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The Jat tribesmen allowed us to photograph a select group of four women inside a small hut with a few rays of direct afternoon sun light coming from a small window. The nose ring or nath is worn by married women of the tribe. The Jat women of the Kutch area are known for their unique style of intricate embroidery using geometric patterns which Replica Corum 01140.425000 Padlock Watch are studded with tiny mirrors.Because I was shooting in very low lighting conditions, I used my fastest lens, the 50mm, wide open at f/1.4, a shutter speed of 1/250 of a second and an ISO of 900.Moving in close for a shot can create a greater degree of intimacy with your subject as well as impact the dynamics of your composition. The Indian people as a whole were incredibly open to having their picture taken. I found them to be as curious about me as I was of them.--Krissy Borst
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