Yesterday, at University College, there was a Holi celebration. I got some photos.
Author: Milan
In the spring of 2005, I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in International Relations and a general focus in the area of environmental politics. Between 2005 and 2007 I completed an M.Phil in IR at Wadham College, Oxford. I worked for five years for the Canadian federal government, including completing the Accelerated Economist Training Program, and then completed a PhD in Political Science at the University of Toronto in 2023.
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Looks like a lot of fun. Have you watched Mica’s “holi” vimeo from India? It is cheerful.
Holi Zorbing!
How did you create the effect of the constant blowing of powder?
It’s an animated GIF compiled from several photographs.
How did you protect your lenses from the dust?
I was using Canon’s 24-70 f/2.8L lens, which I think is considered weather-sealed. My 5D Mark II body is not, however, so I wrapped it in a plastic bag with a hole for the lens. It still has bits of paint ground into some of the controls.
In the end, you have to choose between keeping your equipment safely in a box or studio and being able to get photos in interesting conditions.