Calacas
Skeletons [Calacas] at Karaoke21 total reviews
Comment from blackell
I didn't like this at first, but after reading your story I understand. Yes, it is very poignant and life affirming. The music is not alive so it frames the figures, for always. Now I like it. Thanks for posting this.
Margo
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009
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I didn't like this at first, but after reading your story I understand. Yes, it is very poignant and life affirming. The music is not alive so it frames the figures, for always. Now I like it. Thanks for posting this.
Margo
Comment Written 13-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009
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Thank you Margo, especially for really looking at it and reading up to understand. It's not that easy if you live not in the area but when you know the meaning the positive attitude toward dead seams natural.
Comment from STEFFI
Very funny and creative image.
It is like a Halloween party in a mental institution. But obviously they are having fun. The girl is dressed like Marilyn Monroe, and the guy - wow..
Good luck in the contest!
STEFFI
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Very funny and creative image.
It is like a Halloween party in a mental institution. But obviously they are having fun. The girl is dressed like Marilyn Monroe, and the guy - wow..
Good luck in the contest!
STEFFI
Comment Written 13-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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thank you Steffi. It's the unique mix of ancient prehispanic and catholic believing that no death soul likes to be toughed sadly of and death itself is a joyous occasion and the souls like to join us [unseen] at the fiestas of the Day of the Death, living of the smell of our food and drink. It's actually an Karaoke singer and a DJ.
Comment from Robotkin
You have quite a startling image here and one that make you stop and look...I am not too sure that the frame you put around it does anything for it tho'...Rob
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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You have quite a startling image here and one that make you stop and look...I am not too sure that the frame you put around it does anything for it tho'...Rob
Comment Written 13-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Thank you Rob. The frame is part of the story since the scene shows a singer and a DJ. I chose the frame since I cant put audio on the picture. I believe it also intensified the colors of the calacas.
Comment from Snopaw
This is a well shot photo Cleo and your mixed media very effective and well done. I completely enjoyed your notes. November 1st for the Catholics is a Holy Day of Obligation and called All Souls Day. Enjoyed both the photo and the notes. Shirley
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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This is a well shot photo Cleo and your mixed media very effective and well done. I completely enjoyed your notes. November 1st for the Catholics is a Holy Day of Obligation and called All Souls Day. Enjoyed both the photo and the notes. Shirley
Comment Written 12-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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thank you so much. Yes I know. Here in Mexico the traditions of All Souls and All Saints Mix with prehispanic tradition to a unique joyful celebration.
Comment from wolf6249107
nicely done and a great story and informative ppiece as well
well done and keep them a coming for us all to enjoy
keep up the great work
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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nicely done and a great story and informative ppiece as well
well done and keep them a coming for us all to enjoy
keep up the great work
Comment Written 12-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Thank you very much for your complimentary review.
Comment from Dazzleme
You have done a great job on this. I really like what you have been able to create using the digital image suite and your sense of photography! Excellent composition! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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You have done a great job on this. I really like what you have been able to create using the digital image suite and your sense of photography! Excellent composition! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 11-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Thank you so much for jet another very kind review.
Comment from lorac1
That is a striking picture. Thank you for the information describing the calacas. That makes the picture much more meaningful to me than it would otherwise have been. You have done a lovely job with the composition and the framing.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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That is a striking picture. Thank you for the information describing the calacas. That makes the picture much more meaningful to me than it would otherwise have been. You have done a lovely job with the composition and the framing.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Thank you very much. I'm glad you like the picture.
Comment from dreamndee
What fun. I love anything that has these figures involved. Very cool. I think the cross ladder would be symbolic of climbing to heaven. Great use of props. Nice look for a card with the addition of the effects you've added. Enjoyed viewing this.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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What fun. I love anything that has these figures involved. Very cool. I think the cross ladder would be symbolic of climbing to heaven. Great use of props. Nice look for a card with the addition of the effects you've added. Enjoyed viewing this.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Thank you very much for your complimentary review. You are probably right. I was told the cross ladder is a byzantine symbol but I doubt that a illiterate Mayan artist in the Spanish influenced catholic Mexico know about this. But truth he could have seen a picture.
Comment from cmyers
Good work here with great colors, details, effects, creativity, and presentation, too. Good story ability, clarity, and impact. Love the background and the frame you chose...nice work.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Good work here with great colors, details, effects, creativity, and presentation, too. Good story ability, clarity, and impact. Love the background and the frame you chose...nice work.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Thank you so much, I appreciate your complimentary review.
Comment from paintingsheep
I'm guessing the rope ladder leads to Heaven. This is Wonderful! It has everything..high impact, tons of interest (I love your notes on this!) wonderful musicality and lots of humour as well. The spirit is lovely, and the shot has lots of personality too. This is a terrific entry to the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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I'm guessing the rope ladder leads to Heaven. This is Wonderful! It has everything..high impact, tons of interest (I love your notes on this!) wonderful musicality and lots of humour as well. The spirit is lovely, and the shot has lots of personality too. This is a terrific entry to the contest.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2009
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Thank you so much. You are probably right with the rope ladder but one can never be completely sure in the mix of ancient prehispanic and catholic believing.