Kuntham or spear, a weapon with a wooden shaft and an iron blade in the shape of a leaf or bud, is used by kalari fighters in fighting the enemy through tactics of blows and hits.
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Kalaripayattu demonstration with Kuntham (spear)
Joshi Daniel Photography 
Lovely pic, as always !
:) I did not know Kuntham meant a Spear …
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Wow! Awesomeness…like always!
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nice click :)
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nice….
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Fantastic light adds to the drama of this image. Superb.
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wow man!! look at the spear!! amazing shot. which editing software do u use?
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I love the lighting on his face – very intense.
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Good one…you have got the stance well but I was awed by the expression on his face
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wow.. lovely portrait
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I just love the dramatic use of light to enhance the scene. Impressive shot Joshi!
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Scary ! But great use of lightning here… Great shot. Have a lovely day :)
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Great shot Daniel and he is looking very handsome…:)
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The lighting has rendered a 3-Dimensional feel to the warrior.
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Heavy!!!
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Cool photography, cool model, cool stance/pose, cool lighting, cool expression :)
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he’s got great form.. very intimidating shot.. :)
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Preparing for fight! Action!
I like it!
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Wonderful ! I like how the glance go through the darkness , Phil
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Thi thai thakha thai thai thom…..:)
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This reminds me of what you might see in South America along the Amazon River, Joshi!
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You capture his eyes!
So sharp, they pierced through my heart like the kuntham. :)
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Wonderful shot! The lighting is so great.
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The depth of field creates a nice 3D effect.. especially when u start looking from the pointed end along the spear!
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3d effect !!! good one :)
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Nice usage of lighting and depth of field! :)
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Impressive with this posture
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dramatic picture this time! you have talent !
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Photo Ć©motionnelle et thĆ©Ć¢trale Ć la fois
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Nice portrait!
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photo has charisma. the entire composition and bark perfect. Bravo!
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Great expression! I like the pose of a warrior!
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excellent composition. love the bokeh :)
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Great shot.
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Very dramatic image. Excellent use of wide angle lens.
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Excellent photo !
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great portrait with a professional presentation, my compliments
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Great capture! I love that the spear is so clear and his eyes are intensely expressive.
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Like :)
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That is an awesome capture.
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Beautiful shot, sir. Pretty nifty use of shadow and light. :)
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Nice
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glorious composition .
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superbe lumiĆØre et belle attitude.
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wow… again some nice click…
well know lil about kalaripayapattu… n also interacted during the tour of kerala… so good to see…
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lovely form, gives a degree of dynamism to the frame. A photographer like you could click marvels on the display of the urumi.See if you do have an opportunity to capture that.
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Dramatic capture Joshi and the light is magical!
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gimme more!! something better….than this <3
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liked the shadows and the depth of field
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I haven’t seen one live, but I remember seeing it on tv. Such amazing talent in India. Must be something watch them perform live.
Great picture this. Like the light a lot, creates a perfect feel.
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very nice thanks for share friend
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kinda scary
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Beautiful capture of this warrior
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Awesome shot.
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REally like the focus on the spearhead.
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Excellent…especially the DOF. The in focus spear makes it into such an amazing composition…
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Superb exposure and colour, well done.
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excellent capture! :)
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Una captura con una luz y composiciĆ³n genial.
Saludos
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Focus – The Theme
Thanks for sharing.
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Great!
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Great pose….beautiful warm light & DOF.
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Love the lighting and the contrast on the spear head!
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great artwork and good lightning
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Wow nice picture. Lighting is perfect.
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Daniel, the light and colors are dazzling! I
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Great focus on the spear head, nice lighting!
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Very powerful shot! great focus indeed!
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Gorgeous shot. I love the light!
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Class!
Gorgeous composition and expressive image
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Perfect focus!
Have a nice day.
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Lovely focus on that spear
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Very impressive picture Joshi :)
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That is one awesome photo! :D
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A beautiful perspective. The focus is perfect!
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Very very good pic! Amazing, and love your simple design!
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This is a most impressive martial art. The level of discipline required is staggering.
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Ready for the fight. Nice picture and the colors……
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You have brilliant portfolio which has the standard and quality
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