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Thaipusam Photoessay: Concentration

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A devotee was photographically-captured praying in his ritual cleansing exercise. Thaipusam is celebrated all around the world where Lord Murugan was born in the month of Thai.

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Thaipusam (Tamil: தைப்பூசம்) is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (Jan/Feb). Pusam refers to a star that is at its highest point during the festival. The festival commemorates both the birthday of Lord Murugan (also Subramaniam), the youngest son of Shiva and Parvati, and the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel (lance) so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman
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Viewed your photo essay. I like this one most (concentration) plus through the cheek and through the tongue.
I admire your style of capturing images.
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hsroxas: thanks...still learning on how to capture moments with great angle.
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This shot captures the moment really well, everything about it works great, the drops of water the lighting...!

The photoeassy is quite stunning... These pics made my day, keep them coming
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I really liked the Photoessay. I usually like Pics with bright & vibrant colors, which you do have. But I really liked the one titled, "Praying". It truly sets the tone or maybe Mood would be a better word, for the entire Essay. Your using the same camera that I use. Nikon D70s. So looking at your pics makes me really envious. Keep up the good work & I'll strive to reach your quality of work.
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Old 02-03-2007, 06:40 AM
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thank you all for your kind words.

i'm still new in the world of photography and looking forward to improve myself day by day
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If this is what your doing as a 'beginner' you are going to be tops in the field. Keep up the great eye, and steady hand!!!
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