Learning Haka (War Dance)

[elephunk]

A friend let me come along to the Kapahaka (Maori Performing Arts) class he helps teach at a local high school. Conditions were challenging - students crammed into a big room lit by a mix of fluoro and daylight, dark walls... More of a learning exercise for me than a trophy shoot, but thought I'd share something of the young performers. I love the intensity of the haka, and B&W conversion seemed to help.







At the back of the room, I found something cool by experimenting with the shadows and capturing some horseplay.



Thanks for looking

[Chewys Dad]

Wow, Looks like that was a lot of Fun! Great Photos; I can see some real Emotions in #3;
Great job.
Thanks for Sharing these
Chewys Dad.

[Fred flyfisher]

It looks like great fun. Usually when my tongue's hanging out like that, I wouldn't want my pic taken. Nice work!

[oldwolf]

I love the Haka!

Great seeing the kids practicing this. Hope they keep the tradition alive.

[Heaterguy]

Nice photographs. Really good exposure and use of b/w.