Surajkund Crafts Mela, 2010 & 2011 in photographs.

[Aryan]

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Surajkund, located in Haryana comes alive, each year with the rhythm and beats of folk dances and riot of colors. It is time for the Surajkund Crafts Mela!

Surajkund Crafts festival is the annual fair that showcases the finest handlooms, handicrafts, authentic fragrances & flavours of rich Indian cuisines. As winter turns briefly into spring, a caravan of 400 National and State awardee craftpersons from every corner of India wind their way to Surajkund to showcase their products and talents.

I was there, to cover the 'mela' in photographs. Hereby, I present a few of the pictures which, for me, define the 'essence' of this annual fair - with dance, music, expressions and colors all around.

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[KrishnenduKes]

Some really brilliant shots there Aryan. I even showed it to some people and they really liked it.

Approved

[MG_1806]

I liked the whole set this time round. Will mention my favs later in the day.

[Aryan]

Some really brilliant shots there Aryan. I even showed it to some people and they really liked it.

Approved

I liked the whole set this time round. Will mention my favs later in the day.

Thank you so much Ken da and MG. :) I am glad I could share all these photographs with the members of tPin. :) I hope my 'boss' likes them too, though. ;)

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Each one of them has been processed beautifully.

Anvancy

[suvo]

Awesome set...Some incredible pics there...A job very well done...:)

[Aryan]

Each one of them has been processed beautifully.

Anvancy

Thanks Anvancy; it's always nice to hear such comments from you. :) Thanks again!

Awesome set...Some incredible pics there...A job very well done...:)

Thank you Suvo, just liked sharing the Surajkund Mela, 2010 with you guys. :)

[MG_1806]

So difficult to pick favourites from this set:o but the camel one is definitely my fav. This is the best shoot of yours that I have seen till date;).

[vaishak]

^^i agreed diff to pick the best one :)
awesome photographs there bro .... :))

[Aryan]

So difficult to pick favourites from this set:o but the camel one is definitely my fav. This is the best shoot of yours that I have seen till date;).

Thanks MG. I am glad you liked the photographs. :)

^^i agreed diff to pick the best one :)
awesome photographs there bro .... :))


Thanks Vaishak. :)

[Devaiah PA]

I like the Umbrella shot, also the clock and all other photos in color...:)

Good Work....

[KrishnenduKes]

Indeed, all the shots are really good. Good job Aryan! Extraordinary!

[Aryan]

I like the Umbrella shot, also the clock and all other photos in color...:)

Good Work....

Thanks buddy. :)

Indeed, all the shots are really good. Good job Aryan! Extraordinary!

Thank you SO much, Ken da. :) :)

[Vicky]

Another very very colorful series from you Aryan!

Really liked these:

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Loved the vibrant colors and cool atmosphere in this one


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This one is really interesting... which one is for real?:p


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Loved the mood and concept on this one!

[surya@64]

Riot of Colors...beautiful execution...good show Aryan.:)

[Bibudesh]

How did I miss this thread!..
Some of the best shots in this forum aryan. I loved all of them :) ..


-- Shots like these inspires us and increase the standards!.

[Aryan]

@Vicky, Surya, Bibu: It's absolutely amazing, and so inspiring to hear from great photographers like you. I am really glad that my hard-work paid off. :) Thank you guys.

[robin234]

Surajkund fair 2011

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http://www.haryanatourism.gov.in/surajkund/surajkundmela.asp`

[KrishnenduKes]

Surajkund fair 2011


http://www.haryanatourism.gov.in/surajkund/surajkundmela.asp`

Did you go there on your own or with Aryan. I think even Aryan was there last weekend.

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[Devaiah PA]

Surajkund fair 2011
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Show some more!

[KrishnenduKes]

Show some more!

I totally second him! :)

[hitanshu]

Not enough mon ami. And not your level at all.

[robin234]

Did you go there on your own or with Aryan. I think even Aryan was there last weekend.



No ,I didn't .I went there by Haryana Roadways .Bus was delayed , due to same I had to cut short my trip to only an hour.SO couldn't shoot dances and all :|

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[KrishnenduKes]

Some excellent work there Abhinav. Liked them a lot.

[amvj]

Damn ! I missed this thread. Some amazing shots and nice processing there. Good show Aryan and Robin.