All Done Up (After)

A Kathakali dancer in full costume performing at the Kerala Kathakali Center in Fort Cochin. A educational demonstration prior to the performance explains how Kathakali dancers use their eyes, facial movements and a series of hand gestures (almost like sign language) to act out religious stories.Traditionally, these plays would go on for six hours. Although the performance was interesting, we were relieved that it only lasted 90 minutes.Read more about our visit to Kerala. All Done Up (After)
© March 14 2008, Uncornered Market

A Kathakali dancer in full costume performing at the Kerala Kathakali Center in Fort Cochin. A educational demonstration prior to the performance explains how Kathakali dancers use their eyes, facial movements and a series of hand gestures (almost like sign language) to act out religious stories.

Traditionally, these plays would go on for six hours.

Although the performance was interesting, we were relieved that it only lasted 90 minutes.

Read more about our visit to Kerala.

cumin12
cumin12 Superbe image Posted: March 16 2008
Picture Location
Rowing Home Kathakali Make-Up Session (Before)
Photo Tags
India Kerala Kochi Cochin kathakali Fort Cochin South India
Camera Setings
Model - NIKON D70
Exposure - 0.167 sec (1/6)
Aperture - f/5.6
ISO Speed - 800
Exposure Bias - 0 EV
Focal Length - 170 mm
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