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Colourful pilgrims

Zoom-in on the crowds of local people attending the Gustor festival, Spituk Gompa, Leh, Ladakh. Ladakh is known at Mini Tibet since the prominent culture, religion and style of dress in this area takes its inspiration from nearby Tibet. There were so many wonderful photo opportunities of the crowds attending the festival, but this is one of my favourites. My attention was drawn to the woman in the lower centre leaning forward a little in a dynamic pose, where my eye was drawn by her white shawl, bare head and the small white space that surrounded her in the otherwise densely crowded venue.

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From Spituk Gustor festival

  • Opening procession
  • Colourful pilgrims
  • Yama character, Cham Dance
  • The bead seller
  • Mother love
  • Prayer flags
  • The confluence
  • Monk exiting a temple doorway
  • The plane and the gompa
  • Gompa cats
  • Alchi Choskhor in winter
  • Prayer flags and tree shadows
  • Stok Gompa
  • Giant Gautama Buddha
  • Stupa
  • Stok palace
  • Crossing the Indus River
  • Woman crossing the Indus River
  • Field of feathers
  • Trio
  • Terry Allen

    on February 12, 2019

    Thanks a lot, John!

  • John (300m)

    on February 12, 2019

    great capture Terry

  • Terry Allen

    on February 12, 2019

    Many thanks for your nice comments, Bill, Janet, Judy, Bruno, Elizabeth, Judith, Greg&Rose, Gene, Wayne, Rick, Frank, TruImages, Linda, Howard and John; really appreciated!

  • johnchapmanphotographer

    on February 12, 2019

    Hi Terry, SUPERB!!!

  • Howard's Photography

    on February 12, 2019

    Superb candid!

  • Lgood

    on February 11, 2019

    Indeed, I too love all the colors. But what I like the best is to study the subtle differences between dress and head coverings from person to person. I can see why this would be one of your favorites.

  • TruImages

    on February 11, 2019

    Excellent candid!

  • Franks-Focus

    on February 11, 2019

    Great capture of this group enjoying the festival.

  • Rick Willis

    on February 11, 2019

    Great Group Shot. 😃...

  • Wayne Wendel

    on February 11, 2019

    Outstanding shot of these lovely ladies. Your photos would make a great book of this place.

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