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imtiyaz (997) 2008-12-10 3:45

Excellent POV,
the B&W works well here,
One point the white vehicle in the background distracting the image,
Except that every thing is really amazing here.

Congrats,
Imtiyaz Basha M S

ninaL (19450) 2008-12-10 4:03

Hi, Kamran.
Strong and impressive.
Very speaking photograph.
Best regards. Grazyna.

adamchewts01 (838) 2008-12-10 4:12

I don't know what help can I provide but surely I would not do any dumb things to intentionally or unintentionally hurt someone to this stage.

I pray to God for his forgiveness and bless this people with mercy and provide them hope and ease their suffering.

Adam

daddo (11279) 2008-12-10 4:41

Salam Kamran. The tragic face of the Afghanistan. Where does the blame lie? When did it all begin? With the concept of nationhood? How to hold disparate peoples within artificially imposed borders? Powerful shot- that a human being should be reduced to this! B&W seems to be your forte.Regards. Klaudio.

andywo (2819) 2008-12-10 6:34

Hi Kamran
Interesting shot, good portrait of this old women, nice B&W version and very good note! Excellent done.
Congratulations!!!
Andrzej

pisces (770) 2008-12-10 7:00

Hi Kamran!
Striking B/W portrait. Love the expression on the old woman's face! Great POV and sharpness!
TFS
Maria

everlasting (10898) 2008-12-10 7:59

A true portrait of misery and suffering, Kamran.

alftrek (2771) 2008-12-10 18:52

Hello Kamran,
I like your photo and the rather moving note, both convey the immensity of suffering and poverty of this old woman. Her expression tells it all and it is superbly captured. The expression is so touching that I wonder whether I should treat this outstanding photographic work as a piece of art for my leisure viewing and comments. I believe you have done well to share the ugly side of the world which is not always colourful and pleasant.

I think the natural lighting was not with you, so I did a quick PP to lighten up her face. Do let me know what you think, Kamran.

Thanks for sharing something so meaningful.

Regards
Alfred

SteveH (3885) 2008-12-11 0:12

Hi Kamran, What to say, the note together with the image make something very powerful. On the image I think I would have preferred it without the van on the LHS, perhaps with her more to the left. Being very picky - there seem to be some smudges in the sky - PP artifacts, perhaps? But hats off to you for getting down and making this image and sharing those thoughts. cheers, Steve

Atousa (3434) 2008-12-12 22:18

Salam Kamran,

This is so sad yet true unfortunately ! .. B n W works well here , for it shows a hurting truth ..the BG says indirectly that how much indifferent sometimes we are toward what is really going on around us!..TFS
Regards, A

ikas (611) 2008-12-14 3:11

kamran ji,

u did excellent job, its really hard to anticipate good subject and then to capture it

take care n bye

irfan

macondo (13071) 2008-12-16 4:17

Hi Kamran.
Amazing shot; I'm glad I caught up with it. I also looked at the WS. I think it would have worked just as well if the background had been darkened - the converse of what you have here. Anyway, it's the close-up wide angle view of this pathetic and tragic figure which makes the photo so stunning. The incredibly bitter look on her gnarled face, and the way she has shrunk herself down to occupy the absolute minimum space. I don't find the van a distraction as it reminds us that the banalities of life go on regardless of the human tragedy played out silently on the footpath. I don't know if I'd be bold enough to take a shot like this. Great work.
Regards,
Andrew

delpeoples (5810) 2009-01-20 1:51

Oh God, what a fantastic - yet tragic - shot. I feel like crying. Brilliant work Kamran. Kind regards, Lisa