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teasing the tourist...


teasing the tourist...
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Copyright: Caleb Colman (scalerman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1840 W: 65 N: 1065] (21489)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon Elan 7e, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L US, Fuji Provia 100, B+W UV
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-26 3:36
Viewed: 1088
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A feisty old Black H'Mong lady got a real kick from the lens... flattered, or just teasing the amateur? This wily woman has her Red Dzao counterpart just a few kilometers away:

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Vietnam/photo592963.htm

Provia 100 slide scanned with a Canon FS4000US slide scanner and adjusted in CS2: some desaturation of the bokeh, some selective sharpening on just the lady, adjustments in curves to brighten the darks, etc.

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Absolutely extraordinary subject for a portrait, and very nicely done with strong bokeh.

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2906 W: 618 N: 3203] (39009)
  • [2007-03-26 3:38]

Interesting and impressive portrait with superb blured background. Thanks for sharing.
Regards.

Hi Caleb !
What shall I say , you are sitting there atop of a treasure chest !
This capture particularly has wonderfull compo and great colors.
Very nice job !
TFS
MESUT ILGIM

Excellent photo. Great scan.
Expression on her face is superb and so are warm colors of this scene.

GREAT face, C, no ifs and buts. Man, that is a FACE!" And teasing does go on at the hands of the Hmong in that little town. Such a clear demonstration of the 24-70's supremacy among lenses...dunno what to say.
Best,
Francis

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2007-03-26 4:16]

Stunning shot with gorgeous model and such a great compsotion so circular around her. her necklace and the magnificent blurred background work so well together to give this circular shape to all the picture. Great job.

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  • partha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1487 W: 85 N: 1298] (12964)
  • [2007-03-26 5:20]

Hi Caleb,
Spotted a wonderful face. Wonderful colour tone as well.Nice take,
Partha

very nice, Caleb, up there again with your gems. The strong bokeh really works so well, she appears even stronger. A curious array of jewellery.

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  • nerve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 844 W: 82 N: 692] (10108)
  • [2007-03-26 9:49]

very high quality scanning i would say Caleb, sharpness is simply amazing..love the bokeh too, i think ur PP is just right here. Francis is right about this glass too..
a great portrait overall.

Hi Caleb. Great shot, the expression her is wonderful. great composition and that hat is perfect, what a contrast to the scene. well done!

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  • SteveH Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 256 W: 73 N: 312] (2178)
  • [2007-03-26 20:43]

Hi Caleb, What a face!! the lighting highlights the "texture" of her face but it might have been good to see her eyes which are buried in the wrinkles. Maybe just a smidge of flash would have helped, although risked flattening the faces texture. cheers, Steve

What an interesting face. A unique portrait - youve done a great job getting this shot. Well done -
Cheers,
dave

What a great face!Light and sharpness superbs, colours...a little orange, perhaps?
Best regards
JJ

Hi Caleb

Very sharp with great dof. This woman really pops off the bg. Good detail and full of expression. Anyhow well done.
Ben

Caleb
A great portrait !
The DOF is just perfect, and this woman's attitude is great.
Beuatiful colors too.
Regards,
JB.

Caleb, hi, another superb portrait...that depth of colours, and the shallow dof creates such an environment to this truly fascinating face... a wonderful work, truly great. My hat is off to you,
sasa

Another wonderful photo. Nothing to say more...

Very nice portrait Caleb, with a wonderful subject and nice bokeh & post processing. The light on her face is perfect.

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  • Uzi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 98 W: 13 N: 34] (847)
  • [2007-05-09 18:46]

you found a really increadible face and you use this oportunity very very well .
I likee this portrait a lot
is really marvelous
TFS
Iza

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  • ALSOM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 646 W: 95 N: 597] (6614)
  • [2007-05-11 6:09]

She is so cute with all her winkles, very nice & expressive portrait. Nice scan & fantastic bokeh.
Alain -

I'll mark this one as a favorite Caleb. Very funny portrait. Thanks for posting.

Best regards,

Rob

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  • bwiti Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 788 W: 92 N: 1036] (6012)
  • [2007-05-23 8:08]

Quel magnifique portrait ! Sa netteté est de toute beauté ainsi que le minois de la vieille demoiselle, le cadrage est terriblement bien choisi... Mes plus vives félcitations...
Je repasse...

hi caleb
waouh! that shot!
very good focus! exceptionnal expression of the woman! good colours!
I like too much
regards dilane

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