Casting shadows -- behind the screen during a performance
The first step is buying a fresh cow hide
After the hide is stretched on the rack and dried
Kosal working on a pattern for a large shadow puppet
A craftsman punches out leather following a pattern for a small puppet
Staining the leather for a shadow puppet
A newly finished large shadow puppet
Performers with shadow puppets on stage
Backstage during a performance blending dance and puppetry
The shadows of the audience during a show
Shadow puppets and puppeteers clash
Shadow puppets and puppeteers behind the curtain
The performers take a bow after the show
Newly finished large shadow puppets on display at the show
Three guests have a look behind the curtain after the show
