classical dancer

[sanil]

photo taken during the dance festival held. Its indian classical dance called Bharatanatyam.

comments welcome.

sanil

[johnstoy]

The details and framing are very good...what lens was this with?

Why are her fingers in color? Are the nose rings a new fad?

[sanil]

thanks for the reply. its taken with 135 L and cropped.

the colored fingers are called mehndi. nose ring and other ornaments are traditional form of make up for "bharatanatyam performers".

cheers
sanil

[johnstoy]

thanks for the reply. its taken with 135 L and cropped.

the colored fingers are called mehndi. nose ring and other ornaments are traditional form of make up for "bharatanatyam performers".

cheers
sanil

Thanks for the lens info and the history lesson...the arts are unique and traditions are always good to maintain and honor...

[Philco]

I would love to see a full lenght shot since the postures and gestures all mean something in the dance. Color would be great too!

[sanil]

colr version. cropped and lil bit of sharpening applied

[livewire-photography.com]

Very good details as John said, very nice Clarity.

[sanil]

tx james

sanil