TANOURA
Uploaded: April 21, 2011
It is an Egyptian folk dance. Performed by men wearing multiple colorful skirts as they swirl in circles constantly without any break. They stop spinning at the end of the performance showing no signs of dizziness or discomfort. The Tanoura beat is religious in nature and the performers are said to enter a trance-like state during the performance, being one with God. Each color on the skirt represents one Sufi order.
Shot this during the Desert Safari activities in Dubai in April. 55mm, ISO 800, f/5.6, 0.2 sec, no flash. Photo using in-camera flash @ 1/60 sec in discussion thread.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 2/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
Usman M. Bajwa April 21, 2011
The with flash version above. #1370947Tiia Vissak April 21, 2011
cool colors & shape! #9361101Avril Young April 21, 2011
wow, it is beautiful, lovely colours..great flash version... #9361130Renee Doyle April 21, 2011
I really like the mystery of the show of movement Usman!! Beautifully captured! #9361142Nikki McDonald April 21, 2011
I think this is beautifully done, Usman. I love the shape of the spinning skirt and the ring of fabric he is holding above his head. To me, the result makes me think of ringing cymbals, complete with vibration. Wonderful capture. #9361209Joy Rector April 21, 2011
awesome #9361298Marcie A. Fowler April 21, 2011
Love all the colors and sense of motion. Thanks for the history behind it as well. #9361307Patti Coblentz April 21, 2011
This is amazing, Usman!! #9361445Dr Silly April 21, 2011
Awesome capture in both photos. :O) #9361968Joy Rector June 06, 2011
fantastic shot #9446137Julianne Bradford June 08, 2011
I can feel the energy in this wonderful capture Usman. It certainly has a meditative quality enhanced by your expert skills! Marvelous work! #9450244Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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