Here are some of the pix I took during Divali festivities yesterday. I took over 100 pix, but these are some of the best. I didn’t use flash at all (except for a few pics), and relied on the lighting from the deyas (small oil lamps) and the overhead street lamps.
I first went to Ethel Street in St James, and had to walk from 3 streets away because I couldn’t get a closer parking spot. There were a lot of people there, from all walks of Trinidadian life, who came to enjoy the sights and sounds of the celebrations.
Then I went to Adam Smith Square in Woodbrook, where the celebrations were a bit muted, and not as intricate. After walking around for about 5 minutes, I opted to leave.
It was magical. Enjoy the pictures.
Peace and Rice,
jw
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October 29, 2008 at 5:45 pm
anonyjw
Not using flash gave the pix that “Sepia” look that you see.
In fact, when I set the camera to capture in Sepia colour mode, they looked black & white!
With cameras getting cheaper and more hi-res, I think I’m in need of a new pea shooter. I really think these pics are a bit too grainy.
October 29, 2008 at 6:34 pm
The TriniGourmet
nice pix
will link to em in my next Divali food post 
Didn’t mind the quiet vibe at Adam Smith, was looking for something mellow and romantic 
May check out Ethel ST next year as well tho … but i like the mellow scene and watching the kidz 
October 29, 2008 at 7:26 pm
anonyjw
*snores*
“Ummm? Wha’… what?” *wipes dribble off chin*
“You were saying something about Adam Smith Squ…”
Zzzzzzzzzzz …
October 29, 2008 at 10:10 pm
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