Photographer's Note
The next in my turbans of Rajasthan series.
The turbans of Rajasthan are very colourful and impressive. The Hindi pronuncation of turban is Paag, Safa or Pagri.
Each colour has its own importance and significance like Ochre is the colour of the mendicant, while the saffron is commonly worn at the time of weddings. In the medieval past, the colour saffron also denoted valour and chivalry. Turbans of specified colours are worn to mark periods of mourning. A white turban is worn for funeral processions by immediate family members. Whereas the khaki, blue and dark maroon are reserved for the solemnity of a condolence visit. Whereas in Rajasthan each caste have their own distinguishing colours, by which they are recognised, like shepherds wear red turbans, Bishnois, who are known as the most nomadic shepherd tribes and environmental conservationists, always wear white turbans and the other tribal communities wear printed turbans.
-rajasthanunlimited.com
This man was a guard at the City Palace in Jaipur.
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Wandering_Dan
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(3449) 2009-04-30 10:48
Hi, Wanda -
Either this guy or his cousin did the exact same pose for me at the Jaipur palace! Did he also want money?
Good composition, well lit, with the right amount of background, and the colors are strong. I wish the turban had a little more space from the edge, though.
Regards,
Dan
Floydian
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(30970) 2009-04-30 11:23
Hoi Wanda,
Zat je bij de vorige nog op 1.8, hier zit je ineens op f8, jij weet ook niet wat je wilt he ;-))))
De achtergrond doet hier flink mee, maar gelukkig zit daar iets van rood in wat we ook weer terug vinden op zijn tulband. Een mooie statisch portret van deze trotse man. vind ook het blauw van zijn jasje zeer fraai...
Groetjes,
Henk
Gerrit
(56749) 2009-04-30 12:52
Dag Wanda,
mooi portret. Deze trotse man poseert vol passie met zijn opvallende rode tulband.
Groeten Gerrit
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(676) 2009-04-30 13:18
Heu Wanda,
I am a great fan of your photos specially from India, in fcat I find your photos better than many of Indian photographers. I like this phot as well just wondering while composition such shot should we place the person in center so the nse behaves likes an axis or should we take liberty and allow the big bright red turban to take the center.
Waylim
(25436) 2009-04-30 20:02
Hi Wanda,
I can't but nearly cross my eyes when looking at his eyes. He got a very intense stare that is rather engaging. Beautiful portrait and yes the turban really grab one's attention. and the mustach, oh so triggling me. He looks like he is about to busted out laughing. I enjoyed it. Thanks.
Way
brandstaetter
(15915) 2009-04-30 21:52
Hi Wanda,
a superb portrait and a great series...here everything fits together, the background patterns, the red of the turban, the glance in his eyes. Technically without flaws, either.
Cheers Chris
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(8167) 2009-05-01 5:35
Hi Wanda!
Another great photo from Rajasthan! The red color is so deep and amazing. Looking forward to your next turbin upload. I too have some waiting...but hard to choose sometimes! Interesting notes also. Great work, cheers,
Steve
riclopes
(35577) 2009-05-02 1:55
Olá Wanda, wonderful series of turbans. Love the expression of this one. I can see that he's smiling, but it's not so evident because he's a guard and has to keep a tight formal presence. Nice shinning red and good detail of the unique button seen here.
rgds,
ric
everlasting
(16634) 2009-05-07 21:06
A fine portrait Wanda with good focus on those penetrating eyes. I am not sure if you should have goen for a more shallow DOF but it doesnt matter as the red in the background compliments the turban.
bostankorkulugu
(42762) 2009-05-07 21:25
the red turban is very eye-catching... a beautiful portrait this is wanda, loved the expression on his face, trying to ignore you, but can not somehow:)...
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Copyright: Wanda van den Hogen (Wanda1)
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- Date Taken: 2009-02-02
- Categories: Vida Diária
- Camera: Canon 5D, Canon 28-105mm F/3.5-4.5 USM, RAW
- Exposição: f/8, 1/50 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Turbans [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-04-30 10:34
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