Haitian Vodou Ceremony in Tianjin Temple Courtyard in in a temple courtyard in Tianjin

Haitian Vodou Ceremony in Tianjin Temple Courtyard

by Noelle Jefferson

Bright tropical sunlight floods a paved courtyard in Tianjin, illuminating a group of dancers and drummers from behind. The figures wear vibrant red, white, and blue garments typical of Haitian Vodou practice, their bodies poised in rhythmic motion against the backdrop of traditional Chinese temple architecture. Wet patches on the stone floor reflect the intense morning light, evidence of recent rain in early summer. The air appears heavy and still, though no wind is visible. Drummers stand in a semi-circle, hands raised over wooden instruments, while dancers face inward with heads bowed. Shadows stretch long and sharp across the damp ground. A white cloth draped over a drum head catches the glare of the sun.

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Haitian Vodou Tianjin temple courtyard drumming dance ceremony Chinese architecture cultural ritual late morning light
Camera Fujifilm X-E3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-E3 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film vivid color profile
Location in a temple courtyard in Tianjin
Date 2017-07-04
Credit VEETER
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