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traditional Balinese dancer

Legong is a form of Balinese dance and arefined dance form characterize by intricate finger movements, complicated footwork, and expressive gestures and facial expression, originated in the 19th century as royal entertainment. this shot was taken in Ubud, Bali where the dancers were performing in a stage.i love the finger movement and facial expressions of the dancer.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: Indonesia
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © PRADEEP RAJA KANNAIAH