This woman was standing in the area outside Hampi’s famed Vipaksha Temple’s inner gate. Thought she was a poor woman, so after taking photos with her approval, proceeded to hand her some money, which to my surprise, she refused…The next day, went back to the temple to find her there in the same spot, wishing me “Namaste” with hands in prayer position…humility and human decency at its best. Captured in Hampi, Karnataka, India.
Val, what a powerful and beautiful image with narrative...wonderful job here! ---- CONGRATULATIONS! I HAVE SELECTED YOUR WORK TO FEATURE AT THIS WEEK'S "PEOPLE'S CHOICE LOUNGE" ! YOU ARE INVITED TO POST YOUR ARTWORK AT THE LOUNGE-LINK BELOW, AND THEN TO “PAY-IT-FORWARD” & MAKE YOUR OWN SELECTION FROM ALL BC ARTWORK & NOTIFY THE ARTIST BY POSTING THIS NOTICE TO YOUR SELECTION http://groups.bluecanvas.com/BLUE/forum/post/2913
Posted by lisameryl on September 01, 2012
Val, what a powerful and beautiful image with narrative...wonderful job here! ---- CONGRATULATIONS! I HAVE SELECTED YOUR WORK TO FEATURE AT THIS WEEK'S "PEOPLE'S CHOICE LOUNGE" ! YOU ARE INVITED TO POST YOUR ARTWORK AT THE LOUNGE-LINK BELOW, AND THEN TO “PAY-IT-FORWARD” & MAKE YOUR OWN SELECTION FROM ALL BC ARTWORK & NOTIFY THE ARTIST BY POSTING THIS NOTICE TO YOUR SELECTION http://groups.bluecanvas.com/BLUE/forum/post/2913
Posted by lisameryl on September 01, 2012
I find it truly inspiring and moving that she was wishing you "Namaste"...brings a sMiLe to my face!
Posted by aashton on August 02, 2012
LOVELY!! Oh my wonderfully captured!
Posted by bernsgilnamurphy on March 11, 2012
PERFECTLY BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by rainbowcourage on March 01, 2012
Spectacular!
Posted by jordan on February 10, 2012
Beautiful Val!
Posted by valerierosen on February 13, 2012
She was quite captivating! Lucky to be permitted to shoot her so closely! Thank you, Jordan! :-)
Posted by desireeglanville on January 25, 2012
wonderful portrait!!!
Posted by lianne on January 25, 2012
What character you've captured here Val - and what a perfectly beautiful story of a woman who clearly had her priorities straight. Namaste.
Posted by valerierosen on February 13, 2012
Namaste, Lianne! Love from India :-))
Posted by pinturagestual on January 25, 2012
beautiful photo and discription.. bautiful