Powders and Paints by David Lazar

Friday, 15th August 2008

Powders and Paints

by David Lazar

In India, The festival ‘Holi’ celebrates the arrival of Spring - with vibrantly colored powers and paints liberally thrown onto anyway who happens to be outside on this day. I had a little appartment which overlooked the alleyways of the Jaisalmer Fort - so I took this photo from a safe vantage point.

Equipment: Canon Powershot A80

David Lazar

I’m a photographer from Brisbane, Australia - and one of the joys for me (outside my musical profession) is travelling and capturing moments of life and beauty through photography.
My favourite styles of photography: Portraiture and landscape. Also, in general, I prefer shots which contain an element of ‘cannot be captured exactly again’; that is expressive people shots, action shots and any scenario with a unique aspect to it.

13 Comments

realimage Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Well done, one of ther rare ocassions to get a real pink cloud shot. Interesting colour and rite.
THX for sharing
Keith Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Good vantage point and composition. As you say, this kind of shot needs to be done at a safe distance. Most photography is a momentary passing of time and you have captured this one superbly.
Chamika Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Beautiful shot!
planet lover Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:45 am
How interesting! It’s like cotton-candy dust… I hope it tastes just as good.
Dennis Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Great vantage point and great shot. India is an amazing destination.
TomBrooklyn Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Interesting subject. Captures a cultural activity. Colorful.
Pauline Jones Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I hope this stuff is non toxic. Thanks for showing us something we would not normally see.
Sue Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Fantastic colourful image, excellent shot of a cultural event.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Those being Powder covered people don’t see to be enjoying it! I could think of more fun ways to welcome Spring.
Gan Says:
August 16th, 2008 at 10:31 am
It’s actually quite enjoyable, I assure you
Anurag Says:
August 18th, 2008 at 8:38 am
You managed a good composition despite the paucity of time.

@Marie
Holi is great fun and everybody enjoys to their fullest. It is said that on this day one forgets hatred and embraces even one’s enemy.
One can see people dancing with joy, in the shot above. One of them even has a bottle of ?coke in his hands. If one looks closely we can make out a few smiling faces too. Holi is all about fun happiness and freaking out.
Renee Says:
August 18th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Very Odd photo but i like it!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
August 25th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Thanks Anurag for clarifying the essence of Holi.
my first impression was one of escape,not enjoyment.