Photographer's Note
These days, in India, they celebrate the festival of Diwali, which is popularly known as " the festival of light". This is, originally, a very joyful festival, during which, candles or small clay lamps burning with oil, are let outside homes all night and that gives a very magical athmosphere to every inhabited area. (Lately, however, the people have started to use firecrackers; which has become dangerous and annoying) Hindu families and friends share snacks and wear new clothes, cleaning their houses, as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil. This is more a spiritual symbol than anything else: the celebration of the Inner Light in ourselves. Something that transcends the body and mind.
As said the french poet Guillaume Apollinaire: " It's time to light up the stars again".
If Diwali has been the first major festival I experienced, Holi has been the latest.
Holi, also known as " the festival of colors" is celebrated with frenzy in the streets of every indian city. People apply or throw colorful powders on everyone they meet, and it's absolutely chaotic... or...more than ever, I would say, because it is ALWAYS chaotic in India, in my opinion! :)
During Holi, if you want to avoid to be covered with colors from top to bottom, simply just don't go out!!!
Actually this picture has not been taken during Holi itself, but one or two days before. I stumbled upon a procession in the city of Jaipur, where a lot of people were walking alongside with a few elephants. Some of them had decided to play Holi in advance and surprised the passers-by with their colors.
I got this picture, but my camera nearly escaped from death, that day!
My picture is dedicated to my indian friends and TE members: tusharkmandal , who accompanied me on the battleground during the festival... and sayeed , who could not take part in it, but was in our hearts...
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yquem46
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(38752) 2011-10-28 2:57
Coucou marine
Ah te revoilà enfin !
Et avec une photo qui déménage pour fêter Diwali avec les couleurs de Holi ! Ouch, elle a pas lésiné sur le pot de pigments la p'tite dame
mais quel beau sourire et des yeux qui pétillent. A la Eversmile
Bises
PH
iainsp
(3298) 2011-10-28 2:58
Greetings Marine,
A great shot of a fabulous festival. I love the way you have captured the woman in crystal-clear sharpness, but get teh fascinating blur in the background.
Thanks for sharing, Iain
ManuMay
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(36447) 2011-10-28 3:07
Bonjour Marine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Et voilá!!!!
Light and colours are back to TE!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful capture, superb colours ands superb use of focus here, a very nice expression adnshiny eyes inviting to the party!! Serene face fullfilled of stories and life, enjoying the moment, enjoying the colours...Great!!!
I´m happy if you are back!!
Kisses!!
Manu
SnapRJW
(31631) 2011-10-28 3:33
Hello marine - This is a festival I would love to witness and your super shot convinces me that I must, one day soon! What is so special about this shot is the woman's eyes, they shine out so brightly from her coloured face and your focus on them is excellent. A fabulous image, very well done. Best regards Rosemary
erhan1958
(15961) 2011-10-28 3:38
selam marine
these colors are really in India
clarity and colours perfect
greetings
erhan
sevy
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(58) 2011-10-28 5:15
Bonjour Marine,
Tu vas surement dire que je m'attache trop à l'aspect technique, mais comment as tu obtenu cet arrière plan? En post traitement ou pendant la prise de vue (et si oui, comment?).
Bon, revenons quand même à l'essentiel: le portrait. Une belle réussite avec ce regard direct et lumieux. Il est certain que l'apport des couleurs est aussi pour beaucoup dans l'attrait de cette photo.
Et une fois n'est pas coutume, la composition centrée et cadre horizontal va très bien.
Yves.
BennyV
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(34748) 2011-10-28 5:37
Bonjour Marine,
Very strong and graphic capture. Full red, powerful eyes, a hint of a smile and lots of pride. The bg motion blur (?) creates a great effect too.
Have a fine weekend out there.
Benny
Juzo
(2151) 2011-10-28 6:53
Hi Marine,
Simply lovely, a symphony of red, a smile wortha thousand words...fantastic, shot of the day for me..by a long shot.
Salut
Justin
patdeph
(35750) 2011-10-28 10:25
bonjour Marine
excellent portrait,où les yeux de la femme pétillent de joie,ça a l'air de bien l'amuser d'être ainsi barbouillée.Je me demande bien ce qu'est ce fond coloré et qui semble en plein mouvement,je n'arrive pas à décider si j'aime où non,les couleurs sont belles mais ça ne me semble pas naturel.
Sinon,quel plaisir de te revoir ici,j'espère que ce n'est pas que pour une photo,et que d'autres vont suivre.
Bises
Pascale
m00n
(2259) 2011-10-28 11:16
A beautiful portrait of a happy woman. These attract the eyes and laugh. Fantastic colorful background. This portrait is in memory.
Regards Monika.
LOOOK13
(19046) 2011-10-28 11:43
Salut Marine.
Longtemps que je ne t'ai noté...
Splendide image, quelque chose d'iréel, et ce rouge , c'est fantastique.
Bravo.
baclama
(19214) 2011-10-28 12:43
hello,
te voila de retour...j'espere que tu vas bien....
un splendide portrait où la netteté du visage tranche avec le fabuleux flou arriere...
quel regard lumineux!!
une belle reussite , j'espere que d'autres posts suivront...
bises
vero
bukitgolfb301
(54014) 2011-10-28 13:56
Hi my dear Marine
Sorry for my late reply as so crazy-busy weekday.
But I still enjoy your finest gallery very much.
Your new posting this time is so wonderful and impressive shot indeed.
I am sure this is the best of month from you!
Great and clear color descrition is very well presented via your appropiate exposure and shutter speed. Wonderful smile you catch indeed! Well considered framework and perfect composition are as usual. Thanks for sharing with your finest work and have a good Saturday, Best regrads.
Takero from a little cold Tokyo
faubry
(35447) 2011-10-28 17:18
ouah! elle est vraiment bien maquillée cette femme! top les couleurs;
si tu as le temps tu vas le 3 novembre à 18h à la mairie d'Eguilles, j'expose mes photos sur la Yakoutie, mais malheureusement je ne pourrai pas être présente;
dis moi si tu pourras y aller
amitiés
francine
pipstar
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(110) 2011-10-28 19:12
Hello Marine
I absolutely love this photo!! The fact that you managed to get that background to help ecsentuate the vividness of the scarlet red is simply fantastic and her facial expression is wonderful...Lovely work!
Cheers
Philip
tusharkmandal
(3173) 2011-10-28 20:41
Namoskar,
Welcome back again. Even though I am not so active these days too on TE still I feel good that you have broken your long silence with a fabulous picture.
It does not matter if its diwali or holi as the celebration and festivals are all about joy and being happy. And your post does it very well.
I really look forward for more photographs from you and also to know about where are you planning to travel and take pictures in the new year. :)
Hugs
Tushar
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2011-10-29 0:32
this is one of the best "red" shots i have seen for a long time... a true colour parade, a beautiful shot dear...
all the best
korkut
CLODO
(45116) 2011-10-29 6:16
La nouvelle Eversmile est là! enfin! Cendrillon s'est réveillé
Quel retour gagnant, avec ce portrait tout en couleurs, ce sourire communicatifs, ces grands yeux pleins de vie et un fond bokek style panning.
En espérant que ça t'a rédonné la pêche et que tu seras plus assidue à ce site que les derniers temps§
bisous
CLODO
lilito
(3534) 2011-10-31 6:58
Wah...
Bonjour Marine
Je ne peux qu'admirer une photo comme celle ci! J'adore les couleurs, le cadrage, le fond flou, les jeux lumineux, la peau colorée...
Excellent
Lily
Nard
(6972) 2011-11-01 9:59
Bonjour Marine
Un passage éclair sur TE mais pour un post magnifique. Le rouge est éclatant, les yeux pétillent de malice et regardent au dela de l'objectif et le sourire en forme de moue est à la fois joyeux et tristounet. J'aime bien le bokeh qui donne presque un effet de panning et le voile qui semble lui aussi en mouvement vers la droite. Ca donne du peps à la compo.
Cdlt
Bernard
jjcordier
(79299) 2011-11-06 22:12
marine
Je suis très fan du portrait coloré de la dame....un peu moins de ton "bricolage" sur le fond.
Amicalement
JJ
scalerman
(26900) 2011-11-09 18:12
Marine: This is a superlative image. I'll email you in more detail later. I understand. c
papera
(14372) 2011-11-10 14:04
I was just talking to a friend of mine earlier this evening, he was so annoyed at first by the formalities to get a visa from the Indian embassy that he was ready to cancel his trip to India. now he's been back a few days and he is already thinking about going back...
I guess what strikes most people the first time they visit India is the people and colours - the way most people over there seem to be above our rudeness and pettiness, and the amazing colours which seem to appear everywhere you go.
this portrait really combines the two in a powerful way. the motion-blurred background makes it look as if you had taken the picture while on a merry-go-round - the visual translation of the sensory experience of teh festival :)
big hug,
c.
smarcell
(19965) 2011-11-14 6:36
Hello Marine, this portrait is really special. The blurred background is also good to enhance the subject.
Ciao
Stefano
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(1876) 2011-12-20 7:48
Hello Marine,
I like this portrait very much. colors are very impresive. very sharp and brillant picture. so clear portrait well done!
tfs
regards..
mirosu
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Photo Information
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Copyright: Marine Rebillout (eversmile)
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(11636) - Genre: Pessoas
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2011-03-19
- Categories: Festivais, Humoristico
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): CLODO'S SELECTION XI [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2011-10-28 2:48
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