The “Burning Ghat” of Varanasi (Benares), on the Ganges. The place where the Indians cremate their dead.
We stood on a balcony in the billowing smoke, only 3 meters above the burning corpses. I did not draw or photograph this on location, I considered that to be disrespectful for the dead. Instead I memorized the scene and drew this later that night in the hotel. Not difficult, not only can I recall the scene in every detail even now, I dreamt about it for days.
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Nikira 9:57 pm on October 18, 2010 | #
That is really amazing.
the laughing eon 11:55 pm on October 18, 2010 | #
nice rendering renefijten, this strikes a spot in me, since i walk by this place every week; I live within the walls of the Banaras Hindu University, so its not very far. thanks for showing us this new view of the ghat.
arqetancourt 8:55 am on October 19, 2010 | #
Maravillosos!
Wonderful!
Susie q 4:17 pm on October 19, 2010 | #
Wonderful, to draw from your memory is a beautiful way to capture the moment.
renefijten 4:47 am on October 20, 2010 | #
Thank you all for commenting. Eon, varanasi is not always a beautiful city but certainly one that touched me at another level.