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A Ladhaki woman observes the scene in a side building of the Lamayuru monastery.

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holmertz (10115) 2009-02-04 10:50

Hello Paul,
Great portrait where the window frames are as important to the composition as the woman herself. Excellent light and sharpness. Well done.
Gert

leo61 (44112) 2009-02-04 11:34

Hi Paul!
A great portrait of this old lady.I like her pose and expression and how she is framed by the old window.The overall sharpness is perfect and I like these pale tones.
Regards,leo

saxo042 (16576) 2009-02-04 12:09

Hi Paul,
A character filled portrait that goes beyond the surface... Very good colours and capture.
Best regards
Gunnar

bukitgolfb301 (5144) 2009-02-04 12:13

Hello my dear Paul

Yes I like this kind of style photo very much.
Her wrinkled face and expression is very attractive. Quiet color management is effective. God job !

Best regards and many thanks

Takero

Charo (32190) 2009-02-04 13:12

Hello Paul,
Excellent portrait of this old woman also faces the old window. Superb framing and textures.
Greetings,
Charo

claudees (490) 2009-02-04 21:42 [Comment]

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delkoo (35024) 2009-02-05 4:46

hi paul
Lamayuru is a fantastic place, i like the way that your framed her, she was a the right place at the right moment.
nicely spotted and well executed.

didier

Cretense (57564) 2009-02-05 5:24

Hi Paul!

One of the most impressive portaits I have seen in a long time! Fantastic framing and composition, excellent light managment, great "interaction" with your model! Outstanding photo! Congratulations!

Hercules

silverhead (1642) 2009-02-05 10:13

Hi Paul. Super portrait! Excelent composition and sharpness. Congratulations.
Köksal

stego (22500) 2009-02-05 11:57

Hi Paul,
A very curious portrait of a curious old lady. Despite the great differences, it's funny how some habits are so alike - here in Portugal is still usual to see old ladies watching what's going on in front and below their windows. The window makes a great "double frame inside the frame".
Regards, José.

Morac (21131) 2009-02-05 14:16

Hello Paul!
A great portrait of this old lady.
Fantastic framing and composition.
Regards
Marc

mikele_pl (2308) 2009-02-05 16:10

Hi Paul,
it is a very fine portrait. her and the window match each other perfectly. Sharpness and textures are superb.

greetings

michal

PS I'll be back tomorrow

macondo (13345) 2009-02-05 17:58

Hello Paul.
A very fine portrait/daily life shot. I like the gentle light and colour tones. You have placed the window centrally, but the position of the woman in the window is just right in your frame. You captured a superb expression on her face, and the detail is excellent. The old window and the old lady seem to go together very well, as if they belong to each other. It's easy to imagine her face n this window day after day.
Regards,
Andrew

papagolf21 (57015) 2009-02-06 1:43

Bonjour, Paul,
Excellent, tel est le premier mot venant à l'esprit en découvrant cette composition.
Très belle mise en image d'un moment de la vraie vie au quotidien.
Bravo pour ce superbe portrait.
Amitiés.
Philippe

gunbud (28295) 2009-02-07 18:21

Hi Paul,
Wonderful portrait of this elderly lady with such an intense gaze.
Makes us wonder what is catching her attention and what is going through her mind to make such a quizzical expression on her deeply linned face.
Regards, Tom

CaesarP (3694) 2009-02-08 4:50

Hello Paul,
great portrait, hard history written on her face.
Very good.
Regards cAESAR

Angshu (34243) 2009-02-08 21:06

Hello Paul
An excellent portrait. Love the way how you framed the old lady with the window. Her face is that of curiosity. Nice natural colours, but it's your framing & compo. which stands out. Fine work Paul!
Regards
Angshu

raphaelhcm (490) 2009-02-09 17:35

Hey Paul,
I agree with your introduction page and your respect your choice by post process your pics as less as possible! and it is the case with this picture... but the framing, the attitude and the exposure of the picture are very well managed.
What a beautiful portrait and good frame of the window.

This woman looks like the Vietnamese Ethnie "H'Mongs", her face and way to wear...
Best regards,
Raphael

mauro61 (16638) 2009-02-12 2:15

ciao Paul,
mi colpisce molto questo ritratto carico di anni e di curiosità.
perfetta definizione e gran lavoro
buona giornata
maurizio

faubry (32511) 2009-02-15 6:15

Bonjour Paul very nice and decentred composition, good wood details window;
congratulations
francine

ilvao (2250) 2009-02-17 12:59

Hi,
Well done
Reminds me people at window in Bhutan
Great composition and colors
Take care

soubhik25 (15) 2009-03-11 18:31

Hi,really a good photo,I too like this type of photography where you can see the thought of the person in the eyes.Its the photographer's eyes that looks around for these kind of shots,keep it up,"spare of thought for the lady sitting and looking out of the window in such far flung area where she may not get the necessary medicines if she requires one"yet they are there and happy,God is great...

scalerman (25787) 2009-03-20 13:42

Paul: an irresistible image - nice 'framing', natural colors, and cultural relevant for TE - nice work - tops, c

vincz (19075) 2009-03-21 2:52

Classical ... and so well done here. I did not go to Ladhak yet but in many other regions of the Himalaya I saw such scenes. The unity of the tones is excellent.

ddupre2 (888) 2009-06-07 1:47