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Wikipedia says "Rainmaking is an ethnographic term for rituals intended to invoke rain. Among the most well known examples of rainmaking rituals are North American rain dances, historically performed by many Native American tribes." I may add that indeed the rain dances and invocations are even present in our Slavic Ukrainian traditions - they are present in our folklore and were usually performed by men.

This is another shot with Taras, somebody pretty close to being perfect. While we were doing some portfolio shots it suddenly started raining and we had to somewhat improvise. Half of the photos were ruined because of the rain, I had my had and camera covered with my coat, nevertheless I continued shooting :) Although there is pretty much no extreme manipulation I loved the mystic feel this shot had.

The only thing I regret is that we did not do the planned costume shot because of the rain - I had a custom made Plague doctor mask - so we will have to have another shoot with Taras before the cold Ukrainian autumn makes it impossible :)

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I really like the whole feel to this shot.. The angle of his body and the rain washing over him make this such a cool photo.. I also feel like the black and white adds some drama to it.. It's a great piece of work. :)
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Mood: Joy ~B0NDART Nov 4, 2011  Professional Photographer
Thank you!
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~AtlantaAlternative Oct 29, 2011  Student Photographer
Shots involving rain that are actually in good quality are rare. I love this image. You and the model did a fantastic job. The rain, I think enhances the shoot, if anything. However, I will have to keep a look out for these up and coming photos :)
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~B0NDART Oct 31, 2011  Professional Photographer
Thank you! The rain actually spoiled quite a few shots, I am glad this one was a hit focus-wise :)
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~AtlantaAlternative Oct 31, 2011  Student Photographer
I do really love it! I'm sorry the shoot didn't go as planned for you, though.
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Congratulations this piece has received a TMS Daily Deviation :clap: :clap: :clap:

This photograph will be exhibited on the front page of the group, linked on our FaceBook page and included in our Monthly News Article :heart:

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~B0NDART Oct 25, 2011  Professional Photographer
:party: Thanks!
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:iconerinm31:
Great shot! :clap: I love the dramatic pose! :)
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Perfect, indeed. He might almost have come out of the Grey's Anatomy illustrations.
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