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In Carnival Clothes


In Carnival Clothes
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Copyright: Sorina Balea (sorinabal) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 22 N: 953] (5763)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-18
Categories: Event, Mood
Exposure: f/3.0, 1/300 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/06/13 "Clothes,Clothing" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-12 0:55
Viewed: 257
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
My contribution for today is a snapshot, taken on the street in our town, last year. This is a peculiar image during the carnival time in February, when a lot of families and clubs (some of these carnival clubs are having couple of centuries of activity) are going on the streets dressed like this to participate in parades and parties afterwards.

Carnival in Germany (Fastnacht) is much older than Christianity and started as a ritual to drive out the winter blues. People make processions, wearing horrifying face masks and making a lot of noise to drive the ghosts of winter away. The Carnival is celebrated in many cities and towns across Germany but you will surely have a great time if you visiting Aachen, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Mainz or Munich where the manifestations have much bigger amplitude.


In Wikipedia I found something about the etymology of the word “carnival”:

The origin of the name "carnival" is disputed. According to one theory, it comes from the Latin “carrus navalis” ("ship cart"), referring to a cart in a religious parade, such as a cart in a religious procession at the annual festivities in honor of the god Apollo. Other sources, however, suggest that the name comes from the Italian “carne levare” or similar, meaning "to remove meat", since meat is prohibited during Lent. Another theory states that the word comes from the Late Latin expression “carne vale”, which means "farewell to meat", signifying that those were the last days when one could eat meat before the fasting of Lent. Yet another translation depicts carne vale as "a farewell to the flesh", a phrase embraced by certain carnival celebrations that encourage letting go of your former (or everyday) self and embracing the carefree nature of the festival.

P.S. In WS I posted a mask from the carnival.
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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3350 W: 689 N: 1923] (16151)
  • [2008-06-12 0:59]
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Ce draguta scena !

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ps.Domnu' e cam suparat

Hi Sorina
A marvellous capture dear.
The kids look so cute dressed in these colourful costumes.
Excellent spontaineous capture.
DOF is spot on and the clarity is of the highest quality.
Great Job
tfs

hello Sorina
nice daily life shot, full of energy
lovely bright repetition of clothes. lovely clothing. cute kids.
excellent post for the theme.
regards
Manuj Mehta

Hi Sorina,
very nice and interesting,
good presentation, nice details!!!
TFS

REgards!

Hello Sorina,
I love that dress :D
Beautiful details and composition. TFS
Vandana

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 0 N: 155] (1411)
  • [2008-06-12 5:59]

Hi Sorina,

love the Clothes! Beautiful shot, with perfect composition.

Congratulations,
Romeu

Hello Sorina!
Wow! Ce draguti sint!
Super perspectiva and excelente culorile!
Te pup si iti doresc o zi insorita! (aici ploua) :(
Lili

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5244 W: 181 N: 6228] (32864)
  • [2008-06-12 7:28]

Hello Sorina


Ah!.. a carnival different from Brazil!
I see that oh you use a lot of clothes,
to the I contradict of Brazil, less possible clothes!
Beautiful shot and good entrance for the theme.
Congratulations

Sérgio

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3368 W: 284 N: 6439] (23904)
  • [2008-06-12 7:59]

Very nice colours and details in this fine addition to the theme
Superb choice
TFS
silke

Hello Sorina

An interesting and well balanced composition here, good strong colour and detail. The adults dont seem to happy though do they lol. Interesting notes making this an excellent addition to the theme

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2163 W: 381 N: 2155] (23154)
  • [2008-06-12 10:33]

Merhaba Myfriend Sorina...
Excellent job with beautiful photo, wonderful colors and a very beautiful comp.....
Selamlar...
Milas...

Hi Sorina,
What a beautiful idea for the theme,excellent colors and details.
Lovely contribution for the theme.
Well done my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 583 W: 52 N: 660] (4118)
  • [2008-06-12 14:30]

Ho Sorina
Amazingly sharp and bright in its details this carnival capture is just beautiful. More than that is your note on the origin of carnival and I will choose the one abut the Lent.
Best wishes
Argiris

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 521 W: 119 N: 975] (7139)
  • [2008-06-12 15:17]

Hello Sorina,
Well captured moment, I wonder why dad looks so serious.
There must have been a lot of work creating the children's costumes.
A nice piece of photojournalism for the theme, well done.
Pete.

Hi Sorina,
Lovely costumes and wonderfully captured ... the kids really look cute in their outfit ... and so as mom and dad. Good sharp image and color quality. Well captured and presented. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Minunata Sorina.
Imi place tare mult.



sabina

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3362 W: 86 N: 2738] (18097)
  • [2008-06-13 11:23]

Lovely looking picture for the theme, Sorina.
I see you didn't ask the man to produce a nice smile, but that made ME laughing, haha
Regards from Jan

Sorina,
The beautiful lighting and the vivid colours make the scene look so real,
almost alive!
Great contrast and details!
Very well done!
Good W E :-)
John

Hello Sorina. Excellent contribution to the theme. Sharp capture and beautiful detail of the plumage :-). Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Hi Sorina,
A fine contribution to the theme. Great how you captured this cheerful scene. Like the mum with herr apron :-)
Hans

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1464 W: 126 N: 2045] (17699)
  • [2008-06-14 9:17]

Hello Sorina, great shot for the theme, well done, great technique, thanks!

Mario

Hi Sorina,
Wonderefully captured event. Well suited to theme.
TFS
Selahattin E
:)

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