Nangiarkoothu is a traditional art form of Kerala with its history dated back to 1500 years featuring a solo actress (nangiar) who narrates the story by Mudras (hand gestures), facial expressions and body movements to the accompaniment of the mizhavu (big copper drum).
Joshi Daniel Photography 
Wonderful Joshi, and amazing portrait!
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That is an idol – it appears but it is not.
Thanks for lighting And Thanks for sharing.
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Very nice Danny! Lighting and the subject’s expressions are perfect! :)
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Good one. Again the amazing light creates a great ambiance.
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all this time it was kathakali .. now its a different form of art ….the dance form is quite hard to pronounce ….. expression is exquisite n lighting is super … beautiful portrait.
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gr8 shot!!!
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Rich in colour and composition!
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My God…kerala is so full of art forms…thnks to u v com to know abt so many things….great…..
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Wow Fantastic..
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Merci pour ces infos. Le maquillage est impressionnant.
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I really need to take a visit down to Kerela. This place is endless to art and nature and tradition to offer.
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nice work on lights Jwashi
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Beautiful shot. Very good use of light.
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Great picture..the play of light is wonderful..
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a beautiful art form complementing the play of light.
truly amazing to see your art of presenting the photographs..
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Like the warm glow in the snap !
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Like out of a fire – what a light !
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Amazing. Absolutely love the way tyou make the face copme alive
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this is brilliant!!!!!
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excellent light captured!
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Unbelievable amazing photo, especially under those light circumstances! You did a great job on this portrait, I love the atmosphere and his expression!
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that’s a classic picture :)
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wow, she doesn’t even look real, it’s so eerie!! great shot!!!
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Excellent work.beautiful shot
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your shots in the dark is brilliant definition, clarity and colour. great shot
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Intense, as the word goes! Do you dial in higher ISO’s for these low light, powerful images?
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God the eyes are powerful, evokes fear… Nice shot..
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simply amazing..superb color scheme!!:
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meaningful image :)
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wowo , you are the best for light !!!!! fantastic !!!!
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Really nice light and shadows on his face. I like how he’s positioning his hat.
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Oooh! This is really nice! The deep colours and tones really bring a heightened sense of intrigue.
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the light makes this wonderfully dramatic
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Wondering how the light was used here… Very nice portrait in low light!
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fantastic light and expression
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Beautiful warm light and portrait ! Very interesting picture and explanations.
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nice lighting …excellent capture
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I love it. I love it. I love it.
It’s an amazing art form, and you’ve captivated the essence here! Awesome!
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Excellent absorbing photos
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The color makes it very intriguing, I love the low lightning, introducing mystery.
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Hello ,
A superb photograph, beautiful day with you. Roland.
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Wow!!!
What a bright and enigmatic picture
Gorgeous light and color
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as I wrote earlier fantastic pictures and a description of the climate and history. Great.
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The lighting and mood is brilliant, what a fantastic shot
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Exquisite
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Superb lighting
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I have attended a performance. It’s extraordinary, spellbinding.
Awesome photography.
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It’s raining in Kerala…:) Just an aside before I say, as always, wonderful frame..:)
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wonderful. so much history and amazing culture. thanks for the lesson.
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Beautiful composition …. n info !!
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Joshi … the lightning is magical
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Absolutely amazing light! Excellent portrait.
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What a magnificent composition ! Truly impressive ! :)
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Wow, so beautiful. I would love to see this in real and to feel the magical atmosphere. Amazing photo, wonderful and intense colors!
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¡Fantástica!
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Great photo – well composed!
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Excellent lighting on that.. The expression on the dancer’s face has come out really well!
Great..
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soft or sharf processing … this one is saturated as the athmosphere of these dances
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woderful use of light and very special contrast
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Wowwww..another great set of pics :)
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Very nice photo.
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wow this is very beautiful!
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superb use of light!
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great shot-well done!
fab
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High colors.VERY beautiful ceremony
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nice photo! I like the color combination.
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nice lighting in this one
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Superb! I am from Trivandrum, so this really hits home for me.
Lovely shot.
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Surprise! Lived 16 years in Trivandrum but never heard of this form
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Your photos are amazing….I love the style and moods of your pix. Keep up the hard work
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Beautiful picture!!
My cousin sister has a doctrate in Nangiarkoothu!
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excellent!!!
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Excellent that you were allowed backstage to shoot. Were you on assignment for them?
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Impressing low light picture. Interesting character.
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