a touch of color
steady
Posted by e. (New York, NY, United States) on 31 March 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
On our way back from the Sun Moon Lake, we stopped by a culture festival on the outskirts of the Lake.
It always amazes me whenever I see people doing calligraphy how steady they keep their entire body. Because even with the slightest rogue movement, the wrong pressure might be applied and the entire thing is messed up.
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Photo taken at the Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan on December 16, 2007.
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Rags from Plano, United States
I heard somewhere that drawing calligraphy is like swordplay, and the best calligraphers are good swordsmen, is this true?
31 Mar 2008 6:35am
@Rags: I've heard that too, but I'm not entirely sure. I'll have to ask someone who's more knowledgeable about calligraphy someday. :)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Excellent capture of this artist at work!!!
31 Mar 2008 8:21am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
What a joy to see a craftsman at work, it must have been really interesting to watch. A very nice capture e.
31 Mar 2008 12:01pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
You've caught something amazing here sweetie, great, great candid portrait :)
31 Mar 2008 2:37pm
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
It is amazing how the entire body participates in their work. Very col shot.
31 Mar 2008 3:50pm
Anne from White Rock, Canada
You have really captured this man and his art so well! The concentration on his face and the detail are wonderful! :-)
31 Mar 2008 4:31pm
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
I know about keeping the whole body still - its the same way when throwing on the wheel, especially when throwing something really tall. Any movement and your piece is no longer nice and round.
31 Mar 2008 7:36pm
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
This needs lot of patience, that I haven't got...unfortunately!
On the orther hand, it is a brilliant picture!
Thanks!
31 Mar 2008 7:39pm
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
You captured a great moment here! I like the expression.
31 Mar 2008 10:05pm
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Nice capture e.! Looks like it takes a lot of skill.
1 Apr 2008 1:43am
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
the look of concentration on his face is inspiring:)
1 Apr 2008 2:42am
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
I agree with tyan. It's the first time I see an Eastern calligrapher at work, thanks e.! It's admirable what they do.
1 Apr 2008 2:28pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
To see any craftsman or artist at work is, I think inspirational. It puts us photographers in a slightly different light, though, because only we can see what we are creating! Now, where’s my SX-70?
1 Apr 2008 7:01pm
Nikon D40X
1/80 second
F/4.5
ISO 200
82 mm (35mm equiv.)