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15th August 2007, the 61st Independence Day of India!

India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on that day in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony and distribution of sweets. The main celebration takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister raises the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech from its ramparts. In his speech, he highlights the achievements of the government during the past year, raises important issues and gives a call for further development. Prime minister also pays tribute to leaders of the freedom struggle. (text-source: wikipedia)

This picture was taken at Colaba in Mumbai. She is a road-side urchin selling national flags. She was very excited when I requested a pose for a photograph:-)

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  • Cuckoo // 2007-08-15 19:48:11

    Happy Independence Day to all of us !!

    The shot is just wonderful. Such a beautiful girl with an honest smile showing the nucleus of the flag. The whole thing is giving a reason to be proud of. :)
  • D // 2007-08-15 22:20:42

    Another great shot! Youthful exuberence of Bharat Maa. This one looks real, genuine smile and happy from within.
  • ankush vimawala // 2007-08-16 01:08:15

    wow, a very nice portrait as well. beautiful composition and lighting. how many years have you been photographing? will you be my photography guru? did you crop and/or apply other post processing?
  • Poonam // 2007-08-16 09:57:52

    very nice photo. very natural..
  • Suma Das // 2007-08-16 15:11:57

    Lovely innocent shot. She has a lovely smile.
  • Rathika // 2007-08-16 22:56:31

    Lovely smile and composition.
  • Will Williams // 2007-08-17 05:13:17

    Happy Independence Day! She looks very happy.
  • garghe // 2007-08-17 17:18:31

    Wow! This is a very nice portait. I like the composition and the colors! great job :)
  • om // 2007-08-17 20:24:57

    A beautiful woman, good close up portrait.
  • sameer // 2007-08-18 23:14:50

    i just went through u r blog a day before and
    i'm really appreciate u r work
    nice work buddy!!!!!
    keep it up!!
    nice candid shot!!!!!
  • Mini // 2007-08-19 15:53:22

    Abhi,
    this picture cnveys all the joy,pride and excitement of celebrating our 61st independnce day through her bright smile...! by the way, she looks like the actress Nandita Dass.!
  • navin // 2007-08-19 17:11:46

    Lovely expressions. Great potrait
  • प्रमोद देव // 2007-08-19 18:38:55

    नैसर्गिक आनंद!मनात मावत नाहीये!
  • Beth Ellen // 2007-08-21 16:44:15

    Very nice! Well captured moment.
  • Piotr GeoS Galas // 2007-08-28 11:41:54

    I must say that you can catch interesting moment with pretty nice girl in frame. What she was doing in meanwhile of making photo (except posing to it)?
  • abhya // 2007-09-02 21:53:14

    Nandita das sakhi distey...
  • Ranjeet // 2007-09-16 17:20:24

    Lovely photo - her eyes are full of dreams for herself while she sells the Great Indian Dream to others!

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