the Yi portraits : man

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• BitterMoon (955)
• [2008-05-05 13:34]
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Good evening Benny

I admire it too...
It`s so beautiful...it has the feeling like I was there
I`m so amazed by the quality of this photograph,by the composition you made,by the feeling that this photograph transmit,by the colors,so natural look...It`s simply outstanding.
I like it very much.

My kind regards

PS:what kind of film did U use?

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• Bartleby (1008)
• [2008-05-05 13:52]

Superb portrait Benny. The pose and expression of this man as well as the colors and the composition are smashing...plus the informative note. Very well done!
Cheers
Philippe

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• DzULA (742)
• [2008-05-05 14:10]

Hi Benny, very good composed photo, with very good colors and soft blurred peoples in the background. The details are perfectly sharp on the man in the front

Greetings
DzULA

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• Glint (1898)
• [2008-05-05 14:12]

hello Benny,
first class composition with lots of interest. You have captured the man's dignity and his environmentwith nice colour and sharpness where it is required. I like the softer focus around him. Interesting note too.
regards
Bev

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• mariandrea (773)
• [2008-05-05 14:49]

Hi Benny, good picture, I like the point of view with the men kinda of aligned... Colours are really good too. Maybe just a little less of soft focus at the back would have suited the image better. Chau chau!

Maria

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• messenger1 (724)
• [2008-05-05 15:32]

Hello, Benny -
Great candid portrait of this man with so much character in his face and posture. You used the light well. The photo and your excellent note really teach us about a part of the world, in the spirit of TE. Well done.

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• tomescuc (915)
• [2008-05-05 15:39]

It has a feel of Natl Geo, nice DOF and I like how you positioned the characters behind each other. Definitely a timeless impression.
tfs,
CT

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• Wanda1 (7580)
• [2008-05-05 22:22]

Hi Benny,
Great use of depth of field to bring the man in the foreground and his great expression into focus. The whole scene has a nice feeling about it and is very well composed.
Regards
Wanda

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• Morac (7327)
• [2008-05-06 2:06]

Good evening Benny,
Very good composed photo,
Superb portraitvery and good color.

(I return)
Regards

Marc

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• mirarer (2047)
• [2008-05-06 14:17]

Hi Benny,
Great compo. I like the natural colors and the expression of the man.
Regards,
Mirari

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• delkoo (23383)
• [2008-05-07 14:27]

hi benny
your portrait job is excellent and shows very well your sensitivity in general and in particular when aproaching people! Perfect framing,

didier

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• abulafia (4315)
• [2008-05-08 6:34]

Wow this is a good portrait Benny!
Can't really find anything to complain about.
Harry

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• vincz (17510)
• [2008-05-09 1:05]

Great attitude, excellent portrait with good tones and great choice of DOF.

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• johnfreeman (1601)
• [2008-05-09 6:09]
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Hi Benny,
This is a beautifully composed picture – although there are a lot of elements in it, it doesn’t feel at all cluttered. I particularly like the man’s dignified expression and the way the line of the four men is balanced by the baskets. The interlocking postures of the two horses provide the perfect background.
Was this a scan of a print or a slide? Just a minor point but there seem to be some dust/scratches (mainly on the horses, but also for example on the fourth man’s lower lip) which could easily be cleaned up either by using digital ICE in the scan program or by using the clone tool in Photoshop.
Very interesting and informative note too.
John

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• ThomasL (413)
• [2008-05-10 8:11]

Hi Benny,

Great shot! Wonderful colors and composition, a nice expression on the man's face, ... I also like the position of the man. Just great! TFS!

Greetings,
Thomas

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• ninaL (15311)
• [2008-05-13 12:52]

Hi, Benny.
Perfect, just perfect.
The scene is composed in a very inteligent way.
I like all elements of it.
Best regards. Grazyna.

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• Iva_R (1126)
• [2008-05-19 12:07]

Superbe composition, pleine de vie et de force. En plus de l'expression de l'homme qui est magnifique, j'aime la juxtaposition des éléments passés-présents. Les paniers et les chevaux en arrière-fond rappellent un temps passé, tandis que le parapluie, avec son manche en plastique (élément presque incongru ici), nous ramène à un présent. J'aime vraiment beaucoup!
Iva

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• chriswhitley (1081)
• [2008-07-01 13:13]

Beautiful portrait Benny. I've been to China a couple of times (Yunnan)and love visiting the rural areas with the different ethnic groups. The people are so friendly and welcoming. You have captured a typical scene very well. Chris

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• jvachon (198)
• [2008-07-26 13:31]

Hello Benny,
Great composition with lots of interest, natural colour and detail.
The expression on the mans' face is priceless.
Wonderful sensitivity.
Bravo!
joni