Nikon D70
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Feb 10
Photoshoot for cast of MLK in a Hip Hop World
A little background information about this act sourced from a PR release:
Rooted and grounded in the civil rights era, “MLK in a Hip Hop World” allows audiences to observe dramatic scenes through the lens of the hip-hop generation. We are reminded that hip-hop is not just a form of music but an undeniable social movement.“MLK in a Hip Hop World” examines the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., contemplates his work and lifts his legacy to the rhythm and pulse of the streets.
“MLK” reminds viewers of Dr. King’s history and philosophy through a cultural perspective that has influenced our progress as a diverse nation.“MLK in a Hip Hop World” is an original theatre piece written and performed by ACT alumni and Asante Touring Company members Jocque “Coosto” Carey, Cleo “The Dark Knight” House, Vincent “LL” Jordan and “King” David Orr, under the direction of Deborah Asante, Founder and Artistic Director.
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Jan 10
A few years worth of work in one image…..
Well I haven’t posted anything in a couple days. I have been busy meeting people, plotting my next move, and reading a lot. The above is a composite/collage I made from some of my photographs shot over the past several years. It kind of shows that I am not someone that is hung up on a particular style, method, or subject. I used this collage as a backdrop for my Photography Twitter Page (@photoindica). If you have been following me on my @pkoduri Twitter account please consider following @photoindica .
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Dec 09
A Fabulous Holiday Music Weekend
I was fortunate to see and be a part of two amazing performances this weekend. First was the Inter-generational Kwanzaa Choir which put on a wonderful show at the Indiana Historical Society’s Frank and Katrina Basile Theater. Led by artistic director Deborah Asante the performance included the African National Anthem (in Swahili), the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, a sneak peak at MLK in hip hop world, and a tribute to Michael Jackson. The costumes were dazzling and equally dazzling were the performances.
Rest of the Images from the Kwanzaa Choir can be seen at : Kwanzaa Choir
The second performance that I got to see was the Holiday Classic “The Nut Cracker” presented by The Indiana Ballet Company and The Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana. This was a special show put on by the Company and Dancers as part of the “Hopes and Dreams” initiative for the benefit of approximately 850 children. Some of these children are currently confronting major challenges such as poverty, homelessness and serious illness. The dances were based on original choreography by Vainonen with additional choreography provided by Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva. I was one of the volunteer photographers covering the event, and I got to do some group photos of kids with the dancers after the performance.
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Dec 09
Stormy Winter Skies Make an Excellent Backdrop for Stunning Images
I love how trees and foliage pop against a dark grey stormy sky. I took these photos early this morning. I was working on a project and stepped out of the basement when I noticed this scene through my windows. It was just marvelous. I ran back to my basement and grabbed my trusty Pentax Spotmeter V and Nikon D70 + 60mm AF-D Micro-Nikkor + B+W Warming Filter. I quickly metered the shot at ISO200 and placed the expsoure for trees at 1 stop above the Spotmeter reading. Here are some images from that series – enjoy!
