a portrait from Malawi Photo

Photographer’s Note

A girl living in a small village in southern Malawi.

I was working on a project there with one organization, I photographed children at a borehole, where they get water. Then I followed them to their houses, they were carrying buckets full of water on their heads.

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Robpulp (937) 2007-01-24 13:26

I like the depth of field in this shot, good concentration with the girl as well.

Rob

parbo (10970) 2007-01-24 13:28

Hi Maciej,

Excellent portrait of her is with meaningful looks and guest on eyebrow too. I like your well focused and colorful portrait of her. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

Galeota (10334) 2007-01-24 13:31

they were carrying buckets full of water on their heads

oh, ok..where's that in your photograph? I feel like a slight distance between your note, your image and your intention. The portrait is below average, generally speaking. It is way below YOUR personal level, imo. What's that number (9024)? A phone number of the tailor or what?

elihesamian (26091) 2007-01-24 13:41

Hello Maciej,

nice to see the portrait in your style,a deep and strong look by her eyes,and a sweet shy smiling,...and the fly ...say many things here,You captured her skilfully and very well worked,an impressive portrait shot you share with us,nicely done,Thanks,
Best
M

ndb1958 (9248) 2007-01-24 14:18

What a beautiful face, Maaciej. I like her way looking to you. Great portrait. Nino

Praetzer (1657) 2007-01-24 15:00

Great DOF. Like the eyes. Alfred

izmirli (3181) 2007-01-24 16:55

merhaba maciej
wonderful portrait picture.very good composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

weiphoto (335) 2007-01-25 0:04

Beautiful portrait. Nice composition. This image says Africa, in every positive way. I like the contrasting green over her dark skin.

SamB (1948) 2007-01-25 2:46

Hello, Maciej--
A nice portrait... but i'm certainly eager to see what you have after the magazine takes their cut, as this one seems just a little distant for my tastes, not pulling me into the culture too hard, or even really into her life. The expression is good, with very piercing eyes and technically i like how you were able to use a similar toned background, but still bring her out strong. Nice, but not particularly inspiring... although i'm definitely looking forward to what is to come.
Thanks!
sam

m_s_s (1649) 2007-01-25 4:38

Nice photo again,
needless to say... good compo, light, dof....
i'm waiting for some more shots from africa.
regards

Darren (6817) 2007-01-25 8:25

I guess the first question I would have is why didn't you show them carrying the water? This is a good, but very simple and plain portrait Maciek. Technically nothing wrong at all, though not near as interesting or challenging as I know you can do. The use of very shallow DOF is not something you have done a lot lately and it does look very nice here.

hamster (1045) 2007-01-25 12:27

Hey Maciek! Nice portrait. The boy has interesting eyes.

Albrecht (11074) 2007-01-28 5:10

Hi Maciej
Lovely portrait and colours of the clothes. A bit sad looking but intensive portrait.
take care,Albrecht