Kathakali dancer, a photo from Kerala, South

Photographer's Note

Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance.

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brandstaetter (15913) 2007-12-21 7:46

Hi Maria,
one of the most amazing portraits I´ve seen on TE. It´s so beautiful to see all the diversity of mankind !
Best wishes for Christmas,
Christian

Truja (4953) 2007-12-21 9:09

Hi Maria,
gran retrato con buenos detalles y una difícil luz pero con gran resultado. Excelentes los contrastes de tonalidades!!

Un abrazo, Jordi

ayansadhu (1502) 2007-12-22 8:14

Maria,
I wasn't aware while putting my comment on your Benaras image, that you were here for the (I guess!) first time.
Now, this one is a nice shot in a dark background with vibrant colors.
Well composed.

gilou530 (34) 2007-12-27 8:55

salut maria
un beau portrait coloré et original, faut pas le rencontrer dans la nuit au coin d'une ruelle, manque juste d'un peu de netteté,
amitiés
gilbert

gmg (4202) 2008-01-02 5:29

Hallo Maria!
Nice light here, and an intense expression for this portrait.
TFS
gmg

Guillem69 (4) 2008-01-04 14:53

Un retrato bastante escalofriante, hermoso. Le falta un pelín de nitidez y enfoque.

Guntin (1325) 2008-01-07 1:21

Has conseguido con esta foto un gran retrato!!! El rostro parece que sale de la penumbra, enfatizando aún más la fuerza de sus pinturas. Los tonos de los colores son magníficos. Enhorabuena!!!

jmdias (45830) 2008-01-10 15:33

maria

it is at same time a surreal image and a very nice portrait, full of cultural meanings. Good light and colors and shapes

jorge

JanP (1705) 2008-01-10 23:26

Hi Maria.
Wonderful colors and contrast. I do think the white frame makes a hard edge to this darker picture, but the composition with the motif fading into almost black is excellent.
Jan

Tango7174 (0) 2008-01-11 8:13

Amazing portrait. Well done Maria!

Thành.

Giorgio (11263) 2008-01-12 0:58

- Strange but wonderful portrait I like the amazing colors, the tight framing is excellent, well done!
Have a good week-end.
giorgio

touristdidi (8578) 2008-01-12 11:40 [Comment]

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mesquens (2399) 2008-01-16 17:34

Olá Maria,
Sua visita me agradou duplamente, primeiro pelo seu comentário, segundo porque tive o prazer de descobrir seu trabalho, como esta belíssima foto.
Volto outra vez e parabéns
Raimundo

lucasgalodoido (21030) 2008-01-16 19:49

Olá Maria,
muito bonita essa foto sua, o controle de luz ficou perfeito e os enfeitos no rosto do homem lembram muito os dos Índios Sul-americanos também, sobretudo os amazônicos.
Parabéns e Abraço!

pixellonely (92) 2008-01-16 21:18

A classic cover from a National Geographic magazine.

claireneillands (108) 2008-01-18 0:17

this is fantastic! brilliant colour, great lighting, crisp - you've really captured his pre-performance mood... keep them coming!

Merline (0) 2008-01-18 20:10

Well done with this close-up portrait! The colors, the details are very beautiful and interesting, the more so and it is taken in the night. I like the expression in his eyes, it's full of life. More !

TFS
Regards
Michèle

e30mike (310) 2008-01-21 10:17

Wow, what else more can be said haha, great shot. Love the colors and the empty background to help accentuate them,

crckt (7216) 2008-01-24 13:30

Hi Maria,
Very interesting capture of the face of the dancer. I like the colors, the BG being completely dark helps to focus the attention better.
Well done,
Shaeri

kpav (5031) 2008-01-26 11:15

Hi Maria, this is a great image a very powerful portrait that has a documentary value. The look of that man and the paintings on his face are amazing. It is great that you captured that.

Kostas

zmey (7335) 2008-02-07 12:49

hello again, maria

i like this colorful portrait. well managed blacks here... emphasizing your main subject. just a tad more sharpness on his eyes and lips would be nice for my taste :)

other than that nitpicking my compliments and TFS
kristaps

erbiloguz (922) 2008-02-11 2:12

Maria !
Amazing shot..
best
EO

lestans (16772) 2008-02-11 8:51

Hi Maria!!
a nicely done portrait! I liked these actors so much when I visited Cochin, so I have a TE theme about this subject and I put also your picture in my theme, I hope you'll visit it.
Ciao!!

Livia

enanonegro (649) 2008-02-28 12:03

Excelente retrato, digno de participar en la National Geographic, de verdad.
Aunque no soy muy dado a los retratos posados, este hombre muestra una actitud relajada que lo hace creíble, no forzado.
Felicitaciones

Bluejeans (64239) 2008-03-01 3:23

Oi Maria
Fantástico este retracto deste homem com estas pinturas coloridas , boa luz , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

foozi (7101) 2008-04-06 22:04

Hello Maria,
what a different and unique pose. The painted face was well captured with details and hidden background. it makes the photo stands out and emerged from the stillness of the sight. The mood is well depicted by the sharpness and the clear division of the blazing colours.
Well depicted cultural and educational photo.
Great job.

Regards,
Foozi.

ruisc_pt (10121) 2008-04-12 6:55

Uma imagem, nos dois sentidos, cheia de profundidade: cultural e reflectindo uma ideia mística.
Gosto do detalhe e da maneira como capturaste esta expressão.
um ab
rui

wishlist (4133) 2008-04-12 13:53

Hi Maria,
really nice portrait with all the colours melted together and enhancing the particularity of the make up and the face of the man. Well done!
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,

Igor

Mistral (15396) 2008-06-27 9:59

Hola Maria,
really an impressive portrait!
Well done!
A smile
Luca

marcdemoulin (1870) 2009-05-31 3:14

Incredible capture! Well done.
Marc