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.
Read more: Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu demonstration with Kuntham (spear)
Joshi Daniel Photography 
Lovely pic, as always !
:) I did not know Kuntham meant a Spear …
Wow! Awesomeness…like always!
nice click :)
nice….
Fantastic light adds to the drama of this image. Superb.
wow man!! look at the spear!! amazing shot. which editing software do u use?
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
wow.. lovely portrait
I just love the dramatic use of light to enhance the scene. Impressive shot Joshi!
Scary ! But great use of lightning here… Great shot. Have a lovely day :)
Great shot Daniel and he is looking very handsome…:)
The lighting has rendered a 3-Dimensional feel to the warrior.
Heavy!!!
Cool photography, cool model, cool stance/pose, cool lighting, cool expression :)
he’s got great form.. very intimidating shot.. :)
Preparing for fight! Action!
I like it!
Wonderful ! I like how the glance go through the darkness , Phil
Thi thai thakha thai thai thom…..:)
This reminds me of what you might see in South America along the Amazon River, Joshi!
You capture his eyes!
So sharp, they pierced through my heart like the kuntham. :)
Wonderful shot! The lighting is so great.
The depth of field creates a nice 3D effect.. especially when u start looking from the pointed end along the spear!
3d effect !!! good one :)
Nice usage of lighting and depth of field! :)
Impressive with this posture
dramatic picture this time! you have talent !
Photo émotionnelle et théâtrale à la fois
Nice portrait!
photo has charisma. the entire composition and bark perfect. Bravo!
Great expression! I like the pose of a warrior!
excellent composition. love the bokeh :)
Great shot.
Very dramatic image. Excellent use of wide angle lens.
Excellent photo !
great portrait with a professional presentation, my compliments
Great capture! I love that the spear is so clear and his eyes are intensely expressive.
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That is an awesome capture.
Beautiful shot, sir. Pretty nifty use of shadow and light. :)
Nice
glorious composition .
superbe lumière et belle attitude.
wow… again some nice click…
well know lil about kalaripayapattu… n also interacted during the tour of kerala… so good to see…
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.
Dramatic capture Joshi and the light is magical!
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gimme more!! something better….than this <3
liked the shadows and the depth of field
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.
very nice thanks for share friend
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kinda scary
Beautiful capture of this warrior
Awesome shot.
REally like the focus on the spearhead.
Excellent…especially the DOF. The in focus spear makes it into such an amazing composition…
Superb exposure and colour, well done.
excellent capture! :)
Una captura con una luz y composición genial.
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Thanks for sharing.
Great!
Great pose….beautiful warm light & DOF.
Love the lighting and the contrast on the spear head!
great artwork and good lightning
Wow nice picture. Lighting is perfect.
Daniel, the light and colors are dazzling! I
Great focus on the spear head, nice lighting!
Very powerful shot! great focus indeed!
Gorgeous shot. I love the light!
Class!
Gorgeous composition and expressive image
Perfect focus!
Have a nice day.
Lovely focus on that spear
Very impressive picture Joshi :)
That is one awesome photo! :D
A beautiful perspective. The focus is perfect!
Very very good pic! Amazing, and love your simple design!
This is a most impressive martial art. The level of discipline required is staggering.
Ready for the fight. Nice picture and the colors……
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