Light up My World by Sudeep Mehta

Award Winner | Photo of the Day | April 3rd | 40 Reviews

On the day of Sharad Purnima (Harvest Festival), in Mumbai, India at The Gagangiri Maharaj Temple, more than 100 thousand earthen lamps are lit. Thousands of devotees come every year to celebrate this festival. The girl in this picture was lighting earthen lamps that were placed around a tree. I quickly climbed up the tree to capture this Ariel view.

Nikon D800 with 24-70mm | Exposure 1/60 seconds @ f/3.2 | ISO 500 | Focal Length 34mm
Light up My World, by Sudeep Mehta

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | April 03
Award Score: 69.5 (Value 12.5, Clarity 13, Composition 18, Style 13, Skill 13)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Artistic Photography
Photograph Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra | India

Photographer: Sudeep Mehta (Mumbai, India)
Born and based in Mumbai, India, Sudeep Mehta is a freelance photographer working on contractual basis. He is specialized in events, weddings and portraits, and keeps his personal interest in photojournalism. He started his career as a film editor which later turned him into a documentary and short filmmaker. He has also worked on several environmental causes. Throughout his early career life, the common interest that always stayed was his passion for photography which lead him ultimately here.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sudeep.mehta

40 reviews

amey patekar says:
April 4, 2015 at 07:39

Great work ,bro we r so proud to have a frnd like u who had a big name in the world of photography n this is not ur first achievement. So keep it up bro n keep on make us proud by ur clicks
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 19:00
  
  Thanks Amey for the review here…! it does mean a lot..! Cheers mate!
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Aveline Seiler says:
April 3, 2015 at 23:03

Beautiful.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 10:18
  
  Thanks Aveline… ;)
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Chaim Lowery says:
April 3, 2015 at 22:44

Yes, submit some more, you are a great photographer.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 10:17
  
  Sure Chaim…! Will soon! Thanks
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Riva Colin says:
April 3, 2015 at 22:35

I want to have 24-70mm.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 10:15
  
  Hey Riva..! I recently sold it off for some money..! I really want it back!
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janella says:
April 3, 2015 at 19:52

Way to go, best work.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 10:01
  
  Indeed way to go Janella…! Thanks ;)
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Kaycee Hartsfield says:
April 3, 2015 at 18:47

Man you have done it.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 10:00
  
  Thanks Kaycee… yet miles to go!
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Adina Byars says:
April 3, 2015 at 18:26

Amazing composition.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 09:43
  
  Thank you very much Adina..! ;)
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Anne-marie says:
April 3, 2015 at 17:14

Wow!!!
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 09:41
  
  Thank you Anne!
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Elnora says:
April 3, 2015 at 17:11

Have you studied art Sudeep?
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 09:40
  
  No Elnora…! I learned photography on my own… and still learning with every new click…! Although I did learn the art of Photojournalism from Pulitzer nominated Arko Datta…!
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Bradley Hogan says:
April 3, 2015 at 13:50

Nikon D800 with 24-70mm, what else do you need!!! Truly professional.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 09:38
  
  Hey Bradley…! true indeed… but my wishlist is long ;)
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saba says:
April 3, 2015 at 13:22

Genuine work from a great photographer.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:18
  
  Thank you very much Saba… your review does mean a lot…! :)
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Aluin Warren says:
April 3, 2015 at 11:25

Where did you learn photography?
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:14
  
  I learned photography on my own… and still learning with every new click…! Although I did learn the art of Photojournalism from Arko Datta… a world press photo winner and was also nominated for the prestigious Pulitzer!
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field says:
April 3, 2015 at 17:11

Truly an artistic photograph.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:11
  
  Thank you very much Field..! your reviews do inspire..!
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melodee ranson says:
April 3, 2015 at 09:04

Fabulous.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:10
  
  Thank you very much Melodee
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sallyann fleischer says:
April 3, 2015 at 08:39

We want to see more photos like this one.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:09
  
  Thank you Sallyann..!!! I’ll give my best to keep it up!
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Ase says:
April 3, 2015 at 08:16

Are you a guest photographer? Man, you should submit more and must get registered here.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:06
  
  Thank you Ase… I’ll look forward to it
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Felice Abram says:
April 3, 2015 at 05:00

We want to see more of your photograph Sudeep.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:04
  
  Thank you Felice Abram…! I’ll soon upload more of my work… hope I get here and reach far..!
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Stacia Scheel says:
April 3, 2015 at 04:46

Fantastic.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:03
  
  Thank you Stacia
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louella says:
April 3, 2015 at 02:25

One of best photo I have seen recently.
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 02:01
  
  Thank you very much louella… your review means a lot..!
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candra says:
April 3, 2015 at 00:07

What a wonderful photograph!!!
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- Sudeep Mehta says:
  April 4, 2015 at 01:59
  
  Thank you very much Candra..!
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