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Photographer’s Note

The streets of Surabaya's old town and market are a mazelike wonderland of alleys, dark corners, food stalls and interesting characters.

I was so mesmerized by the sights and smells of the place that I didn't notice that the wicked chili witch was preparing a potion for me, thank god I reacted in time and took her picture and quickly ran away or else I wouldnt be here posting this photo.

delic, leo61, Philippe, flory, happypoppeye, noborders has marked this note useful

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delic (6735) 2007-09-12 11:38

Those peppers do look wickedly hot. Interesting facial expression. Fine street capture, Daniel. Regards,
Hakan

leo61 (43336) 2007-09-12 11:39

Hi Daniel!
I just finished my very hot Thai dinner,I LOVE CHILIES!
Good shot of this lady offering you the hot stuff.You placed her perfect in the frame and I like the background and marketatmosphere.
Regards,Leo

bwiti (402) 2007-09-12 11:48

Quel étrange personnage ! On dirait un elfe qui revient des champs.... voila ce que l'on appelle un air malicieux ! Félicitations...

atlantida (2323) 2007-09-12 12:23

It means "witch" in spanish? Oh yeah, I finally learned some spanish after watching so many soap operas:) I'm a little scared by her look, can she do something to me through the photo? What a look, very well caught, I love the whole compo including the red hot.
Gordana

Philippe (11771) 2007-09-12 12:37

Bonjour, Daniel. On arriverait presque à te croire. Le regard de cette dame a quelque chose d'hypnotisant. J'aime beaucoup l'harmonie des couleurs et le côté vraiment exotique qui ressort de cette photo. Bon portrait, belle ambiance et bons contrastes.

faubry (32281) 2007-09-12 12:51

bonsoir Daniel, tu as fait de superbes cliches en Indonesie... ici une photo avec une ambiance..son regard est un peu envoutant.. a ++ francine

SamB (1948) 2007-09-12 22:00

Hello, Daniel--
Nice work here, you handled the lighting very well, catching the rich colors of the clothing and walls and chilis in a very moody fashion, and her expression is intense, indeed. The timing works well, also, catching the chili right as it began to fall, the motion just starting to blur at 1/25.
Thanks!
sam

barrufeto_77 (25719) 2007-09-12 22:23

Hola señor.

Desde luego, así me gusta...jugándote el pellejo por una foto que colgar...muy bien hecho.

Lo mejor, por supuesto, el momento y naturalidad.

Un saludad, Oscar

Furachan (0) 2007-09-13 0:12

Great shot, Daniel, no question. Reminds me of some of Kajspice's bet stuff from India. The expression on the "witch's" face is priceless, as are the glowing chilis. Superb color work.
Best,
Francis

John_F_Kennedy (31263) 2007-09-13 3:36

Public markets are indeed colourful places to shoot. You did well the composition here.
Best wishes,
Achim

flory (4804) 2007-09-14 22:58

hi Daniel,
;)) don't be so harsh with her,dear Daniel;)i agree that have an interesting glance,but..probably,the way she frowns in your camera;)and really like how she presents 'the wicked chili'!
thanks and nice weekend!
Flory

yanseiler (20) 2007-09-15 1:16

superbe regard... elle à l'air sympa cette femme... Joli le haune sur la droite qui cole bien avec le rose de ses habits...

delkoo (34244) 2007-09-15 5:40

bonjour daniel;
elle est fiere de te presenter ses superbes piments, son air coquin colle bien a ton commentaire.

a+ didier

ninaL (19456) 2007-09-17 12:10

Bonsoir, Daniel.
J'aime énormement cette expression et toute l'attitude corporelle de cette femme au travail.
Excellent timing !!!
Amicalement, Grazyna.

happypoppeye (4060) 2007-09-25 12:12

Great shot Daniel.
Love the woman's expression, looking like she fell in love with you at first site...trying to entice you with her wicked chili potion...are you sure you didn't even spend the night?
A good composition with nice, darker toned colors. It's that look that makes this one though...

Great work
John

MarcT (21097) 2007-10-11 8:15

Salut Daniel,
superbe petite vieille qui ne manque pas de piment si j'ose dire!
Ceci dit, elle a un regard qui tue! Qu'est-ce qu'elle pouvait bien penser?
Amicalement
Marc

noborders (14199) 2007-10-25 13:15

Funny note, a bit alarming, the poor woman, if she knew she was talked about that way... strange look from her and the result is a great photo ! Excellent... Vive les piments, si photogéniques et un agrément culinaire indispensable sous ces cieux !