SECOND THREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEOPLE

An Old Muslim Man Seeking some Financial Help at a Night Market in Penang. Copyright Nawfal Johnson.

A devotee fulfills her vows by carrying a ‘Kavadi’ [Tamil: a physical burden], in this photographic example, carrying a pot of milk, (paal kavadi), Paal Kudam (milk pot, milk offering). This is a ceremonial sacrifice and offering practiced by devotees during the worship of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War, performed during the Hindu celebration of Thaipusam — Photo taken in Malaysia. Copyright Nawfal Johnson.

A homeless man sleeps on the ground. What makes this picture’s setting very ironic, but you can’t tell from this closeup perspective, is that he is sleeping in front of an international bank. Copyright Nawfal Johnson.

FIRST THREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEOPLE, or, PEOPLE-RELATED IMAGERY

About this Photograph: Small metal milk pots are hooked to the back of a Hindu devotee. The milk pots have fish hook-like needles that are pierced into the skin, so the pots hang from the devotee’s skin. It is considered a sort of physical burden in pursuit of atonement. This ritual is performed during the Hindu celebration of Thaipusam. © 2013 Nawfal Johnson. All Rights Reserved.

I’m going to spend a few posts showing my PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEOPLE, which is the term my favourite People Photographer, Arnold Newman, preferred over the word, Portraiture. I think my People Photography is just that, photographs of people….Doing stuff. I wouldn’t classify my people work as formal. I am publishing some of my people images in my blog in sets of three, and they are random: I have not stuck to any coherent groupings. I have photographs of People in Religious Events & Celebrations, Candids of People on the Street, Dance Photography, Entertainer Photography, VIP Photography, and others. Many people who visit my blogs probably have no idea that I have photographed people, but I have….A lot. My primary photography love will always be Stage & Dance Photography.

This dude was just banging the crap out of this umbrella while the other guy…assisted in the beating. To what ends, I am unaware. They both seemed pleased with their progress, however. © 2012 Nawfal Johnson. All Rights Reserved.

I photographed a Hindu couple’s wedding: It was a colourful and interesting experience. © 2012 Nawfal Johnson. All Rights Reserved.