Posted by e. (New York, NY, United States) on 31 March 2008 in People & Portraits 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photo taken at the Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan on December 16, 2007.
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So interesting to see the artist at work!
31 Mar 2008 12:22am
I heard somewhere that drawing calligraphy is like swordplay, and the best calligraphers are good swordsmen, is this true?
31 Mar 2008 1:35am
@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. :)
Excellent capture of this artist at work!!!
31 Mar 2008 3:21am
Lovely capture of a wonderful moment :)
31 Mar 2008 4:21am
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 7:01am
superb detail, I like his expression
31 Mar 2008 8:31am
You've caught something amazing here sweetie, great, great candid portrait :)
31 Mar 2008 9:37am
a great portrait
31 Mar 2008 10:01am
great portrait
31 Mar 2008 10:02am
It is amazing how the entire body participates in their work. Very col shot.
31 Mar 2008 10:50am
You have really captured this man and his art so well! The concentration on his face and the detail are wonderful! :-)
31 Mar 2008 11:31am
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 2:36pm
This needs lot of patience, that I haven't got...unfortunately! On the orther hand, it is a brilliant picture! Thanks!
31 Mar 2008 2:39pm
You captured a great moment here! I like the expression.
31 Mar 2008 5:05pm
Nice capture e.! Looks like it takes a lot of skill.
31 Mar 2008 8:43pm
the look of concentration on his face is inspiring:)
31 Mar 2008 9:42pm
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 9:28am
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 2:01pm
nice capture of a past that slowly moving away.
1 Apr 2008 5:10pm
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