A Market Vendor in Kolkata, by Claudio Bacinello

This photo was taken while on a trip through India, mostly to photograph wildlife in the northeast. However, before heading north, we spent a few days in Kolkata to explore the rich Indian culture and traditions. Of course, we visited several markets including this one where I spotted this gentleman. I really liked his white hair and beard and the contrast it made with his bright shirt and blue background tones. The character in his face makes this one of my favourite portraits from that trip.

Nikon D4 with 28-300mm | Exposure 1/750sec @ f/8 | ISO 2000 | Focal Length 300mm
A Market Vendor in Kolkata, by Claudio Bacinello

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | February 27
Award Score: 68 (Value 13, Clarity 13, Composition 18, Style 12, Skill 12)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Portraiture Photography
Photograph Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Photographer: Claudio Bacinello (Thornhill, Canada) Registered
Born in Italy, Claudio now lives in Thornhill, Canada where he exercises his passion for photography. Over a career spanning three decades Claudio has delved into a number of photographic disciplines including: weddings, portraits, product, corporate and stock. His current focus is on travel, wildlife, nature and adding to his extensive stock library. He continues to travel the world in search of subjects and stories with a particular affection for Africa and South America. His work has been published globally and, in addition, is available as fine art images for private and corporate décor.

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