Religious Effigies, Benares, India 1979

Linda Connor's "Religious Effigies, Benares, India" (1979) is a black and white photograph of two effigies on a platform overlooking the Ganges River in Benares, India. The image captures the essence of religious practice in India with its focus on the effigies which are partially submerged in the water. The photo is composed in a way that emphasizes the contrast between the effigies and the surrounding landscape, conveying a sense of both spirituality and decay. Connor's work often explores themes of faith, tradition, and the passage of time, which is evident in this haunting photograph.