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An Open Mass


An Open Mass
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Copyright: Agoes SK (wieyos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2145] (8970)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-16
Categories: Event, Action, Mood
Camera: Pentax K20D, Pentax DA 50-200mm 4-5.6 ED
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/180 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-24 22:26
Viewed: 432
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Folks,

Another shot taken during my short vacation in Bali just recently.

This is an open mass at Tampak Siring, the same holy site where the Balinese Hindus performed their holy bath.

Briefly from the Net about Balinese Hindiusm:

Balinese Hinduism is deeply interwoven with art and ritual, and is less closely preoccupied with scripture, law, and belief than Islam in Indonesia.

Balinese Hinduism lacks the traditional Hindu emphasis on cycles of rebirth and reincarnation, but instead is concerned with a myriad of local and ancestral spirits. As with kebatinan, these deities are thought to be capable of harm.

Balinese place great emphasis on dramatic and aesthetically satisfying acts of ritual propitiation of these spirits at temple sites scattered throughout villages and in the countryside.

Each of these temples has a more or less fixed membership; every Balinese belongs to a temple by virtue of descent, residence, or some mystical revelation of affiliation.

Some temples are associated with the family house compound (also called banjar in Bali), others are associated with rice fields, and still others with key geographic sites.

Ritualized states of self-control (or lack thereof) are a notable feature of religious expression among the people, who for this reason have become famous for their graceful and decorous behavior.

One key ceremony at a village temple, for instance, features a special performance of a dance-drama (a battle between the mythical characters Rangda the witch (representing evil) and Barong the lion or dragon (representing good)), in which performers fall into a trance and attempt to stab themselves with sharp knives.

Rituals of the life cycle are also important occasions for religious expression and artistic display. Ceremonies at puberty, marriage, and, most notably, cremation at death provide opportunities for Balinese to communicate their ideas about community, status, and the afterlife.

The tourist industry has not only supported spectacular cremation ceremonies among Balinese of modest means, but also has created a greater demand for them.)

A priest is not affiliated with any temple but acts as a spiritual leader and adviser to individual families in various villages scattered over the island.

These priests are consulted when ceremonies requiring holy water are conducted. On other occasions, folk healers or curers may be hired.

Thanking you in advance for viewing and your kind words.

Agoes
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hello Agoes
how are you?
very well presented the daily life shot
very good light and colours
fine composition, nice angle and the contrast between the sitting and the walking at the back.

regards
Manuj Mehta

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  • Lano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 57 W: 0 N: 173] (1031)
  • [2008-08-24 23:29]

Assalammualaikum Bosku,

it's colorfull! well taken i like the sharpness & clarity + the note is very informative.

siok oh sana diorang tida peduli kana gambal kalau di sungai itu selalu kana "PIS" he..he..he..

Tahniah

Regards,

Ruslan

Hi Agoes,
beautiful and colourful capture indeed,
perfect clarity and sharpnes as always;)
i really love the naturality and emotionality of people here,
welldone amy dear friend and tfs,
regards,
Taner

Hello Agoes! Very interesting scene. Good POV and capture. Nice light and colors. Very interesting work. Well done!

Hi dear Agoes
Impresive religous photo. Excellent compo and very vivid colours. Thanks for rich explenation for this religion.
Best wishes my friend
Melany

Salam Bro,
Very nice daily life shot vith great colours and light.TFS
Cheers,

hAyAti

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4229 W: 414 N: 6657] (42097)
  • [2008-08-25 7:14]

Hi Agoes

A superb Balinese daily life shot, with an array of vibrant colour, & good sharpness in this interesting ceremony. Tfs!

Hi Agoes,
This is a well presented shot of this religious event. I like the detail and the POV for this picture. I Like the composition as well. Thanks for sharring this experience.
Regards,
Kevin

Selamat petang dear Agoes.
For us, from the west always very mysterious to see.
Very nice picture of this folks, looking so seriuous.
Bet you had a great time in Bali.
Terima Kasih.
Regards, Jan

Hello Agoes, Beautiful presentation of a religious ceremony.
Nice colors and composition.
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • Ramdan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 701 W: 31 N: 1420] (5756)
  • [2008-08-25 22:23]

Assalamalaikum,
High quality shot, in great DOF with details nicely presented throughout the frame. Colors are also very pleasant.

The write-up was also very well done. I enjoyed reading it.

Salam
Ndan.

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