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Dancers - Cigel, Slovakia
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 7 February 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
At a pre-Lenten celebration called fašiangy, Slovaks dress up in national costume to dance, sing and feast before the fasting of Lent. Fašiangy which started in the Middle Ages is similar to Carnival in Venice which takes place around the same time.
These dancers and musicians stopped near our house and we joined them for some fun.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
I know the costumes and I like them. Also the folk dancing style in Slovakia is quite elegant. A good capture here of this couple exuding enjoyment!
7 Feb 2008 5:53am
@Japanalia: Thanks so much, Gabriela.
e. from New York, NY, United States
Beautiful costumes! They seem to be enjoying themselves a lot. :)
7 Feb 2008 6:12am
@e.: Thanks, e. Yes, they had a lot of fun.
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael. I appreciate that.
the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands
look at his face!! Great moment of true contact. They must have moved around and around.
7 Feb 2008 7:11am
@the lightwriter: Yes, they were really moving. He has such an excellent face and is such a nice person. Thanks, LW.
givethemhell from Germany
The Slovak costumes are beautiful. I like folkore celebrations and dances. This couple looks like they are having fun.
7 Feb 2008 7:52am
@givethemhell: Yes, they are. Thank you, gth.
@Mohammadreza: Thank you, Mohammad.
Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran
Beautiful moment in this candid! I dig that red.
7 Feb 2008 8:51am
@Behrooz Sangani: Thank you, Behrooz. I like the red too.
dpm from malé, Maldives
its always a wonderful feeling to have such festivities in the home town
you must have had a great time...
you have captured the moment very well
probably you will be on the the shot captured by the photographer you have captured
7 Feb 2008 9:17am
@dpm: You are right. It was a great time. Thank you, dpm.
Paco Penas from Arona_Tenerife, Spain
We can say that he is killing slowly with an eye..jeje
7 Feb 2008 9:32am
@Paco Penas: An interesting way of putting it. Thank you, Paco.
@Cathie et Michel: Thank you so much.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
They really do look like they are having fun! I love to witness folks when they dress up in their local costumes and enjoy their traditions. Very beautiful image.
7 Feb 2008 11:46am
@martie: Thanks so much, Martie. I appreciate that.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
It looks like a marvelous tradition of joy, well captured!
7 Feb 2008 12:08pm
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger.
Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal
they are in love indeed, you can see from the eyes
nice shot
7 Feb 2008 12:15pm
@Teresa Durães: You could be right. Thank you, Teresa.
Steven from Montreal, Canada
The costumes bring you to another time. The camera in the background bring you back to reality. I like the contrast.
7 Feb 2008 12:17pm
@Steven: Great comment. Thank you, Steven.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Looks pretty festive and not at all as wild as pre-Lenten Mardi Gras as I have known it.
7 Feb 2008 12:17pm
@Viewfinder: Perhaps not. Thank you, VF.
MJ from Delaware, United States
right back at you the expression is great..... and the colors are fantastic..thanks for sharing the moment
7 Feb 2008 12:51pm
@MJ: I appreciate that. Thank you, M.J.
Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
I like the contrast between the intense joy of the dancer and the bored expression of the girl to the right. Nice capture. The photo appears a little grainy on my screen, wich is very unusual for your postings. Maybe it lost some quality in the upload?
7 Feb 2008 12:52pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Thank you, Wolfgang. Yes there is some grain.
@alla: It is. Thanks, Alla.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Such incredible emotion and beauty in this shot, tentative shy smiles, beautiful colours, yes great joy, I lvoe it...you're remarkable :)
7 Feb 2008 3:04pm
@Lorraine: You evaluated the shot very nicely and were very generous in your appraisal. Thank you, Lorraine.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
How interesting that they would stop near your house and perform! I also found it ironic that there was someone else taking a picture facing you. Nice colorful costumes.
7 Feb 2008 3:42pm
@Steven: Thanks, Steven. They stopped at many places all over the village. I didn't notice the man taking the pictures until I got home. I had that photog fever at the time.
@Jen: Thank you, Jen. I appreciate that.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
very timely capture of dancers enjoying themselves,the look of joy in the man's eyes.And the costumes are lovely!:)
7 Feb 2008 4:16pm
@tyan: That's a great comment. Thank you, Tyan.
Ondro from Brezno, Slovakia
nice picture of a piece of my country :) I like it very much :)
7 Feb 2008 4:25pm
@Ondro: Thanks, Ondro. It was a really colorful celebration to photograph, and fun.
@Earnest: Thank you, Earnest.
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Very colourful and their enjoyment is contagious for sure ;)
7 Feb 2008 5:37pm
@ManuelaR: Thank you, Manuela.
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: You are kind. Thank you, Eleftheria.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
What a beautyful moment. Very well captured Michael
7 Feb 2008 9:23pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Wonderful candid!! Makes me wonder if he has a thing for his partner?!
7 Feb 2008 9:42pm
@amy: Yes, it looks that way, doesn't it? Thanks, Amy.
James from Canada
Touching scene...I like how the single camera in the background seems slightly out of place! Great capture.
7 Feb 2008 9:59pm
@James: Thank you, James.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
Nice candid shot. I like the way the man looks and his dancing partner. Also the costums are beautiful.
7 Feb 2008 10:54pm
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie.
Henri from paris, France
Je trouve ces groupes "folkloriques" un peu décalé par rapport à notre présent ;-)
8 Feb 2008 2:43am
@Henri: Merci, Henri.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
I love the facial expression - happy, romantic... :)
8 Feb 2008 4:01pm
@Photographs by M.E.: A kind comment. Thank you, M.E.
@bill: Thank you, Bill.
e m i l l a m o l a from Barcelona, Spain
Congratulations on your photoblog veteran. You are a good example for which we have recently start. Encourage you to continue and thanks for the comment.
1 Nov 2008 8:51am
