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Photographer’s Note

This is my final portrait in my series the turbans of Rajasthan.

I came accross this man in the market at the end of the day in the town of Amber selling his goods and I liked his nice features and his bright red turban.

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mark_mk (246) 2009-05-04 9:16

Hi Wanda,
what a nice portrait, the red turban is an eyecatcher and the man seems relaxed, means he must have enjoyed your little photoshooting ;-)
Image quality is superb, but I wouldn´t expect anything else from this lens, a great portrait lens! Very nice one Wanda, I really like it!

Take care
Mark

TopGeo (22495) 2009-05-04 9:58

Hi Wanda,,,,
You gave a portrait that has possible elements! The frame the precision the colours and more the expression that impresses a splendid presentation I praise you!
Regards
Georgios

peppe59 (2322) 2009-05-04 11:09

Ciao Wanda,
I visit your gallery for the first time I find, it high-quality, I compliment for this image from the perfect POV and the great quality. I see that never you have not come in Italy, a sin it is always time. Excuse my English.
Saluti
Peppe

stevesaba (3976) 2009-05-04 11:31

Hi Wanda!
Another nice turban shot! I think I am almost done too.....hehe. He does have a pleasant look to him. Good clarity, and great colors on his turban. Nice work, take care,
Steve

jonathan_hart (22739) 2009-05-04 16:55

this guy smokes, there is an obvious clue on his face ^^
good quality of the photo,
the glance of the man seems quite melancholic
jc

bukitgolfb301 (5144) 2009-05-04 17:03

Hello my dear Wanda

How splendid potrait photo this is !?
Nice his expression, color management. F/8 and 1/80 are a little controversial, do you have any reason for these choices ? Anyway Congratulation on your great job !

Thanks for sharing and best regards
Takero

Floydian (30970) 2009-05-05 1:09

Hoi Wanda,

Hij kijkt niet echt happy, maar wat je hebt neergezet is heel erg goed. Zoveel detail in zijn wit shirt, de scherpte in zijn gezicht is prachtig, die kleine 85m/m is toch een fantastisch lens he....heel erg mooi.

Groetjes,

Henk

manojtnair (427) 2009-05-05 2:02

hi wanda,
excellent portrait. sharp with good dof. the expression and all the wrinkles on the face have been captured nicely. tfs.
manoj

vincz (19075) 2009-05-05 2:10

Very well done with the red and the white. Image quality is excellent he looks also so kind. Great one.

Silvio1953 (43412) 2009-05-05 6:23

Ciao Wanda, fantastic portrait of this old man with great expression, splendid colors and excellent clarity, very well done, ciao Silvio

Bartleby (5220) 2009-05-05 11:32

Hi Wanda,
I like this portrait of yours. The bright red is indeed very catchy and his expression intriguing.

Philippe

holmertz (10115) 2009-05-07 6:46

Hello Wanda,
I have appreciated your series of Rajasthani turbans. They are all nice portraits and an interesting reminder that there are so many ways to wrap a turban. The character of this old man is strong enough to hide the fact that the background is slightly disturbing. I have been to India long enough to know how difficult it can be to find a proper, neutral background.
Best regards,
Gert

PixelTerror (87195) 2009-05-08 10:19

Hi Wanda,
The older the better, we see many children portraits or images on TE but I prefer by far portraits of older people because they have a lot more dignity when looking at the camera, not sure aout what to do with the hand here, keep it, crop it... I like the red turban of course !
Have a nice day JY

trekks (14336) 2009-05-09 1:40

hi Wanda

I take a look at your profile countries, and wow! you have traveled to many in the southern hemiphere, and India 176 photos!

Impressive and I wonder how long was your period of travel to India?

One of the strong portraits about India is that people wear strong colors to make it so striking like this headwear.

[History of turbans - People first began to wear Turbans in the Sudan according to Leo Frobenius a German historian.]

Very nice sharp portrait shot. He looks handsome.

tfs, bill

MarcT (21105) 2009-05-19 20:04

Hi Wanda,
You have superb series of turbans. I like the details and colors your picture. Perhaps should you have chosen to show all of the hand or to crop it out...
Cheers
Marc