Final adjustments before the dance competition [Explore 2022-09-28 #197]

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This weekend is a big powwow happening at Stanford University. American Indians gather from all over the USA and Canada. Groups of many different tribes are arranged in a big circle. The tribes drum and chant, one group after the other, while dancers in traditional dress dance in the center of the circle. We mingled with a tribe from near Sacramento. This boy is participating in many powwows happening all summer. The father did some final adjustments before the dance. Elders judge the performances - there is a friendly competition going on. I felt a togetherness, maybe due to the drumming and chanting - a real uplifting experience! If you are local you can participate tonight or tomorrow Sunday, more at stanford.io/2GaUa83.

 

I processed a balanced and a paintery HDR photo from a RAW exposure, merged them selectively, and carefully adjusted the color balance and curves. I welcome and appreciate your critical feedback.

 

-- ƒ/1.4, 50 mm, 1/30 sec, ISO 400, Sony A7 II, Canon 50mm f0.95, HDR, 1 RAW exposure, _DSC0250_hdr1bal1pai1d.jpg

-- CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, © Peter Thoeny, Quality HDR Photography

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