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.
Powders and Paints by David Lazar was photo of the day on Friday, 15th August 2008. It is tagged Festivals, India, People. You can leave a comment below.
18 Comments
realimage
Well done, one of ther rare ocassions to get a real pink cloud shot. Interesting colour and rite.
THX for sharing
Keith
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
Beautiful shot!
planet lover
How interesting! It’s like cotton-candy dust… I hope it tastes just as good.
Dennis
Great vantage point and great shot. India is an amazing destination.
TomBrooklyn
Interesting subject. Captures a cultural activity. Colorful.
Pauline Jones
I hope this stuff is non toxic. Thanks for showing us something we would not normally see.
Sue
Fantastic colourful image, excellent shot of a cultural event.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Those being Powder covered people don’t see to be enjoying it! I could think of more fun ways to welcome Spring.
Gan
It’s actually quite enjoyable, I assure you
Anurag
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
Very Odd photo but i like it!
Marie Dunphy Harding
Thanks Anurag for clarifying the essence of Holi.
my first impression was one of escape,not enjoyment.
Su
Nice social capture.
Rajib Singha
It’s a bird’s eye view but you could have tried to feel the spirit of Holi by joining them. I’m sure their joy would have known no bound.
mike
I love the colors.
Su
Nice capture
Renee
Great colors.