Photographer’s Note
We met this boy in the beautiful town of Phalodi.
He had a lovely smile and was very interested in the strange
people that came to visit his town.
I heard different explanations for the black coaled eyes (against insects,
To protect against the evil, for beauty,…..).
Who knows s the real meaning?
Thanks to Gautam I've got the answer: This is called kajal [ pronounced as ka jl ]. Yes it is to ward off evil spirits. To protect from other peoples envy.
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(36906) 2006-12-28 11:06
Hi Ingrid,
Very well done. Beautiful portrait.
Thanks for sharing and happy new year.
MESUT ILGIM
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(3042) 2006-12-28 13:26
hello Ingrid,
absolutely beautiful portrait. It is so sharp I feel I want to reach out and touch the child's hair.
best wishes
Bev
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ingrid Vogelesang (janink)
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(1038) - Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2006-01-19
- Categories: Daily Life
- Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2006-12-28 10:30
