Tuesday, 10th June 2008
Bato Balani sa Gugma
by Jacob Maentz
Singing of the 'Bato Balani sa Gugma' at the Santo Nino Basilica, Thursday evening during Sinulog week.
The Sinulog festival is one of the grandest and most colorful festivals in the Philippines. The main festival is held each year on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City to honor the Santo Nino.
Equipment: Nikon D80
Jacob Maentz
I have been into photography since 2000 when I bought my first SLR. I am currently residing in Cebu City, Philippines and have recently started a travel stock photography site.
Website: www.jacobmaentz.com
Bato Balani sa Gugma by Jacob Maentz was photo of the day on Tuesday, 10th June 2008. It is tagged Festivals, People. You can leave a comment below.
25 Comments
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Fascinating photo. The arm movement is reminiscent of a flock of birds or a school of fish moving in rhythmic unison.
Lakshmi
This is amazing. A great ritual..perfect light and the right perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Kirk Jordan
The mixed color temperature of this shot is most peculiar and really adds interest. I see warm “candle” colors, and cold, almost flash-bulb blue. The flotilla on the left seems lit independently. Was there some kind of spot light in the mix, or some kind of stage lights mixed with closing day? If so, its a most engaging blend.
Anurag
What a fantastic image. Period.
Malta Photography
I like the symmetry of this picture. very nice colors and clarity. Well done mate
Ahmed Sharif
great capture of moment and culture!!…….
Pauline Jones
I love the geometry.
Chris
quite amusing…
nice pic but rather… bony
Marcio Eugenio
wow! Wonderful moment. Great colors and composition!
Ellie
Almost as though the middle of the throng is standing in the shadow of a large monument or building–shot at night? Interesting and full of movement.
Ellie
Now I went back to read, Thursday night. Good night shot.
Juan Pablo Baliña
Amazing picture. Congratulations! Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bart van den Bos
Glad i’m not ther, My GOD
Jacob Maentz
Thanks everyone for your comments and interest in the photo. Kirk, the photo was shot about 30 minutes after the sun went down. There is some mixed lighting in the area, spot lights with different colors and some natural light still around. The flotilla is illuminated by itself. I had to use ISO 800 to get a fast enough shutter speed.
If you take a look at this picture from the same evening, you might be able to get a better idea of where the light is coming from.
Jacob
Renee
WOW! Now thats alot of people!
yasmin
excellent capture of cultural beauty
Sue Gagnon
Amazing photograph! One has to look twice, even three times to get the full effect of your work.
Marie Dunphy Harding
That number of people in one area is frightening.
What if someone had a cardiac arrest?
a.
Amazing! As many said, I love the swaying movement that is apparent in this photo! Great work!
Tom
Interesting insight into these religous zealots.
su
What a mass of people all with one goal. Such is human nature.
mike
So many people in the area.
Su
I forgot about this one you certainly have to look twice.
renee
This is a good shot, so many people.
Rajib Singha
Lots of story material. Congrats!