Kathakali Make-Up Session (Before)

A kathakali dancer waits patiently as bits of formed paper are secured to his face with rice glue. The make-up session can take up to two hours. The vibrant colors come from rubbing natural stones and minerals together with coconut oil. Read more about our visit to Kerala. Kathakali Make-Up Session (Before)
© March 14 2008, Uncornered Market

A kathakali dancer waits patiently as bits of formed paper are secured to his face with rice glue. The make-up session can take up to two hours. The vibrant colors come from rubbing natural stones and minerals together with coconut oil.

Read more about our visit to Kerala.

fredalix - อาลิกส์
fredalix - อาลิกส์ interesting and nice picture Posted: March 16 2008
JP..
JP.. Seen this beautiful image in KERALA CLICKS | കേരള ക്ലിക്സ് We also Invite you to Drisyam 2008. the Photo Exhibition by Keralaclicks. Submission Guidelines here logo Posted: September 25 2008
Ron Harmon
Ron Harmon This is really unique. I like it because it is something that a person wouldn't think of. It isn't a "normal" shot and that is what makes it interesting. Posted: October 09 2008
Picture Location
All Done Up (After) Cricket Lessons
Photo Tags
India Kerala Kochi Cochin Kathakali Fort Cochin South India
Camera Setings
Model - NIKON D70
Exposure - 0.333 sec (1/3)
Aperture - f/5.6
Exposure Bias - 0/6 EV
Focal Length - 200 mm
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