The Solitary Walker

Posted by Sugata (Newark, United States) on 20 February 2009 in Landscape & Rural.

I had just tucked my digital camera into its case and was halfway through taking out my film SLR when I spotted this man. On the Puri sea beach there is sand and spray blowing everywhere, so one can't just leave the cameras or camera bags open, or put them down for a while. However, there was a boat nearby (seen in this photo) where I could put my bag down, take out my digital and shoot (I am still not that quick with the SLR). By the time this shot was taken he was already quite far. There was no chance for another one.
By the way, the place is so windy I wonder how he managed to walk with that umbrella!

Thanks a lot to everyone who commented on my photos, or even stopped by for a visit. The comments have been pouring in pretty fast (there are over 1500 already!) and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to reply to each individually. I'd rather spend that time in viewing others' photos and commenting there. But I do read each comment individually, and if you ask me something specific, I'll answer that.

I am new to the photoblogging world. Still, I thought I would enter for the 2009 Photoblog Awards. Please vote for me if you think I deserve a vote and registering isn't too much of a trouble.

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