California Native Americans, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

California's Native Americans suffered many hardships, prejudices, and murder from the westward migrating Europeans and U.S. citizens. Today their numbers are only a fraction of what they were before the Gold Rush of 1849.

In this view, are the Red Hill Dancers performing at the Old Sacramento Gold Rush Festival.

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ACL1978 (5783) 2012-09-16 14:15

Great capture of this festival, Ray - we had a similar one out here a while back, though on a smaller scale, I'd imagine (my shot of it is here). You've captured some wonderful costumes and fantastic dance in this frame, and I like the arc in which you've placed them - colorful and appealing.

Andrew

Wahclellaspirit (3843) 2012-09-16 14:28

Hello Ray,
I like the image with all the movement of their dance. As it appears, they are still at war, as they should be against the U.S. Government, as we may be shortly if they do not pick up the pieces of our lives they so elected to drop...

marabu61 (3924) 2012-09-16 14:33

Hello Ray
It is good to see that the native Americans keep their traditions alive. It would be a great loss would they disappear for ever.
Colorful scene, well spotted and nicely executed.
have a good week
Daniel

bona (10144) 2012-09-17 17:29

Hi Ray,

fantastic moment you got here. native american costumes and dance. Love the colors and the way you freeze the scene.
Tsf
Andre

eldancer1 (17064) 2012-09-25 9:18

I think those California Native Americans have more elaborate, colorful and fancy costumes than the Paiutes of Southern Nevada. Nicely captured and great action shot. Very well done, tfs.

PecoBud (3778) 2012-10-30 10:16

Hey Ray, I love this photo. I also am a mix breed, Creole, which is French Indian. My wife's brother who we just lost, was a Renown Indian Archaeologist. Wonderful presentation perfectly composed with superb colors and lighting. VERY, VERY nice job here Ray!!

TFS..........Your Friend from California......Buddy