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Dusk view of a long pontoon bridge of large inflated drums spanning a river at the Kumbh Mela, lined with warm orange street lamps. A dense crowd of pilgrims walks across the bridge, many in white and saffron clothing, with a few colourful umbrellas visible above them. Stray dogs stand on the sandy bank in the foreground beside a bamboo fence along the water, where lamplight reflects on the river. Tents and flags are faintly visible in the hazy distance.

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Dusk view of a crowd walking across a pontoon bridge over a river at the Allahabad Kumbh Mela. Many pilgrims in white, red and orange clothing move along the bridge toward pontoon floats, with two large coloured umbrellas raised above a group near the centre. Strings of lights and tall lamp posts line the bridge, and several stray dogs stand on the sandy riverbank in the foreground beside a bamboo fence. The sky is hazy pink-orange at twilight.A dusk photograph of a long pontoon bridge across a river at the Kumbh Mela. A dense crowd of pilgrims walks single file along the wooden walkway, many in white, red and orange clothing, with several colourful umbrellas and saffron flags rising above them. Rows of lamps line the bridge and the riverbank, and hazy pinkish sky glows above. Round floats support the bridge over the water, and a few dogs and two men stand on the dry straw-covered bank in the foreground.February 12 20132013-02-12 +2 copiesFebruary 12 20132013-02-12A dusk photograph of a river at a large gathering site. In the foreground, a line of tall bamboo poles rises from the water, joined by horizontal rope strung between them, forming a barrier across the river. Behind them, a raised embankment or sandbank runs along the far bank, lined with street lamps glowing yellow-orange and reflecting on the water. Many small figures are visible along the embankment and at the water's edge, though they are too distant to count individually. The sky is hazy grey and the water reflects the lights.February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12A night photograph of a procession crossing a pontoon bridge made of large inflated drums over dark river water. A crowd of people in white clothes walks along the bridge, many carrying orange flags on poles, with tall orange and white banners rising above them. At the left end, an illuminated decorated float or chariot with golden ornaments glows against the dark sky. Warm lights reflect on the water, and bamboo poles stand along the right bank.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12