Uploaded: March 03, 2007 11:36:51
A young Hindu has his cheeks pierced during a ceremony at Katargama, southern Sri Lanka.
Michelle L. Belnap March 03, 2007
awesome :) I am always intrigued by the rituals of other nationalities...thanks for sharing this :) #614859Mitch Spence March 03, 2007
Oh, a marvelous picture. He's so calm. Your framing here is absolutely right. #4018190Steve M. Harrington March 03, 2007
Thanks so much for your nice comments, Michelle and Mitch. I will never forget the experience of taking this image. I was about six feet away as the priest skewered his cheeks. A single tear rolled down his cheek right after I took this shot.Norman P. Banks March 07, 2007
Nat Geo... ALL THE WAY!!Norm #4031109
Steve M. Harrington March 07, 2007
Thank you, Norm. I always vaiue your comments, particularly when they are like this one! :)Colleen Farrell April 25, 2007
Going through the People finalists, and this one really stood out--you've captured an interesting subject but also his emotion/character as well. Beautifully done, and congratulations on your finalist! #4211514Mitch Spence April 25, 2007
Just had to be a finalist, Steve. This is such an extraordinary picture and handled so very well. #4211794Mitch Spence April 25, 2007
Just had to be a finalist, Steve. This is such an extraordinary picture and handled so very well. #4211795Steve M. Harrington April 25, 2007
Thank you very much, Colleen and Mitch. I resubmitted this after a rework with my improved PS skills. I owe a good deal of that improvement to you, Mitch.Lisa J. Boulden January 23, 2008
Really a fabulous capture, Steve!Steve M. Harrington January 23, 2008
Thank you, Lisa. This was a memorable experience!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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