Thanaka girl Photo

Photographer’s Note

The photo was taken in Kanchanaburi which is a province along the Myanmar border in the West some 130 kilometers from Bangkok. The attractions of Kanchanaburi are the historic railway bridge built by the Japanese during WW II, scenic Kwae Yai and Kwae Noir Rivers, cave shrines, Buddhist monasteries, hill tribe villages. The girl comes from the tribe called MON which consists of refuges from Burma who live in very basic and pure conditions but still are enjoying life. The forefathers of the Mon tribe moved to Ratchaburi during the first Rattanakosin period and lived beside the Mae Klong River . Even now ,they continue to follow their old tradition of paying respect to the household spirits, and the spirits of their ancestors. They are also very serious about their Buddhist religion, believing that they were the first race to bring Buddhism from India.

The Mon's most important ceremony is called "Songkran Cho Mon" or "Mon New Year", and is usually held about one week after Thai Songkran. They have many interesting games, most notably "Mon Saba" which is a pitch-and-toss game. I think it is wonderful to know such great culture and these friendly people who do not have much but still are very open and ready to invite You for tea.

ALIRIZA, ribeiroantonio, jcdurka1, patdeph, mydrjoe, dareco, gunbud, Angshu, trekks, danos, leo61, Colombiana, luisafonso, jorgi has marked this note useful

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ALIRIZA (16197) 2008-10-13 13:20

Hi Agnieska
Superb portrait of this lovely girl. I like her thoughtful expression a lot. This is perfectly framed,I like very much...
Best regards my dear friend...
Ali Rıza

pcp (3346) 2008-10-13 13:30

wow..wonderful portrait. Clear DOF and good details. excellent work. well done.

TFS

Senthil

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-10-13 15:32

Hello Agnieszka:

I love this moment you have achieved, where the girl's attitude towards the camera is very significant

Good frame, great focus and sharpness and warm tones. With your permission I have added to my group: "They have dreams"

Also thanks for visiting my gallery and let me know yours.

John

ribeiroantonio (21895) 2008-10-13 16:14

It is a wonderful portrait with a great DOF and superb colours. Well done.
Antonio

yedirenk (7331) 2008-10-13 19:09

Hi Agnieszkaa,
great portrait with sweet face.lovely details and nice framing.well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

everlasting (10898) 2008-10-14 0:09

nice framing and very nice portait set against the dark background. her expression with her finger in her mouth, her dark eyes, and the tanaka has to get the attnetion here.

jurek1951 (25952) 2008-10-14 1:39

Witaj Agnieszka,
nie zabardzo sie znam na portetach,ale ten podoba sie mi bardzo,ladna kolorystyka i ostrosc,pozdrawiam
Jurek

delkoo (34274) 2008-10-14 2:03

hi Agnieszka,
your portrait job is excellent here , out centred and beautifully made up , this young girl seems lost in her thoughts.

didier

jcdurka1 (1940) 2008-10-14 2:44

Nice glance, you've captured very well the expression of this little girl. I like the dark background too.
JC

patdeph (17796) 2008-10-14 3:42

hello Agnieska
very nice portrait of this lovely little girl!i like her eyes as dark as the background,and the contrast brung by the tanaka and the dress!The sy expression is superb,and this is very well framed!
Best regards
Pascale

mydrjoe (1240) 2008-10-14 8:53

Hi Agnieszka,

There's no doubt that you are a true specialist in making portraits and, to me, this one here is a very outstanding one. I like very much the so well captured expression of this lovely little girl's face and, also, the way you settled her on the picture. Congratulations!

Best regards,
JR

dareco (17104) 2008-10-14 22:13

I am so glad that your critique has lead me to your gallery!! Very beautiful photography!!! I love this portrait, a lovely child and sweet expression. Very nicely framed, excellent detail. Added to my favorites. TFS

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-10-14 23:21

Hello Agnieszka
Excellent portrait shot with correct skin tones and exposures here. The expression is also wonderful, a fine note to accompany this image. Well done
Regards
Jim

BoisBarb (9339) 2008-10-15 1:08

Une photo pleine de tendresse et parfaitement immortalisée, beau cadrage et belle expression du visage
BoisBarb

gunbud (27819) 2008-10-15 6:52

Hi Agnieszka,
Wonderful capture of this young lady with such an intense expression.
She is seen in wonderfuly clarity and sharp details against the dark background.
Love the big eyes.
Regards, Tom

Angshu (33627) 2008-10-15 8:22

Hello Agnieszka
A very well done portrait with a fine crop as well. That the BG is largely dark helps us focus on her face more...I was not aware of Thanaka being used in Thailand as well. A well written note to this very fine portrait
Regards
Angshu

trekks (14282) 2008-10-15 20:42

hi Agnie

I like the wondering look of curious expression on the girl and she is just in the right place of light for this portrait, though slightly dark on some part.

The eye stare is powerful and direct and that makes this portrait a good one with the painted marks on the face and the finger at the lips.

tfs, bill

danos (32364) 2008-10-16 3:35

Witaj Agnieszka,
nice the portrait of this little girl with the thanaka on her face.Her glance is so innocent and the pose so childish.Excellent the management od the light.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

marietom (31888) 2008-10-16 13:30

hello Agnieszka,

very nice, this child picture. Great expression on her face, and nice colors.
Bonne soirée
Marie

wolf38 (12719) 2008-10-17 9:23

Hello Agnieszka. Nothing is more interesting than the Portrait of persons. Your photo pleases me very well. The small girl, the serious view, the decoration, - everything is worth seeing and beautiful. My acknowledgment. Best regards, Wolfgang.

devimeuxbe (55865) 2008-10-17 10:05

Hi Agnieszka
This is an amazing portrait. The glance is interesting. Beautifull light and cropping.
Well done
Bertrand

leo61 (43398) 2008-10-17 10:10

Hi Agnieszka!
This is a very nice portrait of this girl in her astonished pose and expression.Good lightmanagement and fine details at her face.Great contrast with the dark background and I like the Thanaka.
Regards,Leo

Colombiana (2542) 2008-10-17 11:35

Hi Agnieszka,
Congratulations for this excellent portrait;
very succesful not only at composing this photo
effectively with excellent light management, but
also successful at capturing the innocent
and hopeful expression of this child.
All details are fine as well.
Great portrait! A++

Maryori :)

luisafonso (858) 2008-10-20 3:25

Striking portrait Agnieszka. Full of innocence but also full of depth. Those big dark eyes really tell a lot. Very nice.

jorgi (3798) 2008-10-23 1:21

I could get lost in these dark eyes....They captivate me completely. I'm just not used to see a girl of her age so serious. Usually we see them smile...those beautiful innocent smiles, but her... She trully reaches to my soul with her look. Such a strong portrait.

Warm regards,
Jeri