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Photographer’s Note

I was at One Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya last week. There was a section with stalls displaying Sarawak goods. At about 7PM, there was a cultural dance performed by this lovely beauty together with another 2 dancers. Asked for their permission and took a few shots before their Ngajat Dance.

The largest state in Malaysia, Sarawak is blessed with an ethnically diverse population, which consists of both indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. The former comprises Ibans, Malays, Bidayuhs, Melanaus, Kenyahs, Kayans, Bisayahs, Kelabits, Penans and Muruts; while the latter include the Chinese and other Asians, as well as a few Europeans. You may read more about Sarawak here.

The photo was cropped to focus more on the lady. Did some touch up to get rid of the flash reflection from her forehead.

I seldom do potrait, your critiques and comments are welcome.

aloyho, summersun, Luan, nbournas, jhm, weswang, hmdparsi, pablominto has marked this note useful

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kclai (2267) 2005-05-27 0:26

Hi Chai
Good portrait and touch-up work. But unfortunately, the shot is too "stiff". Try to captured these lovely lady during the dance. It will give more "life" to the picture.
Best of luck.
Eric Lai

aloyho (6109) 2005-05-27 1:32

Hi Chai,
A good cultural kind of photo with strong local flavour. Sharpness and clarity is good. I agree with Eric that a more natural pose will make it stronger. Still a good shot. Regards.

summersun (4964) 2005-05-27 2:35

a very nice portrait, very sharp and colorful. I like the silver thing she's wearing on her head.
Vanessa

Luan (15935) 2005-05-27 4:24

Hello Chai,
beautiful portrait, I like the vivid colors and the beuatiful silver jewes she is wearing. I like his look, she is very pretty.
Well done.
Luan

Albrecht (11223) 2005-05-27 11:11

Hi Chai
Wonderful sharp and good coloured portrait. Lovely, good job, greetings Albrecht

nbournas (3223) 2005-05-27 11:41

Nice job however I think your shot could benefit from a tighter crop.

auday (71) 2005-05-28 4:12

good job, i like it, i didnt know about that performe, i do live neer by 1utama. it's really clear shot, excelent job.

jhm (83378) 2005-05-28 10:51

Dear Chai,
I find this a very beautiful portrait but also the attire of this girl is wonderful, you can her thanks for this lovely posture.
Thanks for comment!
John.

Ulises (1026) 2005-06-07 11:33

chai,
very nice picture, i like the colors and the composition, interesting note, how did you remove the reflection of the flash from her face?
rgrds
ulises

weswang (18223) 2005-06-15 10:34

Hi Chai, A nice portrait of the well dressed up lady. You have very well used the shallow DOF in taking this clear and sharp picture. A well captured sharp image. I especially enjoy the head decorations. It looks that it is a very complicated crown. Thank you for sharing.

Burberry1 (6041) 2005-07-09 14:19

Hello Chai:)))
A beautiful portrait:)))
Very sharp and with nice background controll.
I also like the vivid colors:))))

Good work:)))

Greetings from poland,
AgNiEsZkA

hmdparsi (483) 2005-07-28 2:21

such a nice potrait.good job.

optic (0) 2005-08-31 20:21

Hi Chai,
You did a wonderfull portrait, i like the composition the colours & details, light is beautifull. Very well done,

Greetings from Canada,

saigon (5521) 2005-09-02 14:22

pour moi le meilleur de la photo c'est le portrait!
j'aime beaucoup celui la!
bravi CHAI!
bye....saigon.

Marlis (2274) 2005-09-08 6:03

hello Chai,
you should do more portraits... this one is lovely. The girl looks very relaxed- you put her at ease.
Stunning beauty and elegance- well done.
Marialuisa

jbweasle (9294) 2005-10-07 16:34

Hi Chai. Another pretty lady that I can't resist ;-)

pablominto (41398) 2006-08-17 8:41

Hello Chai,
A beautiful lady, a beautiful portrait!
Good even lighting leaving great skin tones and fine details, and you capture her professional dancer expression well...
Great colours and details in her dress, non-intrusive background!
Greetings,
Pablo -

fannyloh (128) 2007-05-03 23:23