 months ago

Excellent shot Prasad, excellent commentary, I enjoyed reading it.
Bryan Peterson, 4 months ago

Very nice image Prasad and I agree the commentary really adds to the image.
Arletta, 4 months ago

Along with the survival of Tiger, in the food chain, survival of man is also important.

Too right! Something I tried to explain to Greenpeace about the Alaskan Natives and their whale hunting, too. Besides, it is very seldom the Natives, of anywhere, that are the problem. It’s the idiots who move in to build factories, the tourists, the people who forget how to live with the land and be thankful for it, that cause the most damage to lands and animals who live on them.

This is a nice photo .. gives much to think about.
debsphotos, 4 months ago

Yes Prasad!!! Lovely to hear of your concern for others!!! As others have said…gives the image a real “purpose” !!! *-)
Bootiewootsy, 4 months ago

Wonderful image and excellent commentary.. Thanks for sharing
SharonD, 4 months ago

Good image and commentary Prasad. I agree with Arletta. Sometimes people get forgotten in peoples zeal to save animals.
Trudi ~, 4 months ago

Great image prasad and narrative,great job
pryere, 4 months ago

Super shot, interesting commentary.
Prasad, 4 months ago

Framed view :
Prasad in reply to mariarty’s comment, 4 months ago

So glad Marie, you liked this one. Good to hear from you about your visit to India.
Prasad in reply to Philip Golan’s comment, 4 months ago

It was really an inspiring visit to Melghat, Phil. We were almost cut off from the main stream life for a day or two. Very close to nature. Thanks for your kind words and visit my friend.
Prasad in reply to Marvin Collins’s comment, 4 months ago

I still remember those days in Melghat, Marvin. Life there is more inspiring one. Thanks for your kind words my friend.
Prasad in reply to Bryan Peterson’s comment, 4 months ago

So nice to hear from you, Bryn. I am glad you liked this one.
Prasad in reply to Arletta’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much Arletta. It’s true, and I do agree with you. But the quest is still unresolved. Hope with time, we – humans – will LEARN. That’s what we can await & expect.
Prasad in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you, Deb. Many times, whenever I try to find some inspiration, I always recall my visit to Melghat. Such a difficult condition to survive. My friend who is working there has rich of experience that will shake every one here, down to earth. But still LIFE survives and goes on…......
Prasad in reply to Bootiewootsy’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Carol. Glad you liked it :))
Prasad in reply to SharonD’s comment, 4 months ago

I’ll definitely try to put more of the work in coming days. Thanks again for your kind support, Sharon
Prasad in reply to Trudi ~’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Trudi. Enjoyed your visit, here.
Prasad in reply to pryere’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much, my friend.
Gilberte, 4 months ago

this tasveer is very interesting and your commentary too.
PPPhotoArt, 4 months ago

fascinating image and commentary, well done Prasad!!!
Prasad in reply to Gilberte’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much, Gilberte.
Prasad in reply to PPPhotoArt’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks again, Patricia :)
Jason Connolly, 4 months ago

As above, great shot mate, very impressed too.
Prasad in reply to Jason Connolly’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Jas. Much appreciated visit.