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Read MoreA composite showing the ritual of stone jumping, Bawomatuluo Village, Nias Island, Sumatra (best seen at large sizes)
Nias Island is the site of one of the last megalithic cultures, which are characterized by the use of stone monuments, statues and other stone objects (Stonehenge is an example of an ancient megalithic site). The Nias villages are build on hills; Bawomatuluo Village (meaning Sun Hill) is 400 m above sea level.
This is a PhotoShop composite of a sequence of 5 photos of one jumper, taken in rapid succession. The background was desaturated so the jumper could be seen more clearly.
Stone Jumping (called hombo batu), is a manhood ritual where young men leap over stone towers 2 to 2.5 meters high. In the past, the top of the stone was covered with spikes and sharp pointed bamboo, and the jumpers carried a torch in one hand and a sword in the other. It evolved out of warfare between island tribes, who fortified their villages with high stone walls. Warriors who could jump over the stone walls and other obstacles set up by the enemy could easily conquer their rivals.
nelli
on February 11, 2013stunning work !
sisterhoodofthetravelingbras
on February 11, 2013February is Black History Month. The theme for 2013 is: At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality.
I am challenging everyone in the Daily Foto Community to post something that relates to the theme on Sunday, February 24th. I am leaving the subject matter open to your interpretation. Post a Crossroads. Post a photo of what Freedom or Equality mean to you. Post a pic of Barack Obama or an African American…. A black cat or anything black. The choice is up to you! THANKS! The Sisterhood is looking forward to seeing what each of you posts.
Rick Willis
on February 11, 2013Excellent Images...
webstersway
on February 11, 2013Fantastic!!!
fotoeffects
on February 11, 2013Neat piece of work. I like the treatment and the composite of the five shots is terrific!
Donna McCommon
on February 10, 2013Great piece of art!
GaryHowe
on February 10, 2013Wonderful composite
dcroake
on February 10, 2013Great piece of work.
DycasStudios & CaseyElizabethPhotography
on February 10, 2013Great job, such talent.
Lgood
on February 10, 2013Great work!!!