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• ryno (3676)
• [2006-10-28 12:22]

Hi David, this is a great shot from my part of the world. I like the colour and texture of the mud house and straw roof. This is a very typical African home. A nice balanced composition, showing her next to her dwelling. Regards
Ryno

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• fayeulle (23706)
• [2006-10-28 12:40]

Hi David
I like very much this shot, because private visits are not essy in such countries. Tou framed it very well and you got vivid color.
Cheers
JP

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• branley (3681)
• [2006-10-28 13:28]

Hi David,

a lovely balanced composition with vivid contrasting colours. A fine capture, very well done.

Regards

Stephen

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• vincz (17520)
• [2006-10-29 3:41]

Interesting colourful daily life shot. Wide angle is bringing some strange shapes especially in the face on the woman! Well done anyway!

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• celinaconroy (717)
• [2006-10-29 4:10]

Hi David,
There's a real sense of being introduced to this woman and her home. A balanced composition and I can only imagine who dificult it must have been to get this image without intruding too much even if she was relaxed about it. Aside of that the image offers a perspective of village life. How clean the compound is when our streets are littered with debris.
Best wishes,
Celina

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• jhm (68030)
• [2006-10-29 6:07]

Hi David,

I think this woman pose with a sense of honor for the camera, it's very spotless around her small house, you show us very lovely the life quality of the people in this very poor country, excellent picture of composition and colours! Very well done! Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice sunday,
John

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• ahmet54 (2005)
• [2006-10-29 6:21]

Hello David,
great colours. The lady's face is because of the light too shadowed. You can't see her chin. But she looks friendly.
Kind regards,
Roland

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• elmec (12184)
• [2006-10-29 15:42]

Hello David!
Great scene from his daily - life!
Good composition with portrait!
Best regards!

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• PJE (18445)
• [2006-11-01 22:17]

Hello David. I can see the effect of this wide angle lens on the face of this lady. I was impressed with the neatness from the workshop viewpoint too. It must have been a very interesting place to visit. Excellent results and quite the eye-opener for others to see. Cheers!

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• mphotographies (1440)
• [2006-11-06 1:51]

Hey David,
I like the 'earthy' feel of the village, the indigenous materials used in their houses somehow blend with the natural colours of the earth and sky. I like the inclusion of Ma Nkmo in the composition giving the sense of 'Welcome to my home'. I like this a lot ;)
Regards,
om

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• rbcy1974 (20384)
• [2006-11-08 16:58]

Hello David
There is something very educational about a photo showing someone standing in front of their home,
this picture tells us a lot about this man's living conditions
Very good angle,
well done
Regards
Daniel

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• vagabondtravels (5904)
• [2006-11-09 21:02]

Hi David

Nice comp and colors. The oranges are very good. Great capture of daily life and what a portrait. A little effect from the 12mm but works well.
Ben

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• keribar (39760)
• [2006-12-02 2:33]
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Hello David,


I looked at this one for a while: First I am wondering how secure is Zimbabwe for white people taking pictures in villages like this one. Then I must say that you balanced the picture perfectly, the woman and the hut. I am still thinking ( I can't help doing it ) how would I have framed if I was there and I would have perhaps tried a shot from below, I mean kneeling a bit. This is pure imagination, and in that case the woman would have had her head a bit above. But I also think that we would loose then a portion of the red earth which is also so appealing.
Brain exercices !

All the best - Izzet

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• sergio1 (12138)
• [2006-12-04 4:00]

Hi David

Lovely portrait and great compo. I like the lights and sharpness. Good shot to daily life.
Well done
Sergio