"Divyanshu Verma regards the north Indian city of Prayagraj as deeply special: not only is it home, it is also where he began his journey into street photography. This image was taken in the Sangam area during the huge Hindu purification festival Maha Kumbh Mela maha meaning great because this was the 12th in a row of the ritual that takes place once every 12 years."
"Verma credits the light with helping him bring out the sharp shadows, soft tones and vibrant textures. Two women had been bathing in the Ganges River and were holding this red saree up to dry. Against the blue sky, the flowing red fabric looked incredibly striking. When it aligned just right over these people, I knew I had found something special."
Divyanshu Verma regards the north Indian city of Prayagraj as deeply special and began his street-photography journey there. The photo was taken in the Sangam area during the Maha Kumbh Mela, a massive Hindu purification festival held every 12 years. The gathering was chaotic yet strangely calm, with pilgrims traveling from far and wide. Verma wandered through crowds with his phone, observing rituals and absorbing the atmosphere. Strong light produced sharp shadows, soft tones and vibrant textures. Two women held a red saree to dry against a blue sky, aligning to create a striking composition. Verma made minor edits, and mobile limits foster creative, intentional storytelling.
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