Calvin Klein at the Pasola Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Pasola which is held on the Indonesian island of Sumba every year is a religious event which takes the form of a ritual war. One of the many highlights is the traditional dress of the combatants. All participants dress in their finest, mostly in superb traditional ikat weaving. In the midst of it all is one warrior wearing what I assume was the pride and joy of his wardrobe - his Calvin Klein shirt - the
only one, I might add!
There is some more detail about the event in a few other photos I have posted on TrekEarth about it - particularly "Pasola Warrior" posted in November 2004.

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davido (1982) 2005-05-14 8:50

Nice shot and expression of the man. But I would have preffered it with the full arm and the full face of the horse. I find funny the CK shirt!
Regards, David

Dayvit78 (35) 2005-05-17 16:49

This shots really nice. I prefer your other photo, but this gentleman's shirt is classic - his eyes, eyes on the shirt, the horse's eyes.

I also enjoy the color contrasts. Very bold colors up top, trending pastel down with the horse/rope.

hantulaut (3394) 2005-08-27 6:24

you are very good taking fast speed object like this. :-)