Kumu Hula by Punaguy
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AlooooooHa!
Evening everyone....Here's a shot of a Kumu Hula or Teacher of Hula. Here he poses with his ipu which is made from a hollowed out gourd. By hitting the flat end on the ground and hitting the sides with the open palm it creates a steady beat or count for the dancers. All the while he is singing the story of the song for the dancers.
The head band is made of ti leaves, the same material that hula skirts are made of. The flower lei around his neck is called Maile, which is a scented vine.
Many thanks for your comments on my previous stuff...thanks for your valuable input....Aloha to all~
Comments (19)
Another beautiful photo Dave. Your portraits is great, the the light and colour and softly blur. Excellent job. Thank you to show about your traditions there
I love how you share your world and your culture with us.Another fabulous portrait shot,Dave.Many mahalos,buddy!-M :^)
wowwwwwww, fantastic portrait and very nice color and lighting!!! Excellent my friend!! Good day and hugs ;)
Lovely work again on a portrait and really interesting info along side! Thanks I learned a bit more today!
Excellent portrait of this Kumu Hula. Aloha
Stunning photography mate! Love the dreamy quality to this! Thanks for sharing! :) Hope you are having a great week!
superB...your portraits are amazing...love the depth as well.....
Another splendid portrait!!!! Bravo!!!!
Very good portrait....
nICE SHOT. i LOVE THE WAY THE BACKGROUND IS TOTALLY OUT OF FOCUS SO THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE WITH THE MAIN IMAGE. THE COLORS ON MY MONITOR DID NOT QUITE COME OUT RIGHT THOUGH...THE GREEN WAS NOT "GREEN" AND THE YELLOW WAS DULLISH
oh what an awesome portrait here.
Fantastic photo/bio of the dance. thanx ;-)
Excellentissime portrait, Dave, with magnificent light ! :~)
Another superb portrait !!!
wonderful to learn these things. cool shot too
I really like the shadows on his face!!!!!!! Excellent catch Dave!!!!!! It looks like it might be a bit stickery to wear though???? Excellent addition to your collection!!!!!!!! Aloha my friend!!!!!!!
Such a wonderful capture, I love the lighting and the colors, excellent job! 8-)
An other perfect portrait of island life and culture
Hey buddy, awsome portrait. It has all already been said by the other unfortunately. Hey, where have you been, we miss you!