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Copyright: Sabine Schoep (Bien) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 502 W: 50 N: 947] (4685)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-02
Categories: Daily Life
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-10-20 12:07
Viewed: 1494
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This young girl was cleaning fish at her home along the Mekong bank. When I saw her sitting against that big water jug, I was impressed – not only by the size of the knife she was handling – but by her concentration. My presence didn’t distract her a bit – for which I was grateful.
Her seated position and the way she moved her hands showed so much elegance that I sensed artistic features in this girl’s attitude. It felt almost that during this simple daily life act, she had the grace, flexibility and concentration of a dancer.
Maybe that’s where the trace of contemplation in her face expression refers to, a dream of a dancer.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4701 W: 146 N: 9010] (39613)
  • [2005-10-20 12:11]
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Hi Sabine, wonderful and amazing shot.
the whitey background have a beautiful contrast with the few colors of the girl's shirt.
good composition, light, focus and a beautiful small touch of dynamism on the machete.
thanks, ciao

Hello Sabine. very nice shot, althought the background is a bit blownout, the colors look good, nice composition as well. good job.

Hi Sabine. Amazing shot. Sharp and clear. You can see movement in the knife as you look at this photo. I like how you've got the fish in, so we know whats for tea. Well done. Sue.

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  • lukie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 37 N: 1420] (10948)
  • [2005-10-20 19:16]

Dag Sabine,

je gescande foto's blijven me steeds verbazen door hun scherpte !

groetjes,
Luc.

Sabine,
I think the picture is great , It's a nice compo, but unfortunaly you got a litlle bit to much ligth in the backgroun, maybe you can try to get the highlight lower with the photoshop. I will try to do it later.

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  • alon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 24 N: 246] (1269)
  • [2005-10-21 6:57]
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Sabine, excellent dynamic shot of this young girl. Good composition with fine colors and light.
Cheers,
Alon

Hello Bien,
this is such a sweet and lovely photo. It really touches my heart watching this photo, and the innocence and beauty that this girl has. It really affects me deeply. I can appreciate hard work and dedication to life like this. very lovely. thanks for posting. Behrang

Hi Sabine
Très belle image. Couleurs splendides, beau cadrage. L'ambiance est appliquée et intime.
La lumière est bien maitrisée. C'est tr-s réussi.
AMicalement
Bertand

Salut Sabine,
J'aime bien cette photo de vie quotidienne avec l'ambiance quelle projette. Cette petite semble très concentré sur ce qu'elle fait. Excellente photo.
Luc

Well composed and well scanned, very sahrp details.
I am often amazed with the abilibity of such young children to wield these knives. Nice note too.

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  • Ged Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 114 W: 0 N: 81] (391)
  • [2005-10-23 5:43]

Hi Sabine,

Wonderful shot. Good composition, light and contrast.
I like how you've caught the movement of the Knive.

Well done.

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  • Luan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2011 W: 245 N: 1894] (15871)
  • [2005-10-24 3:27]

Hello Sabine,
j'aime bien cette photo, et j'aime surtout comment ce petit bout magne la hachette, quelle dexterite. C'est fou comment le rose de son tShirt envahit la scene.
Bien vu
Luan

Hi Sabine
very well captured of this daily life image. the lighting is very good.

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