Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Nice off centered placement of the subject in the frame with enough background elements complementing the giant statue!
What is he made of? Clay?

Gorgeous colors!

Bright lighting.
Pin sharp focusing.
Compact framing.

Nice journalistic capture.
Great story telling factor.
Good perspective & long depth of field...

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2019

Yes. Clay. There are some rules regarding environmental issues since these statues are immersed in the sea. Earlier POP was being used which attracted increasingly hostile comments from environmentalists.
I appreciate your encouraging comments. Thank you so much for your support. Glad you liked it.

Comment from SandraInSpain
This is fabulous - so full of life and colour, and a slice of culture, beautifully presented. Good use of available light, clearly defined lines. A joy to look at

 Comment Written 31-May-2019

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reply by the author on 31-May-2019

Thanks so very much for your time and the fine review! I really appreciate it!

Comment from Kelly Kiley
this is a very kool picture!! the building in the background, the color in the crowd and in the Ganesh makes it perfect!! You have a good eye!!!

 Comment Written 31-May-2019

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reply by the author on 31-May-2019

Thanks so very much for your time and the fine review! I really appreciate it!

reply by Kelly Kiley on 01-Jun-2019

your welcome

Comment from GaliaG
Excellent shot and very good artist notes about it

good focus, clarity and composition

good initial impact and creativity

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 31-May-2019

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reply by the author on 31-May-2019

Thanks so very much for your time and the fine review! I really appreciate it!

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine shot with great colors and excellent composition that shows the crowd attending the festival very well. I like the look on the faces of the celebrants and the building in the background. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-May-2019

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reply by the author on 31-May-2019

Thanks so very much for your time and the fine review! I really appreciate it!

Comment from Renate-Bertodi
I always look at the facts and reasons. I can see how the elephant would be honoured as a god with humanity in the south before technology gave us cranes etc This strong, huge animal, which however, for all its size, helps humans at times. I only hope it continues after my time.

 Comment Written 27-May-2019

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reply by the author on 27-May-2019

I appreciate your nice review. Thank you so much for your support. Glad you liked it.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful & interesting picture of Ganesh being carried through the streets towards the Arabian Sea for immersion accompanied by worshipers. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 27-May-2019

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reply by the author on 27-May-2019

I appreciate your nice review. Thank you so much for your support. Glad you liked it.

Comment from alaskapat
Such a colorful statue of Ganesh , good storytelling image as it is being moved for immersion in the Arabian Sea, this is well focused, nice clear image , the crowd of people fill this scene with life. Well managed lighting, the colors and tones appear natural.well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-May-2019

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reply by the author on 27-May-2019

I appreciate your nice review. Thank you so much for your support. Glad you liked it.