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26-JUN-2004

Fabric, Jokhang Bazaar, Lhasa, Tibet, 2004

The streets surrounding Lhasa's Jokhang Temple are lined with stalls selling everything from prayer scarves to monk's robes. Prices are low and bargaining fierce. The colors of these scarf fringes were shockingly vivid, particularly when seen in combination. I also liked the way the sun underlines them by grazing the edges of the fabric stacked below. These colors are man-made, creative accomplishments by those who labor for little in this remote corner of the world. I made this photo as a salute to such creativity – these colors will bring warmth and vitality to whoever chooses to wear them.

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Phil Douglis10-Mar-2006 22:05
The variety of color is what drew me to this subject, Ramma. You make an excellent point. Colors in combination can be strikingly attractive. And many colors in combination can intensify that attraction. Thanks.
Ramma 10-Mar-2006 18:34
wow, simply too good, the variety is mind boggling. i like the way u have composed the image. almost drawing attention to the wide range of colours
Phil Douglis27-Feb-2005 06:15
Thanks, Jean, for commenting on this rather neglected image. I was beginning to feel that I might have over-rated this shot, but then it is not the kind of image that carries a profound meaning. It is about creativity, warmth, and beauty, all human values. I, too, was attracted by the rich colors, the palpable texture, and the rhythms created by the way they hang in the sun.
Jean Ray22-Feb-2005 03:25
I love the way vivid color, texture, and repeated lines work together here, Phil.
Phil Douglis16-Jul-2004 20:01
Good point. It works as point and counterpoint to the man-made fringes and colors.
Tim May16-Jul-2004 18:23
The jig-jagged pink line in the bottom right helps emphasize the vividness of manmade color.
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