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Sun Worship

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EXPLORED ON 25 APRIL 2009 - # 363

Dedicated to every photographer of the world, who aims to capture the light of the sun in all of its form.

Sun is worshipped in every ancient civilization in one form or another. In India especially it is convention to honor the Sun three times a day, at the times of transition - Dawn, Midday and Dusk. So its normal to see orthodox religious Indians offering prayers to honor the sun, at these hours.

Its fascinating that apart from midday, dawn and dusk is the most appealing time for photographers too. The best light is available at this time, and you can almost be sure that every click will turn out well.

As I am a worshipper of this light, I am often around with my camera at these times. On one of these days when I was at the beach, I found this scene. He truly loves the sun and was so overjoyed to see this gorgeous sunrise at the beach, and immediately started to offer his prayers. I took advantage of this scenario very quickly and clicked a few shots. This was the easy part.

Getting the model release was the more dificult part, as the model was none other than my father.

Photograph © Kausthub Desikachar

Photographed with Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and Canon EF 24-150mm F4 IS USM L Lens. Handheld.

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Taken in: India / Tamil Nadu / Chennai / Besant Nagar (show map)

Taken on: April 22, 2009

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