Dancing Girls of Kirsal

young professional dancers come from Lahore at Kirsal festival. they

perform devotional dances on sufi music mostly & pray 4 increase in

prosperity. audience throws currency in jubilation & appriciation of

dancers' beauty & performance. throwing currency is a matter of ego

satisfaction among elite of the area 2 show their superiority in

wealth & 2 attract the dancers 4 more amorous adventures. dancers

show a carefree attitude towards money & never pick currency notes

scattered all over the place. proceedings occur in vast & overcrowded

compound of a traditonal Haveli in poor light. audience sits in semi

cricles on carpets & synthetic mats. elite relax on rugs with

cushions & perfumes. festival starts after sunset & goes on till

dwan. comments/ critique/ ratings welcome.

Nice composition. I like it. Congrats!

Great high angle shot and and use of contrasts. Congrats.

it was tough 2 stand on a 20 ft high roof, camera mounted on a tripod. i waited 4 the video light 2 move in closer, it lengthened the shadows but gave me enough time 2 get better exposure. the only issue was perspective. i tilted the tripod several inches 2 control perspective. this was the best i could get.

Good perspective. Interesting setup. Attractive colours. And it is of course part of the cultural identity of some parts of Pakistan, but not of others ;-)

Karl

tough..but nicely composed.colors & action are superb...regards

Exclente imagen de gran belleza, perfecta luz y color, gran encuadre, magnifica composicion, saludos cordiales Umair.

Very good capture. I enjoyed the story behind it also.I like the expression of each dancer. Very cool shot.

Very good composition,light and exposure,Umair. Your travail has been aptly rewarded.

Very nice work, Umair! Best regards, Ruud.

I have seen this in Culcutta too. Nicely lit Umair.