Kite Craft Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Kites are loved in India. And is not only a sport but is also used to mark a variety of occasions which also includes the changing of the seasons as well as to call up on new weather and a rich harvest.
In India, the most commonly used kites are flat kites known as fighter kites. Designing a kite is a skill. Size, texture of the paper , frame, weight, shape joints, and tail --- determine the balance and stability of a kite and, therefore, its flight.
Kite paper is softer than ordinary paper. The cut paper is attached to the bamboo frame, first to the arrow and then to the bow. The bow maintains a curve that keeps the paper stretched and provides flexibility when the kite is being flown. The tail is strengthened using small bamboo pieces to provide weight and steadiness.

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PixelTerror, Gerrit, pauloog, bukitgolfb301, CycleEyes, BennyV has marked this note useful

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PixelTerror (87195) 2009-10-02 10:09

HI Wanda
A nice indoors image of this man at work, well framed in his working environment
have a nice day JY

Gerrit (36553) 2009-10-02 11:14

Hi Wanda,
Prachtig portret van de werkende man, zoals Ali Riza dat zo goed kan.
Fijne kleuren,
groeten Gerrit

pauloog (7101) 2009-10-02 13:47

Hello Wanda,
A most interesting and well composed image of the artisan at work. Many details to discover...
Regards,
Paul

bukitgolfb301 (5144) 2009-10-02 14:53

Hello my dear Wanda

What an interesting nice shot !
Good framework, sharpness the detail and light management are splendid as usual!
His serious expression is very attractive and his hand movement is very much realistic due to the slow shutter speed.
Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a good Saturday !

Takero

brandstaetter (14530) 2009-10-03 23:48

Hi Wanda,
the indirect light is excellent, the man is centered, but you had no choice.. colour and light is better this way.
Cheers Christian

AiresSantos (43270) 2009-10-04 1:38

Hi Wanda
Great picture of the man at work
Excellent POV, details and colours
Very good daily life picture
Have a nice Sunday
Aires

scalerman (25787) 2009-10-04 12:08

W: I love the superfluity of detail here - it's an evolving story within a single frame - nice. c

sayeed_rahman (2329) 2009-10-05 9:34

Hello Wanda,

Only yesterday i was telling my friend about my obsession with kites till a few years back..talking about the hours i used to spend on the terrace in the sun getting tanned.

I had given it up and have been dreaming of flying kites (literally) in my sleep and now this image..the quintessential workarea of a kite maker..they are popular in western india and in bengal too..did you tour calcutta (kolkata) ?

The frame fills me with joy..you have no idea

cheers
sayeed

BennyV (4986) 2009-10-07 6:53

Dag Wanda,

Great shot of this craftsman. Straightforward compo, but it does justice to the man and his craft. Great natural background of the workshop, too.

Benny

Glint (3110) 2009-10-19 10:40

Hello Wanda,
interesting picture with lots of detail to peruse.Made me think of the book "The Kite Runner" although that was set in Afghanistan.
Bev