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Photographer Shiv Kumar Surya  Shiv Kumar Surya {Karma:17362}
Project #45 Blurry Image Camera Model Nikon Coolpix 2100
Categories Photoart
Travel
People
Film Format
Portfolio Lens Nikkor Zoom (In built)
Uploaded 7/28/2004 Film / Memory Type Compact Flash
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 2426 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 77 Rating
6.36
/ 38 Ratings
Location City -  Piplage (Kullu)
State -  HIMACHAL PRADESH
Country - India   India
About This photograph was taken in June 2004 on the occassion of a local fair at Piplage village. This village is 15km far from Kullu Town.

It is said that these women are possessed with god-spirit. At this moment they are flury with deep excitement.

I could take only three shots, both are blured, the reasons behind are the insufficient light and the excited dance was very fast. Photography was prohibited by some orthodox people.

I took two shots (Keeping in mind to share with usefilm family)without flash and then was stoped.

I AM VERY MUCH THANKFUL OF ALL MY FRIENDS FOR COMMENTS/APPRICIATIONS/CONGRATS. THE CREDIT GOES TO YOUR LOVE FOR ME. THANKS.
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There are 77 Comments in 1 Pages
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Andre Denis Andre Denis   {K:66407} 2/11/2011
Congrats for the BIP on this image Shiv,
you have managed to keep both mystery and respect for the celebration intact. Very thorough explanation too.
Andre

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Shiv Kumar Surya Shiv Kumar Surya   {K:17362} 4/12/2008
Mohamed! Thanks for encouragement.

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Mohamed Badawy Mohamed Badawy   {K:11828} 4/12/2008
+++ CONGRATULATION +++
very fantastic artistic work ,,,,, well done .

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Rohit A   {K:569} 7/28/2005
amazing shot surya....its mystical beauty is difficult to describe in words...u have an amzing portfolio.
best wishes
rohit

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Raf D   {K:9223} 3/27/2005
Excellent and most intriguing image under such difficult situation. A surreal picture, Congratulations!! --- Kind regards, Rafael

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Chricel E. Portela   {K:48} 3/9/2005
Shiv Kumar

this is very beautiful. you captured the women and the god spirits in them. :)

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Osman Cem GENCTURK   {K:1446} 12/10/2004
very mystic. congrats.

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Ron Tickle Ron Tickle   {K:1174} 12/10/2004
Surya, This is an amazing and strong image !! Very beautiful !!

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Manu    Manu     {K:13082} 12/9/2004
I think it was worth the effort to get those shots off quickly...you've managed to capture a great moment. Thanks for your comments on Crane.

Manu

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sindhu rajaram   {K:724} 11/17/2004
excellant!! awesome output!

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Riny  Koopman   {K:19998} 11/16/2004
Wonderful...Gongratulations Best In Project
Well deserved Shiv...Thank you.

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Rose Martin   {K:4696} 11/9/2004
They look like spirits, almost there, almost not. I love the effect even if you didn't plan on it. Fantastic
Rose

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Bea Friedli   {K:10189} 11/8/2004
EXCELLENT image ! great emotion, motion, feel !!
kudos !

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aydin turker   {K:3988} 11/8/2004
this is really poetic and superb image Surya.. Header increases the effect apperantly. congratulations for BIP. best regards.

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Judi Liosatos Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 11/6/2004
I remember seeing this image ages ago and now I can make the connection to the photographer. Thankyou for your comment on my work. You have a fine portfolio and I wish to welcome you back to UF after your break.

Judi

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Kunal Mehta   {K:2496} 11/5/2004
Surya,
Really a wonderful image. Excellent work.
-Kunal

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Andrea Falqui Andrea Falqui   {K:5787} 8/31/2004
I love it, very much.
Compliments and thanks.
Regards
Andrea

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Mark Beltran   {K:32612} 8/17/2004
I've never been to India, but from what I've seen, it might be safe to say that this photograph captures the "feel" of this colorful part of the world.

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Amit Saha Amit Saha   {K:3131} 8/17/2004
The blur and the grain make this a very mystical atmosphere....excellent work.

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Regina Rianelli   {K:24147} 8/16/2004
Congratulations for BIP Award, Surya!

Thank YOU for visiting "Raoni" in my Portfolio!

my Best,
Regina

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Lori Stitt   {K:75282} 8/16/2004
Very nice Shiv!!

Congratulations on your well deserved award!
You sure came up with a WINNER!
This is absolutely perfect in the blurry image project!

Very nice job,
Lori :)

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Dorothy Di Liddo   {K:13787} 8/8/2004
very nice, haunting

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Giuliano Guarnieri Giuliano Guarnieri   {K:36622} 8/8/2004
My congratulations for your BIP!
No choice could be better than this.

Great image from a great country!

Bye

Giuliano Guarnieri

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Judi Liosatos Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 8/8/2004
I think the gods were looking down on you when you took this photo. Excellent mood capture and it speaks for itself with the BIP award. Congrats. Judi

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ken krishnan   {K:19102} 8/8/2004
Excellent blurry image. Has that ghostly aura all arround the dancing witches. Potrays the mood of the dancers accurately. Well done.

This kind of trance is only seen in India. No where else in the world. Is it something to do with hinduism I do not know.

But its well documented that this collective and contagious trance in a small group of women, which starts with one and spreads to the group one by one. They get into an altered state of mind during which time the dance, scream, fall etc. Then after a while they simply settle back to 'normalcy' as if nothing happened !!!. It has even taken the extreme form of setting fire to themselves !!!!!. It seems to be a female phenomenon. I am not sure whether it happens in males.

Welcome to the Wonderful wierd world of India.

Regards,
ken.

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marmur-Marek  Urbanski    {K:2307} 8/5/2004
very interesting image :)

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C W C W   {K:4458} 8/4/2004
This is just so amazing! Definitely deserves BIP!

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charles zhao   {K:988} 8/4/2004
amazing.....

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m.c. lopez   {K:14766} 8/4/2004
fantastic picture (in all the meanings of the word !)
congrats
mc

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luis pereira luis pereira   {K:26013} 8/3/2004
What a shot Shiv...I dont know what to say...yes I do . I wish I've taken it.

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siddhardha garige   {K:1746} 8/2/2004
very nice shot... and great presentation..

way to go..

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Jan Symank Jan Symank   {K:22030} 8/2/2004
A beautiful surrealistic light painting
Unusual cocept
" Wer wagt , der gewinnt " ( the one who tries will win )
Congrats , dear Shiv !
Jan

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Bhaskar A. V.   {K:1246} 8/2/2004
Not many will have the guts to upload such wonderful pictures for several reasons. The fear of unrealistic comments from some members, but this Usefilm is an outstanding community who appreciates and value the photographers individuality and personal taste. Keep trying different pictures. Truely original.

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Elangovan S   {K:10675} 8/2/2004
Man... shiva, this is an awesome image. Excellent effect and work.

I could really feel the emotion, the mood, the atmosphere. I feel like I m being there... part of the devotee. I cant express my feelings enough on this.

This is the best of your work. Keep up the great work.

Elangs.

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Jeff Cartwright   {K:52046} 8/1/2004
Excellent Surrealistic Creative Effect!...Well Chosen Title..and Congratulations..For the Best in Project...Acknowledgement...Shiv!!!
Regards:
Jeff.

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Alison DuFlon Alison DuFlon   {K:36566} 7/31/2004
Shiv, I had just left a comment, and didn't realize my daughter was signed in under my page so the Kessia & Morgan comment is really from me. Such confusion. Alison

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Kessia & Morgan UVA   {K:7265} 7/31/2004
This is a very beautiful image, even with the blur you caught the emotion, on the womans face. very nice. Alison

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Samuel Robinson   {K:1851} 7/31/2004
Fantastic effort and great capture Surya! Congratulations for winning BIP.
Regards,
Robin

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Gaetan Chevalier   {K:4188} 7/31/2004
Shiv this is a magical photo. Really an excellent work in creativity. Congratulation for an execptional work my friend Shiv. Thank you for your nice comments.

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Jimmy Payne   {K:21163} 7/30/2004
Well deserved BIP award, Shiv. Great job in capturing this shot.

Regards, Jimmy

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Marcio Janousek Marcio Janousek   {K:32538} 7/30/2004
C__o__n__g__ r__ a __ t__ u__ l__ a__ t__ i__ o__ n__ s __ !
Nice Blurry image and contrast. Very good !!.

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Jorge Garcia   {K:8733} 7/30/2004
Well, is not easy comment your work. Your work tell me a story. A story of hard life. This is a compromise the one real photographer...
Masterpiece no doubt

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Robert Gaither Robert Gaither   {K:34128} 7/30/2004
Well yes Its great you got the best in the project.
Excellent image and capture.

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Robert Gaither Robert Gaither   {K:34128} 7/30/2004
Well yes It great you got the best in the project.
Excellent image and capture.

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Robert Gaither Robert Gaither   {K:34128} 7/30/2004
Well yes I great you got the best in the project.
Excellent image and capture.

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 7/30/2004
intimate and strong..
fantastic great emotional photo
just the BIP!
to soon my friend and thanks for all
roby

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B B B B   {K:30983} 7/30/2004
Hi Surya,
I saw your comment on my photography "two eyes only one soul" and here I'm, because I'm very curious to know the people likes my work.
Good surprise! Also you can see the souls and this photography shows it.
My compliments, a right award.

Bye PAola LL

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Murilo Rafael de Souza   {K:19577} 7/30/2004
Yes, this is wonderful too.
Very interesting and conceptual!
Great image, great work! 7!

Congratulations Surya!

[]Murilo

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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia   {K:96391} 7/30/2004
marvelous mood. 7

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John Hatziemmanouil   {K:40580} 7/30/2004
Very good shot Shiv, nice blurness! like a strong motional image!
C.U.

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Enjoy    {K:16125} 7/30/2004
Superb!!!! Congrats on BIP so wonderful that you were able to capture this beautiful moment...well done...

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Graham Mulrooney   {K:15728} 7/30/2004
Amazing Shiv, a really great image and a well deserved award. Title is spot on for me as it has an eerie almost ghost like feel.
Regards,
Graham.

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Craig Garland   {K:27077} 7/29/2004
Shiv-- ethereal, dreamy, and your title seems to fit very well. An unusual and effective photo. Cheers. Craig

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Timothy Schirmer Timothy Schirmer   {K:7201} 7/29/2004
WOW, amazing, i jsut love it.7+ for sure. Tim

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Marzia Carrada   {K:3225} 7/29/2004
For me it's really beautiful...

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Amna Al Shamsi   {K:21795} 7/29/2004
I like it! it is scary and beautiful shot at the same time. Congrats for BIP.

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Lukasz Kuczkowski Lukasz Kuczkowski   {K:14687} 7/29/2004
really good capture; I like it

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Nando Mondino   {K:14261} 7/29/2004
Wonderful mage!

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Paula Goddard   {K:8492} 7/29/2004
fantastic!

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Fabio Keiner   {K:81109} 7/29/2004
really blissful
:
very highclass

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Saeed Al Shamsi Saeed Al Shamsi   {K:47735} 7/29/2004
I like the blury here give ghostly effect,great creative and congrats for BIP,Saeed

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david cunningham david cunningham   {K:8255} 7/29/2004
What an absolutely beautiful, ethereal, surreal image. Veryn dreamlike, approaching nightmare-ish. Terrific work.

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John Chiu   {K:6250} 7/29/2004
Very nice capture....supernatural..ghostly. Well presented in a sepia tone.

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Cesar    {K:3591} 7/28/2004
Hi Surya,
This image is very mystic to me!!! You chose the right title for it!!!
Congratulations for the BIP!!!
Best Regards,
Cesar (Brazil)

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Bart Aldrich   {K:7614} 7/28/2004
Your work amazes us all. Bravo!
Regards,
Bart Aldrich

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Gayle's Eclectic Photos Gayle's Eclectic Photos   {K:91109} 7/28/2004
Congrats for BIP in blurry image project!..very well deserved..dynamic image..love the toning and the movement is captured superbly..Ghost Dancers..regards,gayle

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Tim  Schumm Tim  Schumm   {K:29196} 7/28/2004
Hey congratulations on the BIP ! i love coming to see what you have submitted. Your photos are all very strong and interesting.
Warm regards, Tim

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Aira Manna Aira Manna   {K:11187} 7/28/2004
there is something very intriguing about this shot....congrats on the bip!

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Maria José Barres   {K:11276} 7/28/2004
CONGRATS FOR THE BIP
Really it's a deserved award!

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Hugo de Wolf Hugo de Wolf   {K:185110} 7/28/2004
Hi Surya, Very dynamic image, and an extremely strong atmosphere. The frantic of the excitement, is very well captured. Superbly strong....) Great photo!

Cheers,

Hugo

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Shiv Kumar Surya Shiv Kumar Surya   {K:17362} 7/28/2004
Olga Melissa! Really, It was very interesting moment to take shots very quietly...
...10? I think it doesn't deserve.
Rregards,
'Surya'

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Olga Vareli Olga Vareli   {K:22477} 7/28/2004
They stopped you!Amazing!So you did sth very very quickly , however the result is just perfect.I will search your whole album.Can I put a 10???????

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Mari Mar   {K:11469} 7/28/2004
Magic, bravo, Surya!!

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gio4love . gio4love .   {K:14469} 7/28/2004
And a perfect shot it was, my friend. A really ghostly shot but full of magic and supernatural..very well done! See you again

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Shiv Kumar Surya Shiv Kumar Surya   {K:17362} 7/28/2004
Deb Mayes! Thanks for appriciation. I have removed it to 'blurrey'project according to your suggession.
Regards.

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Deb Mayes   {K:19605} 7/28/2004
Beautiful and evocative shot. I think the blur adds to this; it gives a real sense of the dance that wouldn't be possible if the women were "frozen".

My only suggestion would be to move this to the "blurred" project - it's an outstanding example. :)

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Maria José Barres   {K:11276} 7/28/2004
Great and amazing shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like it very much. Good work, thanks for sharing.
Greetings.

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