I had an opportunity to witness an incredible performance of music and dance from India. They covered “North, East, South and West” through music, song and dance. There were so many images that are worth sharing I’m breaking it down into smaller pieces, so stay tuned.
Today’s installment is all about the movement – so many of the songs were expressions of love and joy and it came out in the movements of the artists.
I had an opportunity to witness an incredible performance of music and dance from India. They covered “North, East, South and West” through music, song and dance. There were so many images that are worth sharing I’m breaking it down into smaller pieces, so stay tuned.
There is a moment that comes in all really good performances where the artist is no longer totally aware of the audience. For a moment they are one with their chosen performance. It may be with the music, the dance, the instrument. The audience no longer matters they are doing something they love. It is a deeply personal moment where the love for their craft comes through so completely that the forgotten viewer cannot help but be carried away.
As a photographer I LIVE for those moments – because although the artist does not know it we share that secret personal moment. I am lost to everything but the images before me and nothing matters but what is in my lens.
I also want to share that beauty with others so that they too can see the inner beauty I can see.
This is why I so often love to capture musicians preparing – because they gather their instruments and caress them as they prepare to engage the instrument. Dancers stretch and prepare their body. The artist is unaware of the audience and is not performing.
And during the performance I watch with the camera at hand hoping that they will forget about me and just become one with the music. 
I had an opportunity to witness an incredible performance of music and dance from India. They covered “North, East, South and West” through music, song and dance. There were so many images that are worth sharing I’m breaking it down into smaller pieces, so stay tuned.
Today we are exploring a few portraits of the artists that graced the stage. I have to admire the courage – and I am deeply grateful for sharing their culture.
I had an opportunity to witness an incredible performance of music and dance from India. They covered “North, East, South and West” through music, song and dance. There were so many images that are worth sharing I’m breaking it down into smaller pieces, so stay tuned.
Today’s collection is a closer look at the hands that created the breathtaking music. This is part of my larger collection of “Hands At Work – Hands At Play” http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosecoloredphoto/sets/72157634111981445/
What I love about this is you can see the love that is put into the use of these instruments. I spent a short amount of time as a musician so I know enough to know the work that goes in although I did not do the work myself. However I enjoy the visual of watching musicians interact with their instruments and I try and convey the love that they so clearly feel. 
I had an opportunity to witness an incredible performance of music and dance from India. They covered “North, East, South and West” through music, song and dance. There were so many images that are worth sharing I’m breaking it down into smaller pieces, so stay tuned.
As a start – so much can be said by simply looking at the feet. Often we bind the feet in tight or painful casings and force dancers into unnatural forms. However for these traditional dancers the feet were bare and flat on the ground. It brings a natural base to the ethereal beauty of these women. 
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