first nations ---- native americans Joseph -- Mothersday 2001

This is my good friend Joseph Paul. Joseph, a true gentleman, is an artisan extraordinaire -- he constructed this complete Mens Traditional dancers regalia himself. The beadwork he does is simply amazing as is his headdress and bustel.

Joseph was the first dancer I ever photographed -- thats a story in itself -- I've shot him many times since heres another shot of him.

And to close...I'll post a small before photoshop version of this shot for your consideration.

Joseph -- Mothersday Pow Wow 2001 Original. This is the D30's original output in jpg.

nice costume! I think it's a bit dark but other than that great shot!

The darkness adds a level of power and mystery to the image, so I like it. I might try cropping a bit of the blackness off, but not too much as it does give a sense of depth. Have you thought of layering the wonderful color photo over this one in PS to give it a hint of the beautiful colors that make the costume? Just a thought. This is a truly unique and memorable shot, as all your photo's are.

For me...viewing your images is a great gift.

Thank You, Ray

Ray House commented: For me...viewing your images is a great gift.

Thank You Ray, I believe I know what you mean because it's the people in the images that make everything so special!

I'm very fortunate to call some of these people my friends and I'm also Lucky because looking at these shots brings back that magic feeling that I get when I Pow Wow.

What an honor!

Your pictures teach us about the First Nations people. You capture elegance, strength and determination. I have also used your pictures to menthor my process of development in photography.

 

Thank you for sharing -

 

My invitation for coffee or beer stands.

 

Cheers,

Ringo

Hello its Amanda again just to let you know the date was year 2002 he had just finished the feather hat that spring. Just maybe a week or two before this pow wow.