Shadow Keris

David · 6th November 2010, 09:43 PM

OK, just for fun because things seem a bit slow around here, a bi-product of my Halloween lighting for my party. I walked out of my study into the hallway and thought, oh look, that's kind of interesting. So i pulled out the camera for a shot. Most of my friends wouldn't recognize this shadow, but i would imagine that would be different here...

Too bad i don't know enough to write a book on the subject. This might make a nice cover.

A. G. Maisey · 6th November 2010, 11:42 PM

Love it!

All you need now is the content.

drdavid · 7th November 2010, 12:16 AM

Great shot David, an excellent bookcover.
drd

David · 7th November 2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Love it!

All you need now is the content.

Well Alan, you know, let me know if you ever write that book that you swear you will never write

....or it could even work for a magazine article title page i suppose...
Have camera, will work for keris....

BluErf · 7th November 2010, 05:09 AM

Great shot! And about time someone writes something more, even if it is a coffee-table book, about Malay kerises.

David · 9th November 2010, 12:47 AM

Well i'm sure that some of you might be wondering just what it is that creates such a beautiful shadow...

....and Kai Wee, i'd say if anyone here has access to beautiful Malay keris worthy of a nice "pin-up" coffee table book it's you...I'll have my agent call your agent and well do lunch...

tunggulametung · 9th November 2010, 08:44 AM

Can we please see the blade so that it's not againts forum rule of controversial post?

(and make sure it's not the shadow this time so it won't draw further speculation

).

Somebody please do a good reference book of keris Melayu.

Alam Shah · 9th November 2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Well i'm sure that some of you might be wondering just what it is that creates such a beautiful shadow...

....

Beautiful fittings.. looks like a piece from Kedah. If you don't mind David, can we see the blade..

Alam Shah · 9th November 2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BluErf

Great shot! And about time someone writes something more, even if it is a coffee-table book, about Malay kerises.

I'm in progress of writing.. still in the early stages but do need assistance and more inputs.. anyone who is willing to contribute can contact me at my email address..

tunggulametung · 9th November 2010, 05:53 PM

Outstanding piece!

On the positive side about the age (assuming it is not an antique, yet, whatever), it is good too see that such level of crafmentship is still available from contemporary artists.

@ Alam, as I nowhere understand keris Melayu I might not be able to contribute on the material side but let see if I can list some 'expected points' from the view of somebody who wish to learn, I will surely be in touch. I wish the writing progressing well.

6th November 2010, 09:43 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Shadow Keris OK, just for fun because things seem a bit slow around here, a bi-product of my Halloween lighting for my party. I walked out of my study into the hallway and thought, oh look, that's kind of interesting. So i pulled out the camera for a shot. Most of my friends wouldn't recognize this shadow, but i would imagine that would be different here... Too bad i don't know enough to write a book on the subject. This might make a nice cover. Attached Images

9th November 2010, 12:47 AM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	The substance behind the shadow... Well i'm sure that some of you might be wondering just what it is that creates such a beautiful shadow... ....and Kai Wee, i'd say if anyone here has access to beautiful Malay keris worthy of a nice "pin-up" coffee table book it's you...I'll have my agent call your agent and well do lunch... Attached Images

9th November 2010, 08:44 AM	#7
tunggulametung Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	the substance behind the sheath? Can we please see the blade so that it's not againts forum rule of controversial post? (and make sure it's not the shadow this time so it won't draw further speculation ). Somebody please do a good reference book of keris Melayu.

6th November 2010, 11:42 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,892	Love it! All you need now is the content.

7th November 2010, 12:16 AM	#3
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 371	Great shot David, an excellent bookcover. drd

7th November 2010, 05:09 AM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Great shot! And about time someone writes something more, even if it is a coffee-table book, about Malay kerises.

9th November 2010, 05:53 PM	#10
tunggulametung Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	Outstanding piece! On the positive side about the age (assuming it is not an antique, yet, whatever), it is good too see that such level of crafmentship is still available from contemporary artists. @ Alam, as I nowhere understand keris Melayu I might not be able to contribute on the material side but let see if I can list some 'expected points' from the view of somebody who wish to learn, I will surely be in touch. I wish the writing progressing well.