The carpet cleaner of Xinaliq

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• daddo (8045)
• [2007-10-04 2:18]
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Hi Alexander. Stunning colours on the woman and the carpet. What a dramatic contrast to the almost monochromatic background. Monochromatic it may be, but also awe inspiring. what a landscape!Albanian Kavkaz, I had heard about it and wondered if there is any connection with the Albanians in the Balkans, or if the name is pure coincidence. Regards. Klaudio.

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• smarcell (8860)
• [2007-10-04 2:22]

The red of the carpet and the woman stands out from the background. A nice capture. Maybe I would have prefered a larger view, with more mountains in the frame, I don't know. It is a beautiful picture anyway.

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• xramm (695)
• [2007-10-04 2:31]

Hi Alexander

Good composition of cleaner in desert mountains.
Good work
Hakki

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• yanseiler (6557)
• [2007-10-04 4:06]

Hi Alexander, the colored cleaner is very contrasted with her environment, that's nice, taken at the right time...

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• SandROM (19)
• [2007-10-04 4:14]

Very nice photo! 3 weeks ago I was in Azerbaijan,but saw only the capital Baku.

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• AiresSantos (25614)
• [2007-10-04 5:18]

Hi Alexander,
Magnificent view of the carpet cleaner of Xinaliq, in desert mountains.
I like the POV, colours and how you framed the picture
TFS and greetings
Aires

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• servane (629)
• [2007-10-04 6:22]

Hello Alexander,

It's the best picture i've seen today with a perfect sharpness and a very well seen composition.The soft colors in the background help those on the first plan and the red color is raised.
i just regret not to see the face of the woman

Thank you for sharing

Servane

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• bwiti (6012)
• [2007-10-04 8:58]

What a nice shot ! I love so much the sweet colors and the contrast between the milky green and this lightning red so congratulations and sorry for my poor english...

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• worldcitizen (1733)
• [2007-10-04 16:59]

Hello Alexander,
I like this photo because it is something we don't see every day. The vivid colors of the colors and clothes jump out very well against the gray tones in the background. I like that you captured the woman in action, performing a chore from her daily life in the middle of such a wonderful and remote setting.

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• ktanska (12413)
• [2007-10-05 3:15]

Hi Alexander.
Strong feeling of daily life mixed with brightly coloured subject and good composition. Hazy background does not steal the main role, but still shows how great those landscapes are.
Kari

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• bantonbuju (43751)
• [2007-10-05 6:04]
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alex,
this is a sheer beauty, this image...the background dull-green mountains perfectly helped to isolate the reds of the carpet and the woman's dress...
that unspoilt naturalism of the place which you mention in your note is clearly recognizable in this image...
delicious work, and the place which i wish i was to, as well...
bw, j.

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• Didi (28998)
• [2007-10-05 9:36]

Hi Alexander
Very strange scene and interesting contrast difference between the main subject and the foreground.
Geat colours.
Cheers.

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• ben4321 (9199)
• [2007-10-07 4:25]

This is an interesting shot Alexander. The contrast between the bright colours of her clothing and carpets against the barrenness of the landscape is a striking one, and I like the overall simplcity of your composition.
Still, I think it would have been even better if you'd changed your position slightly to cut down on the space in the left foreground, and I'd have preferred it if you'd waited until her face was more visible.
Even so, I like this - good work.

Cheers,
Ben

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• brevbrev14 (20059)
• [2007-10-08 3:04]

Hi Alexander, beautiful image.
the red is so strong against this wonderful landscape!!
the background is out of the world!
fantastic!
ciao!
Valeria

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• chc (1468)
• [2007-10-09 4:14]

the way you played with colours here is very striking. An unrealistic brushwork is created. Well done
-c

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• Polonaise (16744)
• [2007-10-10 14:34]

Your picture Alexander, is...Hmmm...How to find the true word for it..?
..is very PHOTOGRAPHICAL
Only through the camera's lens you can create such photographical effect.
The fuzzy background and the unbelievable front colors - all together a soothing medicine for my eyes.
Thoughtful presentation pal, and the pleasant results of your trip into Caucasus mountains.

Stay sensitive, bro.

g.

PS: I really missed the visits to your gallery.

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• designsoul (21338)
• [2007-10-12 5:28]

Privet, Sasha,
a beautiful shot with the lovely saturated coloured carpet cleaner and the carpet amidst the toned down colours of the bare Caucasus. A very nice work, it looks like time stands still there... I think this should be printed large on a large wall!
take care,
sasa

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• Griet (487)
• [2007-10-12 5:33]

Hi Alexander,
strong contrasting colors against the almost B&W background
Nive POV too.
Regards and have a nice WE
Griet

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• alainh (31880)
• [2007-10-13 23:45]

Hello Alexander
another word, splendid painting of Azerbajian. i like the strongness of the colours behind the very clear aourounds.
a nice work
have a good day Alexander
alain

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• iason (376)
• [2007-10-17 11:16]

Hi alexander!
It is great!I could not imagine something like this.It is very interesting.The contrast of colours are great.

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• lespicaros (2363)
• [2007-10-17 11:29]

Very nice colors and nice composition
thanks for this picture
Best regards
Laurent

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• BOBDEMAY2 (62)
• [2007-10-17 12:27]
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• Luan (15873)
• [2007-10-21 23:30]

Wow, colorful subject against breathtaking landscape background, the perfect combinaison ;o) Such a nice place to clean up carpets.
Beautiful picture Alexander.
Luan

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• zmey (5076)
• [2007-10-22 8:02]
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lovely capture, alexander! beautiful colors and well used, selective focus. i would have preferred to see the carpet cleaners face, but then again, we cannot have it all, can we (and not sure, how azerbaijani women feel about eing displayed on fotos)? other than that, i find the composition to be perfect! TFS and my compliments!

kristaps

p.s. an excellent note.

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• gbeli (1907)
• [2007-10-25 11:08]

Hello Alexander
Amazing photo from Azerbaijan.
The vivid colors of the woman and the carpet and the low contrast of the other picture make a great atmosphere.
Regards

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• archimatica (7109)
• [2007-10-28 12:04]

Hi, Alexander.
This picture is fantastic. Wonderful the contrast between the red and the monochromatic background.
Well done.
Renzo

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• faubry (28079)
• [2007-11-06 3:29]

bonjour Alexander, a superb colorful photo, i like contrast between background and color clothes and carpet.. superb daily life from this country.thanks
francine

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• MayaG (2049)
• [2007-11-09 9:54]

What a superb shot, Alexander...textures on background textures. I don't know if my imagination is going wild now, but this image has something so magical in it, almost archetypal...I am expecting this woman to sit on the carpet and fly away!
Excellent photo and I envy you for this travel experience for sure!

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• riclopes (26838)
• [2007-11-12 3:30]

Olá Alexander, excellent shot in a fascinating landscape. Great contrast with the red clothes and nice diagonal of the carpet. A very attractive exotic scene.
Cheers,
ricardo

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• baba_flies (4643)
• [2007-11-15 8:33]

This Alexander knocks me totally out! Wonderful all these happy strong colors in the middle of almost nothing, in a rugged area with very little color and life at all. No wonder they started to use red and orange for their carpets. Somehow you don't expect anybody living here at all, this is maybe what is so surprising, seeing her working on her carpet. Excellent. Barbara.

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• leo61 (31826)
• [2008-02-27 12:06]

Hi Alexander!
Viewing a member`s favourite images,I found this jewel in your gallery.Everything is excellent here;colors,contrast POV and composition.And the DOF too ,with this valley in the background.A great shot!!!
Thanks for a new favourite.
Regards,Leo

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• kiks (4000)
• [2008-03-01 9:25]

Hi Alexander, het aller mooiste in deze foto vind ik het contrast van the kleuren van het karpet en kleding met de omgeving. Echt fantastisch en onwerkelijk. Prachtig gezien en vastgelegd
Vr. gr.
KIKs

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• elitsa (391)
• [2008-05-14 3:08]

Amazing image, Alex!
Very nice contrast b/n the grey mountains in the background and the coloured woman and carpet in the foreground.. Excellent point of view..
Bravo!
elitsa