Ravanhatta, a photo from Rajasthan, West

Photographer's Note

A young man playing Ravanhatta near Jaswant Thada, Jodhpur.

The Ravanhatta is a rustic Indian fiddle, considered the most primitive ancestor of the violin and Rabab. According to a legend, it was invented in 3000 BC by Ravana, king of Sri Lanka.
The bowl is made of cut coconut shell, the mouth of which is covered with goat hide. A "dandi", made of bamboo, is attached to this shell. The principal strings are two: one of steel and the other of a set of horsehair. The long bow has jingle bells.

En français:
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Le Ravanhatta ou ravanastron est une vièle rustique indienne considérée comme l'ancêtre le plus primitif du violon et du Rabâb. Selon la légende, il aurait été inventé en 3 000 avant notre ère par Ravana, roi de Sri Lanka.
Il est constitué de deux cordes en boyau de gazelle accordées à la quinte, un chevalet, une caisse de résonance en noix de coco, un manche en bois, des cheville et un archet en bambou; celui-ci est percé au talon d'un trou dans lequel passe la mèche arrêtée par un nœud et à la pointe, c'est dans une fente que vient se fixer, par un nœud également, l'autre bout de la mèche. Il est ainsi courbé comme un arc (à la différence de l'archet moderne). On note la position particulière de l'archet: celui-ci est bloqué par la mèche entre les deux cordes, et l'on frotte l'une ou l'autre de celles-ci selon que l'on met l'archet vers l'avant ou vers l'arrière.

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papagolf21 (152607) 2011-01-11 2:07

Bonjour, cher Vishal,
Passionné de musique et des instruments, j'apprécie grandement cette photographie et la description faite dans la note d'accompagnement.
Félicitations pour le tout !
Amitiés.
Philippe

Budapestman (82620) 2011-01-11 13:37

Hi Vishal,
a very nice portrait with beautiful architectural details, superb POV, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kívánok!
György

hispic (9658) 2011-01-11 19:07

Namaste dear Vishal,
This place looks very attractive, and the young player is expertly caught there with beautiful colour.
I like this vivid high saturated colour, reminiscent of slide film.
Best wishes, Hisashi

jhm (211738) 2011-01-12 5:06

Hello Vishal,

We see a less of the face of the musician through the much shadows, notwithstanding a very pleasant picture for look at.
Good depth and perfect perspective image.
Very well taken, excellent sharpness and clarity.
Nice and well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Cricri (176) 2011-01-13 8:06

Hi Vishal
Une note intéressante sur l'instrument de ce musicien, joli portrait de profil, une lumière forte et des couleurs chaudes de l'architectures
Amitiés
cricri

diomed (13926) 2011-01-15 6:22

Hi Vishal,
a very interesting portrait on foreground an lovely architectural details on the background. Amazing light, beautiful colors, excellent POV and framing.
Nice WE
Antonio

wolf38 (30) 2011-01-15 23:35

Hi Vishal. A photographic lesson for a musical instrument. Unfortunately you can not hear the music. Your photo reminds me of the beautiful exotic India. Your Photo is a good contribution to TE. Rgds, Wolfgang.

adores (46979) 2011-01-17 9:20

Hi Vishal!
Guess I haven't visited this place when I was in the city. Unfortunately, time is never enough for everything. A good scene with this player in foreground and the old architecture in background.This instrument is really worth a photo! Colours are very good!

Nard (6972) 2011-01-20 6:28

Bjr Vishal

Magnifique portrait de ce musicien avec des couleurs vives aussi bien au niveau des vétements que du fond. la prise de vue 3/4 arrière est une bonne idée. Photo prise à l'entrée du fort?
Cdlt
Bernard

sacavem (18620) 2011-01-21 6:35

OLá Vishal,

This is one great portrait.Excellent details, very well framed and done
TFS and greetings
Filipe

danos (110407) 2011-01-27 0:40

Hello Vishal,
nice the snapshot with the man to play Ravanhatta sitting on the ground.I like the scene but i wonder why he's play without audience.Informative your note too.

Regards,danos

jaywalker (16105) 2011-01-27 12:53

Hi Vishal, A very nice photo of the musical lad, the light is excellent & a lovely blue sky, an interesting POV taken from behind & a pleasant architectural backdrop, kind regards Wilson.

jlbrthnn (76043) 2011-01-27 23:30

Hello Vishal,
The typical image, and this portrait are beautiful and interesting. I like the position of the musician who gives depth and allows to see clearly, but unfortunately not his musical instrument. Good picture quality. Bravo.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

claudeD (47754) 2011-02-02 9:00

Hello Vishai,

very fine portraitshot with excellent sharpness and fine fresh colors.Excellent informative note.Very well done.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

eldancer1 (36343) 2011-03-16 9:36

I like your pov and it has a good dof with sharp details. Very nice colors. Well done, tfs.

patdeph (35750) 2011-03-17 11:26

hello Vishal
j'aime toujours ces photos de musiciens si piitoresques à nos yeux d'occidentaux,avec leurs instruments que nous n'avons pas chez nous,et qui sont si beaux.Ici, la lumière est peut-être un peu dure, mais c'est compensé par les très belles couleurs et par la beauté du site.
Amitiés
Pascale

kordinator (8738) 2011-03-30 13:31

Hello Vishal
Very atrractive portrait of the musician.
Nice place with fantastic colorful architectural details.
Good depth and perfect perspective image.
Very well taken, excellent sharpness and clarity.
Great job.
Regards
Saša

pazufferey (4858) 2011-06-27 3:41

Bonjour Vishal,

Excellente image, accompagnée d'une note très intéressante.
Un instrument magnifique.
Belle couleur et la luminosité est bien gérée.
Amicalement
Patrick

fabbs99 (17179) 2012-08-12 7:40

Hello Vishal,

Nice presentation of the folk singer engaged in his profession around a beautiful surrounding.The colorful bricks of the fort make the picture more vivid.The singer also sits in a good angle for picture.Overall nice composition.

Regds
Farhat

ahmet54 (3600) 2012-10-06 3:34

Hi Vishaal,
interesting shot of a musician playing a traditional instrument. I like indian music. Especially the music of Ravi and Anoushka Shankar.
TFS,
Kind regards,
Roland

ourania (51103) 2014-07-01 9:17

Hello Vishal,
I like very much this composition and the way you worked with your slightly upward point of view and the perspectives. The musician and the picturesque setting in the background are very well connected, depth and clarity are great. The shadows hide some detail but are atmospheric, the colours are brilliant. A detail I particularly like is the presence of a group of people on top of the elegant wall. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

fotka (9139) 2014-07-08 8:10

Hi Vishal,
Great daily life picture from India. I like how you composed this shot with diagonal composition of the instrument. Good quality shot.
Kind regards,
Zbigniew