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For Hindus, Varanasi is the place to die. Dying in Varanasi guaranteesmoksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death..

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That is a real dramatic image. Simple composition and great heaven perspective. Very good image.

Nice photojournalism. It tells a story.

thank you, i really can t convince myself if colour or b&w is the best for the pic, as i like the strong contrasts here-otherwise i ilke the red in the colourversion...hm

Simon...I prefer the B&W version. This is a very powerful image. Death and life. My eyes are drawn to to the dead man's hands. They are relaxed....at peace. I have the sense that the young man is looking and wondering....when will I be like this. I have been in Varanassi and seen scenes such as this, but have not captured any as well as you did here.

Simon, this is a powerful image. I am torn between the colour and black and white. Each has its strengths.

that s exactly my problem:-)

(I came over from the dark side:)). This is a nice shot, a story told clearly and unmistakably. I think for pj work b/w has certain strengths over colour - colour tends to become an end in itself, and so to overwhelm the story. Not that it casn't be done, of course. This is a good photo.

Great compositiona and very powerful image,as great photojournalistic character. For me B & W is preferred but only because of personal preference and in this case, I feel, it has a tremendous impact.

 

Great image. Congratulations.