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"Unwavering Devotion"


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Copyright: Dan Walsh (danielswalsh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1542 W: 326 N: 2251] (12475)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-02-11
Categories: Festivals
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon 17-40mm F4 L USM, @ ISO 400
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/195 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Thaipusam [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-02-17 23:27
Viewed: 1178
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another participant in the Hindu festivities of Thaipusam last weekend.

This devotee was awaiting assistance in having the metal skewers and piercings removed. Note the attachment of the metal frame to his stomach (It's attached the same way to his back).
The small containers attached to his upper arms and to his upper thighs contain offerings of what I believe is milk.

I hope you like it,
- Dan
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To eleparc: Hello Eric;danielswalsh 1 02-18 12:25
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Dan
Thats the king of the piercings! Very impressive.A good documentary photo!
Best regards
JJ

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  • Roly Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 9 N: 392] (1783)
  • [2006-02-18 0:36]

Hmm, that is indeed a spectacular construction. The image is very informative but artistically not your strongest. The sharp background distracts a bit from the complicated device and the subject appears rather lifeless. Not that I could have done it better, portrait photography is tough business!

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  • Miks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 495 W: 69 N: 219] (1703)
  • [2006-02-18 0:55]

Very interesting subject and a good job of framing it from an interesting angle. Thanks also for the interesting note! I agree with Roland that the pic is a little hard to 'read' due to the fact that the detailed background is so sharp. It would have been good to use the DOF to make your subject standout more. But of course this is extreemely hard to do outside of a studio in the midst of all the action. So, very good job given the working conditions!

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  • Emy (49)
  • [2006-02-18 4:22]

Salut Dan,
C'est une photo trés intéressante voir lègèrement effrayante, j'aime beaucoup son cadrage et ces couleurs, originale.
Amicalement,
Emilie.

Even with your explanation I am not sure I can get my head around what this guy is doing,however it is so totally different to western eyes that this alone makes it a great shot.In addition it is technically spot on and the low angle really helps emphasise the mans size

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  • fkk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 573 W: 0 N: 78] (1822)
  • [2006-02-18 5:29]

Selam Dan;
very interesting capture, nice composition and colors...
great job.

catman-fatih

i am surprised the man did not burst like a flat tyre with all those piercings... haha! He sure had some fresh material for piercings! quite frankly, although it is of religious matter, i do not see the point in this ceremony... can you explain me again please...? thanks for sharing these photos and let us see another reality.

salut dan
impressionnant cette photo, super nette, belles couleurs, et sujet qui pourrai faire parti d'un débat sur les croyances. bon boulot
gilbert

Wow that is brutal! Great capture in a documentary form. Well seen, TFS!

Alli

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