The Rag Lady - A Portrait. for KevRyan Photo

Photographer’s Note

...I've been really down for the past few days, so thank you Kev, for your encouraging words today.

Eshaben...and her bag of rags. She was in a real hurry as she needed to leave for the village to meet with her mother and the rest of her family.

Project: Underexposed - Lights in Dark Spaces

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dumaresq_ca (1880) 2007-05-11 8:34

Belle intensité de l'arrière plan qui place le sujet en évidence: j'aime bien!

Yves

pat0500 (21513) 2007-05-11 8:45

Hi Kajal,
Very beautiful portrait in your wonderful galery..!
Here too, good framing and very pretty colours, good light too..!
Very nice composition..!
Best regards,
Have a nice weekend.
Patrick

vagabondtravels (6115) 2007-05-11 8:51

Hi Kajal

Great colors and very sharp where it needs to be. This is an excellent project you have going here. Really well done.
Ben

Furachan (0) 2007-05-11 9:31

Those deep colors again and you're playing with what loks for all the world like vignetting on the upper edges of the frame. there is a bizarre thatricality to the juxtaposition of this dignified, imposing lady and the sack of garbage next to her, though it is her world of course. Your portrait work has transcendental aspects that shine through even when, like here, everything doesn't work perfectly.
Love,
Francis

fallan (1854) 2007-05-11 10:20

Nice portrait. The color of the background is what first attracted my attention.

jonathan_hart (22576) 2007-05-11 10:23 [Comment]

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belido (16577) 2007-05-11 12:18

Hi Kajal,

great composition. I like the work with light and its shadows. The yellow background works well. Congrats!
Regards,
Carlos

waseemkhan (1070) 2007-05-11 12:39

Hi Kajal ,
Great colors and very sharp where it needs to be. This is an excellent project you have going here. Really well done........
waseem khan

andy_yoes (275) 2007-05-11 14:08 [Comment]

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xavshot (62533) 2007-05-11 16:02

Bonsoir Kajal,
c'est une belle photo que j'apprécie beaucoup : le cadrage est bien choisi et les couleurs donnent beaucoup de relief à ce portrait. Bravo
Xavier

Glint (3042) 2007-05-11 16:57

hello Kaj,
Eshaben's dignity shines through. She may be in a hurry but her politeness and patience shines through. It looks to me as if she trusted in your work.
Sorry to hear you have been feeling down but you will come through your downer I am sure.
best wishes
Bev

Galeota (10334) 2007-05-12 0:51

Wow! Where do you find these colours?? The yellow seems the same type we find on interior walls dirty from nicotine. The (almost) square crop is a very good choice in terms of composition. Again a superb image.

Darren (6819) 2007-05-12 6:18

Maybe not as complex or (for me) quite as involving as some of your work from in closer, but a good photo nonetheless. The yellow is great and I like the juxtaposition of the cheery yellow vs the bag of rags. I also think the tension in her hands adds to the shot although I am not sure about the expression on her face. Personally, while I like a little toeing in via vignetting, I think you have done it a little too much here for my tastes. Nice shot Kaj.

PeterC (2242) 2007-05-14 0:43

Kaj,
Another great shot while its not quite as strong as some of your others it's still another excellent potriat. That yellow is just gorgeous and i really like the way her hands are so expressive.

Cheers
Peter

eleparc (24059) 2007-05-14 6:41

Hello Kajal,

the yellow hallo around her is the key to this shot in my opinion. the portrait of this woman with her opened bag is quite emotional and cannot let the viewer un affected. It is like the yellow hallo drives us into the photo;-)

Good shot!
Eric

anducina (8097) 2007-05-14 7:11

Very impressive portrait. Her expression is hard to forget. As it is said, a picture is worth a thousand words and this a perfect illustration for this. Excellent compo and light.

TFS,
Andreea

Flavia (10202) 2007-05-15 15:35

Hi Kaj,

Beautiful sensitive portrait. Her look to you passes some tenderness. The background color is amazing and contrasts very well with her sari. Love the square format too.

Regards,

Flavia

RGatward (19743) 2007-05-18 0:15

Not sure that this is quite for the theme. The strength of this one seems to be in the yellow backdrop, which is a prefect foil for the fine portrait. Hope you're up again now.

s10001in (1485) 2007-06-07 22:29

Hi kaj,
Writing you after long time.

Nice saturated colors are good use of Light..
Some how lady looks like Indian goddess with power circle around.
You really did great work in this series & even at actual field.
Keep it up.
-Regards,

ekinokswest (2974) 2007-06-28 19:33

I find your photos both informative and persuasive. It is convincing that , a rare population of the planet is wealthy , while the majority lives in very difficult conditions.

Luan (15935) 2007-07-20 2:08

Yellow my love ! Beautiful color that I have only see in India. YOur picture gallery is so great Kajal !!!

KevRyan (22408) 2007-07-21 7:38

A lovely portrait Kaj - really fantastic colour and formal composition - Eshaben and her work ....I've just discovered it because of a visit from a friend who has spent many years supporting work with street children in ahmedabad and I wanted to show him your images .......well you know i'm here for you whatever my friend.

best wishes Kev