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my inspirations
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Copyright: Thien Tran (thien) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 497 W: 152 N: 207] (2084)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2002-04
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon D30, EF 28-135 IS USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Fathers and Daughters [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2003-06-03 18:54
Viewed: 2313
Points: 11
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My main inspiration, my nieces.

This is how they dress up for school each day. Due to the terrible dusty and polluted environment in Ho Chi Minh generated by close to 3 millions motorbikes, most women and kids wear masks. Some wear them for esthetic reasons (to keep their skin white).

Now you know the real reason why Vietnam can control SARS so well :).

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Good composition and a cute picture. I really like it. The overlap of the heads is really nice and helps the shot tremendously.

Wonderful photo...these are two cute girls. Very well done!

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  • Darren Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1561 W: 120 N: 1062] (6801)
  • [2003-06-04 1:28]
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Good portrait, and actually a very good insite into many Asian areas. You are right about the masks, people have been wearing them for many reasons other than SARS, especially when riding motorcycles. The addition of the masks, as well as placing them on the motorcycle, which is such a common means of transportation really makes me feel this is a slice of life from Viet Nam. The girls look great, although the one in the back is a little more softly focussed than the one in the front. Would it have been possible to use a smaller aperture?

Beautiful composition

Engaging shot which also tells us something about life in Vietnam. Interesting how the kids are so cute & appealing despite the fact that you can't even see their faces.

informative shot

the sunglasses did it! cute subjects!

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