Navratri Garba Dancers in Karol Bagh Street in at a festival street procession in Karol Bagh, Delhi

Navratri Garba Dancers in Karol Bagh Street

by Peter Baldwin

Soft, overcast light diffuses evenly across a late autumn afternoon in the busy streets of Karol Bagh, Delhi. Dancers in vibrant, multi-layered chaniya cholis move in a circular procession, their skirts flaring in rhythmic motion. The heavy fabrics display intricate mirror work and embroidery in deep reds, bright oranges, and royal blues, against the muted grey pavement and concrete surroundings. Foreground bokeh blurs hanging marigold garlands and street signs, isolating the central figures. The clear sky offers no harsh shadows, allowing the colors of the costumes to dominate the visual field. A dancer's bangle reflects the diffuse sky light against the textured fabric of her sleeve.

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Navratri Garba Delhi Karol Bagh Indian dance traditional dress street festival autumn
Camera Lomo LC-A*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Lomo LC-A photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 32mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 50
Film Kodak Portra 400 tones
Location at a festival street procession in Karol Bagh, Delhi
Date 2009-06-13
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 28.6490, 77.0594
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