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More of Richard Seah's Photos
Photo Info
| Uploaded | January 25, 2009 |
| Taken | January 25, 2009 |
| Make | Fujifilm |
| Model | FinePix S5Pro |
| Exposure | 1/160 sec at f/8 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 75 mm |
| ISO | 800 |
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Those who hold the whip seem to be in charge of the entire event.
They whip the dancers - quite hard, making a loud cracking sound - on the back. It is hard to see if the whip actually touches the dancer. I think it does.
Finally, they whip another time, gently, on the side and send the dancer off.
They also feed the dancers - with fruits, egg, leaves... even grass and glass!
It is said that those who hold the whip are the ones who invoke the spirits that seem to possess the dancers.
Part of my photo essay: Dance of the horse spirit.
Singapore. January 2009.
In the Dance of the horse spirit photo essay.
2 responses
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Steve Gubin said (25 Jan 2009):
Intriguing shot...a whip demonstration of some kind. I like the intensity on the man's face.
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Tammy Espino gave props (25 Jan 2009):
Great series Richard!!!
