Vinaya Mathews, PPSA
August 2025 - Dhobi Ghat
About the Image(s)
Dhobi Ghat, the washerman's hub, is a famous place in Mumbai, India. It is the world's largest open-air laundry. It is 140 years old. (PSA photographer Mr Abbas Kapadia's portfolio for GPSA distinction is on this subject & it is worth going through). Hundreds of washermen wash clothes, received by them, for washing, from different parts of the city
EXIF 1/50. f8, ISO 500 Canon R6 24-105
4 comments posted
I love this image. My eye was led from the white shirts to the washerman and then to the back for the Dhobi. I like that you caught him in motion, fascinating story telling. Posted: 08/05/2025 16:08:28
Thank you v much, Muthoni Posted: 08/07/2025 02:56:19
Hi Vinaya, this image is just right the way it is. I would call it a documentary image. You did a great job by isolating the washer, we can see how hard is the work from his face expression.
All together an excellent image.
best wishes
Michele Posted: 08/07/2025 07:23:43
All together an excellent image.
best wishes
Michele Posted: 08/07/2025 07:23:43
Thanks a lot, Michele Posted: 08/09/2025 23:37:05