Ifugao Maestro Photo

Photographer’s Note

He is an Ifugao elder.

After playing his flute, he burst into a smile.
He must be proud of himself, as several people were listening intently (including myself) while he was playing his music. I did not think he was good at music at first glance, but I was wrong, he played the song beautifully.

What song did he play? It's "Silent Night", very appropriate for the time then.

He's wearing his native attire - a g-string, hat
and cloth to partially cover his upper body. However, with the cold weather, he had to wear a jacket :)

This is my 3rd post of Banaue (in Ifugao province), its people and the rice terraces.

jhm, verge, Kenny10pin, aznegrao, Rinie_Hoff, carper, joseelias, fooeleen, kyzer has marked this note useful

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sun_web (667) 2005-01-07 1:42

Great shot! I liked his innocent smile. Excellent job!

sharkattack (268) 2005-01-07 4:25

its just fantastic shot............well done...

jhm (83352) 2005-01-07 7:07

Hi Alford, again great portrait, the Maestro make much pleasure, He like of are music, very sharp and clear. My compliments again Alford!

verge (1239) 2005-01-07 7:34

Alford, very good dof, very good color and very sharp. the smile is priceless. well done...rgds

verge

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-01-07 8:20

I like the persons expressions here, very delightful, very good clothing too and the colours are splendid, very good close up

well done

aznegrao (10246) 2005-01-07 17:38

Otima definição em uma imagem forte, de um momento natural e descontraido. O momento foi otimo Alford, parabens.

drow (85) 2005-01-08 2:09

I really like the way he's smiling. Looks like a very nice man. Beautiful colors and I like how you included a little of the rice terraces to show where he's from. regards, dave

manny (21378) 2005-01-09 9:20

Very nice colors contrast. Nice sharpness in the face. I really should go there...it's on my list.

Rinie_Hoff (9334) 2005-01-11 17:04

Hi Alford, this is a very nice protrait of this man, he's got a very catching smile, even if you can't communicate, you can smile with him, I guess. Nice composition.

Hayri_CALISKAN (918) 2005-01-27 9:36

Absolutely great caracter shot with great expression. The backgrouns is seems very nice. Usually the face details are seems perfectly. Very well composed.
Regards, Hayri.

joseelias (367) 2005-02-14 8:50

You capture the smile of the people very well. And this is no exception. Very nice colors, details and clarity. About the framing I think that he is just a bit centered. Maybe zooming out and focusing a bit to the right (if possible) would be very nice as he would still be the main element in the photo but we would also have a great background that would fit him in is environment.

fooeleen (713) 2005-02-24 15:02

great moment captured, natural pose and sincere smile. beautiful!

Jocels (79) 2006-01-20 23:50

hi alford,
I saw some native people just like him in Bukidnon in Mindanao, yet I was never able to get pictures of them as you have done. im glad that they were so willing to smile for the camera! i like his hat! i want that hat!
regards,
Theresa

kyzer (337) 2008-05-13 5:35

Hi Alford,

I joined much later than this photograph was taken.. but it is better late than never to comment .. i saw the photo on the web page of TE and captured my attention..

I like the innocent smile of this village elder..the sharpness is excellent..and contrasting colors with bright red and fading green at the rice teraces.. on the hill.

Gud wishes to you and regards to all the people of Banaue in Ifugao province..

Peace and cheers,
Paddurags