Gorgeously attired by dulciknit

Gorgeously attired

Aren't they fantastic? They are sisters who were at the Janmashtami festival I went to back in August. They're dressed as Lord Krishna (it seems that the blue make up is traditional) and his devotee, Radharani.

I've had to do some work on this (not very happy with it) because there was distracting stuff in the background and I was sorry not to be able to get the ladies looking my way but it wasn't to be. I love their elaborate costumes and make up, though, and decided to post this anyway.
Wonderful shot, so full of colour and pageantry!
October 3rd, 2013  
Remarkable job on the makeup - and the colors are unbelievable - every color of the spectrum I think. What great detail you captured.
October 3rd, 2013  
Mac
Wow, great portrait. I like that they aren't looking at you. I thought you had done it on purpose.
October 3rd, 2013  
what a beautiful capture Alison! Love the great colors, the costumes, and the pose!
October 3rd, 2013  
A very different shot and quite delightful! I've got one of those wooden flutes but can't play it!
October 3rd, 2013  
This is amazing! I love their costumes. The details are fantastic. Wonderful, very interesting capture, Alison! So glad you shared with us.
October 3rd, 2013  
Fabulous!! Must take hours to do the make up!! Just stunning!!! Must have been a great festival. Love it!
October 3rd, 2013  
wow, aren't they fabulous, they have gone to so much effort; wonderful shot, all the better for them looking off camera I'd say
October 3rd, 2013  
Wow, thanks for sharing this. Love their costumes. I suppose it was a great festival from the looks of these two.
October 3rd, 2013  
What a lovely portrait so colourful those smiles are beautiful!
October 3rd, 2013  
Very colourful,lovely costumes!!
October 3rd, 2013  
Instant Fav! I love the colorful costumes and it looks like it was a marvelous festival to have attended. Great focus and wonderful detail. Just spectacular!
October 3rd, 2013  
That blue body paint must have taken forever to apply..... Great candid!
October 3rd, 2013  
@jackie8 Thank you, Jackie. You can't see it here but the palms of her hands were painted bright red, and goodness knows how the motif on her arm was done, it's very elaborate.
October 3rd, 2013  
What a wonderful candid photo. great shot.
October 4th, 2013  
A wonderful capture of them, I don't think it matters that they are not looking at you. Sometimes that makes for a more natural feel to the shot. Lovely colours and costumes, a great shot.
October 4th, 2013  
fantastic portrait. i had to magnify just to appreciate all the detail in their attire. absolutely stunning and what a shot...so clear. perfect. your work paid off in the background because nothing should distract from their display of costume and smiles!
October 5th, 2013  
This is a fav...for your capture and your subjects...wonderful. I too like that they are looking away!
October 5th, 2013  
Brilliant shot, Alison. Their colorful intricate attire was so well captured. Definite fav! Really enjoyed seeing all the details.
October 9th, 2013  
wow, interesting!
October 11th, 2013  
Superb shot
October 16th, 2013  
Thats different. Nicely done.
November 30th, 2013  
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