Author Topic: Some Lovely Shots of Diwali (Read 3279 times)

rubyroo · « **on:** October 27, 2011, 03:04 »

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2011/oct/26/diwali-festival-of-lights?CMP=EMCGT_271011&#/?picture=381002202&index=0

cathyslife · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2011, 09:02 »

I love the colors of the culture.

Like the Caribbean, also. People aren't afraid of colors. Their houses are painted bright colors, instead of the pastel stuff we slap on our houses in the US.

SNP · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:01 »

great shots....beautiful colours. we're fortunate in Toronto to be the most ethnically diverse city in the world (per capita). The Diwali celebrations here were beautiful. I wish I'd gotten out to shoot some of them.

rubyroo · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:32 »

Yes the colours are fantastic aren't they? I love that dye shot and the (apparently) most contented cow in the world

But I thought the little girl in candlelight was beautiful too. What a shame that you missed the chance to shoot your local celebrations, Stacey. One for next year's diary, no doubt!

@ Cathy, yes, what's that all about? I remember an art lecturer once showing me the difference between Protestant art (very conservative, simple, dour colours, simplicity and work ethic emphasised), and Roman Catholic art (Sistine Chapel ceiling), and talked about the rich colours and drama of Catholic art in comparison. I wonder if that has something to do with it? Forgive me if I step into territory I know little about (American history), but I gather that the US was built on Puritan/Protestant leanings(?) Do you think that might be the reason?

It's strange that some belief systems appear to use colour as a sort of spiritual explosion (which makes a lot of sense to me), while others seem to say 'Whatever you do, keep that light under a bushel!'

OTOH, US culture positively encourages proactive and confident behaviour ('going for it', 'seizing the day' etc)... so these two positions seem mismatched (feel free to enlighten me if I have this all wrong).

gemmy12 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2011, 01:29 »

along with diwali that is celebrated in October/November,there is another festival of colours in India and in other countries celebrated by Hindus and others known as "Holi" (in February/March) that is played by colours only (wet and dry powders) which are called Aheer and Abhir one is red and other is green. Though there are several colors are available. I will try to take shots during holi but as my cam is not water proof so i do hesitate to go outside during that festival with my dslr. :-)
Try to Google it or search anywhere with keyword "Holi" and see the pix

lagereek · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2011, 01:37 »

Superb shots! just look at the colors, vibrating.

fotoVoyager · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2011, 05:52 »

Quote from: SNP on October 27, 2011, 11:01

great shots....beautiful colours. we're fortunate in Toronto to be the most ethnically diverse city in the world (per capita). The Diwali celebrations here were beautiful. I wish I'd gotten out to shoot some of them.

I couldn't believe how diverse Toronto was when I went there recently. Completely changed my ignorant concept of Canada and Canadians!