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13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Altered Images
Holding a Devo

The photo shows the hand of a women that doesn't have manicured hands. The lines in her hand shows wisdom and confidence and her strong commitment to her religion of Jainism. The Devo (the candle) shows the light of her commitment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2014
Date Uploaded: 04.2015
Photo Location: Beltsville, Maryland, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7100
Copyright: © Manan Shah
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