Morris Man, a photo from West Sussex, England

Photographer's Note

Dating it is said, from the late 15th century, Morris dancing is considered a uniquely English activity. It is a form of folk dance performed by troupes of men and women usually accompanied by simple music and is based on a series of rhythmic steps, that usually involves the waving of handkerchiefs, and the wielding of sticks and swords. Most dancers also wear small bells around their wrists and ankles. It is traditionally performed at Whitsun but nowadays predominately heralds the welcome arrival of English springtime and can also be danced around a Maypole. Troupes can now be found in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.

Budapestman, Ilducabianco, danos, mozzy27, delpeoples, BluSimo has marked this note useful

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Budapestman (82620) 2011-05-09 3:30

Hi Brian,
a superb portrait with spectacular details, the composition is attractive, very nice lights and colours, useful note, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György

danos (110407) 2011-05-09 8:57

Hello Brian,
nice the portrait of the Morris man,with the light and the colour management to be superb.I like the clarity of the image with the pose of the man to be superb. Excellent presentation.

Have a good afternoon,Danos

RhodieIke (11752) 2011-05-09 22:38

Hi Brian, Great photo of this Morris Man, super colour's and presentation, love the pegs holding his badge, Sorry ran out of smiles, Cheers Iain.

mozzy27 (2) 2011-05-10 2:53

Hello Brian
Superb capture and beautifully framed portrait of the Morris Man, Brilliant colour, sharpness, clarity, DOF and fine detail. TFS
Cheers Peter

dkmurphys (77952) 2011-05-10 12:27

Hi Brian,
Very picturesque figure, well catch scene. Strong beautiful colors, well done.
Have a good evening.

delpeoples (60326) 2011-05-11 7:25

Hi Brian

I've never heard of Morris Dancing before, so I've learnt something new. We don't often see portraits from you and I see you're just as proficient with this genre of photo as you are with landscapes. Great colour, definition and character. Thanks for sharing and I wish you a happy day.

Warm regards
Lisa

hains (9491) 2011-05-11 19:51

Hi Brian

Good shooting from the side. The person with the clear bright color of the collar. Symbolic as well respected tradition.

Regards Mario

BluSimo (9392) 2011-05-15 2:32

Hi Brian
a portrait very well executed, I like the expression distracted and spontaneous of the man. the details of its garment and the hat are magnificent. cheers!
enjoy your sunday
ciao
Simonetta