A Beautiful Face

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• wolf38 (7364)
• [2008-03-31 0:30]

Hello Henk. A very impressive Portrait. One keeps it in memory. The woman looks on the one hand into the camera, on the other hand in emptiness. A good shot and a outstanding Portrait study at the same time. Best regards, Wolfgang.

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• Porteplume (3078)
• [2008-03-31 0:44]

Bonjour Henk,
Especially the fact that you wrote "A Beautiful Face" instead of just "Old Woman" - I think your way is the way it should be done - as many photographers do made me open your image.
Wonderful portrait - both with the one of Cuba - with the story of her life drawn on her face, very impressive really.

Amicalement - Viviane

* PS: After having seen the WS I must say I like the wider one even better, the hat does it!

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• dareco (11231)
• [2008-03-31 0:52]

Yes a very beautiful face and another wonderful portrait. I would love to hear the stories of this persons life. TFS

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• aurora_borealis (265)
• [2008-03-31 1:03]

Hallo Henk,

prachtig die spooren van het leven in haar gesicht.
Mij bevallt de "wide" versie een beetje beter, omdat de vorm van de hoed dan beter eruit komt. En haar kijk in de ws is echt uniek.
Maar deze portrait hier is ook fantastisch.
De Beeldopdeeling bevalt mij hier heel goed.

Groetjes, Laura

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• sothy81 (8054)
• [2008-03-31 1:08]

I thought i am the one who is good at potrait. But you are better and you excell it. Well done. Her face looks just amazing. Cant wait to see more of yours from VN. Sothy

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• PixelTerror (73908)
• [2008-03-31 1:19]

Hi Henk,
Indeed a striking face ! I can't stop wondering how old this lady can be, have absolutely no idea about it. I prefer this close framing to the wider one, the impact is stronger here.
Have a nice day jY

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• cherryripe (14399)
• [2008-03-31 1:26]

Hi Henk
As you know I'm more landscape than portrait but this lady's wrinkles and eyes are so impressive. I actually prefer your workshop version finding it more dynamic thanks to her expression and the way the her hat and clothes are so sharp, standing out really well against the bokeh. Here the bluriness of the hat and clothes distract rather for me. The colours in the WS are great too.
Regards
Nikki

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• mesutilgim (25025)
• [2008-03-31 1:42]

Hi Henk,
Wonderfull portrait! Very nice composed and framed. Perfect notes as well.
TFS and
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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• delkoo (25026)
• [2008-03-31 2:14]

hi henk
what a beautiful face, i think that the difficult life had made deep wrinkles on her skin,
very interesting work .

regards
didier

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• luisafonso (13263)
• [2008-03-31 2:34]

I love the workshop wider view. Not only the blurred light blue background is great but also the light in the entire picture is much better that the closed version. I also like how the dof works in that version. In the main one, the blurred hat and clothes are a bit disturbing. Very good.

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• gilou530 (26525)
• [2008-03-31 2:41]

salut henk
un portrait qui en dit long sur la vieillesse, et les rides en sont la preuve irréfutable, un regard percant sur ton objectif, qui donne froid dans le dos
amitiés
gilbert

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• jhm (68030)
• [2008-03-31 3:04]

Dag Henk,
Zoals u weet kijk ik met een zeer grootte belangstelling naar uw portretten, en u bent een meester in dit vak.
Wanneer ik zou moeten kiezen tussen deze en de WS dan kies ik voor de WS, waarom; wel de foto is completer en goed belicht en de hoed zorgt voor een prachtige samenstelling.
Dit type mensen fotograferen maakt dat iedereen er kan van genieten, jongere mensen fotograferen is totaal iets anders.
Ik geniet er van en bedankt voor uw reactie.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

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• carper (54428)
• [2008-03-31 3:15]

zeer fraai portret van dit oudje Henk.
uitstekend staaltje fotowerk hier, eigenlijk wel een beetje zoals we dat van je gewend zijn....goed dus. prettige dag verder.
groet Jaap

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• cbrman (13798)
• [2008-03-31 3:15]

Hello Henk,

It is difficult to collect the expression of this woman. Its face is so wrinkled that we have the impression that it overflows of sadness.
These eyes are almost empty.
I prefer the close view. That give a better composition here.

A+

Dominique

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• ktanska (12473)
• [2008-03-31 3:34]

Hi Henk,
Hard to forget face indeed. I think I prefer the WS, not because this would be too much. But I like the glance to the side and seeing the hat in complete. And the edge of the hat is a bit too blurred on this, it sort of picks attention as it's so close to those eyes.
Kari

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• patdeph (8860)
• [2008-03-31 3:37]
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dear Henk
how old is this woman?I could say maybe 120 years old,but is it possible?I've never seen such a face,I am really impressed!I think that her eyes and her mouth express the sadness,sure,she had not an easy life!I like this very closed portrait more than the WS,because I find it stronger.Don't you think it's strange to find beauty into the wrinkles of somebody else,when we hate them on ourself!Anyway,it's a great portrait!
Regards.
Pascale

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• devimeuxbe (47429)
• [2008-03-31 3:56]

Hi Henk
One more beautifull portrait. This unusual face is expressive. Beautifull sharpness.
Bertrand

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• leo61 (32054)
• [2008-03-31 4:20]
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Hello Henk!
I must say I like the original more than the cropped version.
Anyway it`s a great shot of this old,interesting face.
Perfect lightmanagement and great colors.
Regards,leo

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• baba_flies (4659)
• [2008-03-31 4:44]

Dear Henk! I am afraid she has seen things in her life that goes beyond our imagination and if we asked her she had to tell us about a world that is long forgotten. It also scares me a little and I am not sure how nice it is to become that old when all your friends, your husband or maybe even children have died away in the meantime and nobody really understands what you talk about, busy as we are running around with our mobile phones on our ear instead of listening to a wise woman and what she wants to tell us. You did a wonderful job, Henk, walking around with wide open eyes, finding her. Barbara. (PS. You were so so right yesterday, and I have deleted the stupid photo meanwhile. I didn't show a thing. I guess I become slowly boring.)

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• barrufeto_77 (20465)
• [2008-03-31 5:08]

Hi Henk.

Impressive? Great? superb? Oh my goddddd. The details are brilliant!

Rgs, Oscar

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• mark_mk (2222)
• [2008-03-31 5:36]

Hi Henk,
I totally agree with the other guys, what an impressive portrait. So much detail and somehow this picture has a special feeling. She`s branded by the life, I have never seen anything like that before. I think this version is better than the wider view, it has more expressiveness than the wider view which I think is great, too. Amazing portrait, very well done and many thanks for sharing.

Greetings
Mark

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• azleader (793)
• [2008-03-31 5:55]
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A photographic examination of the human condition through the study of faces is one of the great genres of photography. 1,000 words is insufficient worth for this great capture.

There is a mild mannered Thai school teacher in Bangkok named Manuel Librodo who is a genius with environmental portraiture. I suspect he will become world renowned for this type of photography. His reputation is growing.

You will enjoy his work:
Manny Librodo at DPChallenge.com

Manny Librodo on PBase.com

Oh... lest I forget... he is also here on TrekEarth:
Manuel Librodo

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• Tobias__Ortmann (1857)
• [2008-03-31 6:13]

hi henk
what a potrait... amazing
I really like the details of the face and the colours also the cut and the different colours which make a very good contrast to each other
perfect shot
TFS Toba

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• feather (40653)
• [2008-03-31 6:33]
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I'm with the band who prefer the WS mainly, but prefer the direct stare of this one. I like the extra detail of her clothes in the WS and the oof background suits my taste better than the oof clothes here. However, both are remarkable, as you seem to have got right into the core of her. Well done
Kath

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• jusninasirun (7085)
• [2008-03-31 6:36]

Hello Henk. Excellent detail in the capture of the face with long years of experience. No telling of sweet and bitter of life that she went through. Superb portrait and well done. Regards, Jusni

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• ThomasL (417)
• [2008-03-31 6:37]

Hi Henk,

Very impressive portrait! Great detail of te skin. Very well done, thanks for sharing.

Greetings,
Thomas

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• barni (10206)
• [2008-03-31 7:33]

Hello Henk
Un portrait avec une bonne acroche visuelle.
Joli travail
Regards
Christophe

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• zmey (5204)
• [2008-03-31 8:09]

hello, henk

another great one, friend. beautiful indeed. both: her face with life inscriptions screemingly clear and the color work (the colors you have chosen to include and highlight). as to her eyes: do i see it correctly, it's the center of her eye that's blue, surrounded by white circle? i hope it's not a result of cataract though.

warm regards and thanks for sharing
kristaps

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• Merline (5292)
• [2008-03-31 8:23]

Dear Henk,
yes this is a beautiful face. Don't quite know what to say more as we are in the land of emotion here. I like them both actually. This one is more dramatic by being so close to all the details...I think she may have cataract...The workshop is lighter, whilst still very moving and with more graphism due to showing the whole hat. A whole life's story we can only imagine, thanks to your great work. I also love the very soft colors and the skin tone. Bravo!

Thanks for sharing this view
Kindest regards
Michèle

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• UnTrained (13524)
• [2008-03-31 8:45]

Hallo Henk,
a face full of life I think, I hope a life worth in her eyes. Just like the woman from Cuba very impressive and in excellent quality. The tight framing (thanks for the comparison) is much better in my eyes.
I would not swear but in my view her face expresses very well that she faces all challenges in life with confidence.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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• avene (6216)
• [2008-03-31 8:56]

hello Hank,
yes, she IS beautiful, especially because of the way you show her - wise and calm. I definitely prefer this photo to the WS version, the direct look makes it so much more personal and intimate. love how you have used thehad and the blue shawl to frame the her face, and it goes without saying that the quality is superb. beautiful beautiful portrait, thanks for posting it.

with kind regards,
Kristine

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• fulvio52 (4628)
• [2008-03-31 9:02]

A whole lifetime story in die ogen en rimpels...
Meesterlijk!
Arme vrouwtje, ze doet me aan ET denken en tegelijkertijd aan wat ze allemaal in haar leven meegemaakt moet hebben...
Beste Henk, je bent... DE BESTE.
Werkelijk grandioos!
Ik zou bij God niet weten wat beter is tussen dit en je WS...
Het is net als kiezen tussen een pond 24 kt. goud en... nog een pond 24 kt. goud.
Zie je gauw,
Fulvio.

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• Wandering_Dan (3237)
• [2008-03-31 9:44]

Hello, Henk -

A VERY expressive portrait! The eye color is fine; I do wish you'd cloned out whatever that is in her nose, though, just for aesthetic reasons. :-)

Best,
Dan

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• Photo65Net (32803)
• [2008-03-31 9:48]

Henk,
A superb face !
She could tell so many stories, and what eyes too !
You caught it in the right way, a great job.
Regards,
JB.

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• jemaflor (30932)
• [2008-03-31 10:13]

Hi Henk,
Well taken this portrait of this elder, a glance with an impressive expression, nice light in these eyes, congratulation.

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• Poet (48)
• [2008-03-31 10:47]

Prachtig Henk, wat een wereld schuilt er achter die ogen. Een prachtig portret met de scherpte precies goed op haar ogen.
Ja, ik ben ook wel benieuwd hoe jij mensen benadert voor een portretfoto. Het kan niet anders dan dat ze veel vertrouwen in jou hebben.

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• Polonaise (16846)
• [2008-03-31 11:07]

Beautiful face ?

Her face is as ugly as only a human face can be…
Her face is not a pleasant face…
Generations ago that face (maybe?) was a pretty face…
Nothing’s left from those years now…
That is - nothing but the grumpiness, and madness, and constant pretentions to the whole world around her…
Her eyes are either angry or indignant at your attempts of taking a snap of her…
This is not a joyful face…
This a face of someone who has no more zest for life, and has no more power to tell you: Get the phuk out of here with your camera, you big shot wimp…
It’s a sad face…
We see those faces constantly here and there…
Bend down and kiss on her hand would be a million times more useful than throwing her face into our faces
Oh, well…
Those are my thoughts about it…
………………….
Good photography, Henk… Not much of a reason for it, though …

Love

george

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• xavshot (48432)
• [2008-03-31 11:54]

Bonsoir Henk
un portrait impressionnant et une grande qualité de la photo. j'apprécie ce travail et l'expression de ce regard. Bravo.
Xavier

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• imrek (6831)
• [2008-03-31 13:15]

HI Henk,

can say only tree words - high class portrait! Super cute subject too. It's really impressive work..!!
best regards,
imre

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• Alain-F (237)
• [2008-03-31 13:32]

Bonsoir
Good shot,good "profondeur de champ"
Extraordinary

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• belido (9669)
• [2008-03-31 13:33]

Hi Henk,

maybe you noticed I'm not critiquing your posts and that means I didn't have time at all. I was traveling and didn't find space for this great site. Well, superb portrait. Yes, it's beautiful and I'm amazed by her look...and I would ask you about the color of the eyes...impressive, enigmatic and poetic. Great!
Regards,
Carlos

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• jwmunro (5964)
• [2008-03-31 16:20]

Hello Henk -

I really had a chuckle when I opened this image and compared it with the title. She reminds me of a turtle hiding in her shell. Excellent image everything is spot on the money. Well done!

Thank you for sharing.

I don't know which one is better as they are both very good. I think the WS image is a bit distracting with all of the extra room even though it is OOF. I think I prefer the main post it has something compelling about it. Maybe it is the humor or maybe how the Vietnam is etched in her face and expression. Both are well done. J

John

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• gneufeld (10367)
• [2008-03-31 18:13]

Henk,
I appreciate your title. Your close-up is amazing - the expression, the mood, the reality of the moment is striking. Well done and TFS. Gerald

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• Wanda1 (8397)
• [2008-03-31 23:56]

Hallo Henk,
Jij bent erin geslaagt om ogelofelijke mensen op jouw reis the vinden. Ik denk dat deze oude vrou heel veel meegemaakt heeft an veel dingen gezien heeft. Het licht is mooi zacht en brengt uit de details onder haar hoed. Haar gezichtstrekken zijn merkwaardig en inderdaad zijn haar blauwe oegen ongewoon. Een uitstekende portret wat volumes spreekt.
Groetjes
Wanda

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• Matthew-Watt (4167)
• [2008-04-01 1:00]

Hello Henk!

Wow, I saw a woman similar to this in Bangkok, such an appearance suggest that she could be perhaps hundreds of years old. Her eyes are so unusual; I don’t think I have ever seen them in such a shape or colour. I love her clothing, the chinstrap of the famous Vietnamese hat, the blue and maroon scarf (which happens to be the exact team colours of the local Brisbane Lions football team!), and the yellow sweater all add colour and texture variety to the image. The depth of this stare is extraordinary, it is rare in a portrait to make real eye contact but it is impossible to ignore here. You are right to draw comparisons with the Cuban woman you also photographed. Excellent image!

Matt

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• pasternak (11928)
• [2008-04-01 2:34]

It is really amazing, Henk, her eyes are what attracts the viewer the most here, clarity of the portrait is really outstanding...

Cheers
A.

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• molla (5164)
• [2008-04-01 2:45]

Henk !!!

She doesn't have to say anything, we all know !!! everything and nothing.
this is among the strongest expressions I've seen on a face in a long time here on TE.
Tank you for this skin deep image.
Anders

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• John_F_Kennedy (21078)
• [2008-04-01 3:18]

I see that you had captured maybe as many portraits as I do in December. Yes, Vietnam is a nice place for photographers, so much interesting culture.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• riclopes (26992)
• [2008-04-01 3:25]

What a marvellous portrait, Henk. Yes, the color of her eyes stand out, but it's her face, strongly marked by wrinkles that make it so attractive for photography. And that mouth is amazing. Don't know which one I like more - the WS is also a very good one and her eyes looking at left is funny.
Regards,
ricardo

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• Greg1949 (5640)
• [2008-04-01 3:46]

This is an awesome shot Henk, I don't do people well but this one would be one to aspire to. The detail is alive and for the weathered visage the eyes are clear but very sad looking, fantastic capture.

Greg

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• ChrisJ (57331)
• [2008-04-01 5:33]

Hi Henk

A superb portrait of ths elderly Vietnamese woman, with marvellous shadow detail, & good sharpness & facial texture. Well composed, & a judicious use of a vertical format. Congratulations!

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• anes_lc (14261)
• [2008-04-01 5:42]

beautifulllll....you do great job with portraits ...something special in each of them :) great expresion ,the eyes tell a whole story
fantastic work
congratulation
hugs,anes

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• Bruno40 (4824)
• [2008-04-01 6:58]

Hi Henk,
Passing by TE today and I see this jewel. Simply beautiful.
I like the framing of the wider version, but the details of this one are amazing!.. and those eyes!!
great work
jorge

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• everlasting (9547)
• [2008-04-01 7:23]

I am not sure about beautiful, interesting for sure - her blue eyes are so captivating. The shallow DOF makign her hat out of focus disturbs me a little, therfore i would opt for the wider frame in the WS.

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• Rosa (4066)
• [2008-04-01 9:38]

Bonsoir Henk
Un portrait d'une grande qualité,
l'expression de ce regard me donne des frissons dans le dos.
Bravo.
Amitiés,
Rosa.

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• ninaL (15939)
• [2008-04-01 10:14]

Hi, Henk.

Very unusual face...
Full of stories, full of meanings...
Incredible...

Best regards. Grazyna.

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• bostankorkulugu (25641)
• [2008-04-01 13:33]

her hat looks like a clamshell so that makes her a pearl... an old one:)... a great portrait this one is with the perfect tight framing henk... so nice...

all the best

korkut

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• bwiti (6012)
• [2008-04-01 15:39]

Très impressionnant ! Je ne m'étais jamais vraiment rendu compte à quel point la cataracte pouvait être photogénique, ici elle apporte une touche d'irréalité à ce portrait... Je le regarde et je suis partagé, Asie ou Star-wars ?
Allez je sais, Star-wars...(;
A plus...

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• InasiaJones (15841)
• [2008-04-02 3:51]

Major Meijer,

At this distance, it becomes intimate. Thank God she's wearing a large hat, otherwise you would be in her pupils... :-P)

I like these unique faces, and this one is fascinating, not only for her facial features, but also for her enigmatic staring and her eyes looking like a sun's eclipse.

A perfect tight shot, very carefully composed, but that might be instinctive for you. When you deal with elderly people, you know you have to make it fast, by respect and consideration. So your execution is flawless, despite the short time to get it in the can. I loooove to see this blurred hat edge.

Cheerios!

André

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• happypoppeye (3726)
• [2008-04-02 7:07]

Wow...stunning portrait Henk. Perfectly exposed and composed. Honestly, the only thing I can even nitpick about (and I'm trying to look for things I don't like about the photo) is I would like to see the front of the woman's conical hat in sharper focus... Honestly though, this is a spectacular shot. Great eye picking out this woman as a subject also.

Great work
John

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• pboehringer (19478)
• [2008-04-02 7:34]

Henk,
it never can be to much when talking about getting close. The principal post looks close enough to me. The WS with the blurred background is nice to, but almost gives me the impression of being lost. I like to see the lady so close, close enough to see every wrinckle and the two senile arches in here eyes and even the pupils. Now that is being sharp! 24-70mm lens? Well, that is the next acquisition - next year!
Peter

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• Paolo (40015)
• [2008-04-02 8:44]

Hi Henk, wonderful portrait, colorful and full of light, excellent quality and timing too.
thanks, ciao

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• gabrielpat (5882)
• [2008-04-03 4:54]

un must! cette femme est top!

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• scobert (5321)
• [2008-04-03 6:34]

Hi Henk,
She is indeed beautiful! The beauty is in the eyes and her eyes tell me that hse has a beautiful soul. I love tightly framed portraits like this one. I think that the intimacy of closeup portraits simply can't be beat. I do closely cropped portraits just for myself. The Denver Travel Guides don't have much use for these type of shots. They like the wider views better. If I was just shooting for myself, this would be my main type of people shots. My pow wow photos would have been a lot tighter also and the tightness would have eliminated some of the background clutter. I was specifically told to make the Pow Wow look more like an event. Your portrait is a world class beauty! Outstanding!
Stan

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• Griet (497)
• [2008-04-03 7:29]

Hoi Henk, wat een gezicht. Eentje dat boekdelen spreekt. Ja, ik vond dat van Cuba ook ongelooflijk sterk.
Jij hebt dit mooi in beeld gebracht met de nodige zachte lichtinval om haar verouderde trekken toch wat "soepeler" te maken.
groetjes
Griet

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• Emile (16141)
• [2008-04-03 15:20]

Hola Henk.
Superb portrait of the lovely old lady with changes on her face due to the pass of many years, I think your title goes very well with her beautiful face, your POV and frame are very good, great colors and excellent details. Your WS is good but I prefer this one.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

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• Dyerco (5366)
• [2008-04-03 21:18]

Hi Henk
What a great face to photograph. I wonder how old she is. I'll bet in her 90's for sure.
Phil

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• sebinho342 (17710)
• [2008-04-04 7:46]

Hi Henk, i think that for the moment this is my prefered picture from what you brang back from your trip. I read that weather conditions didn't allowed you to shoot as whished but a pleasure to see you in portraits !
This one is excellent, what a precision and sharpness, she is 236 years old isn't she ?
F5.6 ? At first sight i would have thought it was F2 or even more due to the DOF on the hat.
Beautiful

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• robertosalguero (17306)
• [2008-04-05 1:36]

Hello Henk,

Interesting portrait for sure. I just wonder how old this lady is and what she has seen throughout her years. The portrait is very effective to show us facial features and also the almost no expression in her face. Indeed a beautiful portraits showing us what beauty means to many. The original version is moe interesting in my opinion because of the close up details we are able to see. Thw wider version help me see what the hut and head of the lady look like in perspective. Very good work Henk.

Roberto

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• AiresSantos (25860)
• [2008-04-06 2:59]

Hi Henk
Amazing portrait with high quality !
Excellent details and focus. The expression is lovely
Have a nice Sunday
Aires

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• wishlist (3931)
• [2008-04-11 12:53]

It is indeed a beautiful face; God only know how many stories could tell this face, and those eyes are an open window to the present and the past. This shot is pure poetry, thanks to the "model" but most of all thanks to your unique eye when the soul and spirit of the character need to be delivered to our eye. I'm not sure I could find a soundtrack for this picture; the best one could be a concert for violin and flute to enhance the softness and the beauty of this old lady..every single detail is just amazing, something to learn from.
Thanks for sharing Henk.
Regards,

Igor

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• johnfreeman (1805)
• [2008-04-12 12:25]

Hi Henk,
This is indeed a beautiful expressive face. As with many of your portraits, what strikes me the most is the amazingly realistic skin texture and penetrating gaze.
I think I'm one of those who prefer the wider workshop view. She looks so tiny under that big hat and with her shifty gaze she looks as though she's been put there in the centre of the frame and can't wait to scuttle off.
John

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• Signal-Womb (10092)
• [2008-04-12 15:05]

Equally impressive as your pervious post I commended on, this is just marvelous.. Well done.

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• crhieatt (4415)
• [2008-04-14 15:06]

Henk,
Extraordinary clarity in the portraits, they are completely flawless; and thanks for taking the trouble to make the link and workshop, both of which are valuable and relevant.
Regards
colin

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• marrty (227)
• [2008-04-18 15:53]

Beste Henk,
Een heel bijzonder portret van deze oude dame. Vooral de ogen zijn erg apart, en de overgang van scherp van onscherp is erg goed getroffen. Groeten, Martijn

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• donluicu (22027)
• [2008-05-06 9:09]

wow
this is strong!!!

i love those portraits..

congrats very good job

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• kyzer (335)
• [2008-06-04 21:29]

Greetings Henk,

Wonderful wonderful portrait.. amazing detail of the face and the eyes.. (probably afflicted by cataract) .. what can i say love you grand ma..

Cheers
Paddyrags

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• Glint (1959)
• [2008-06-18 10:21]

hello henk,
this has so much power...to elicit the emotions inme. Age and beauty and a face that has many stories etched there.And those eys! blue, how unexpected. I had imagined that they should be brown, o wonder what genetic history is there? I think I like your workshop image better, but it is hard to say why, I have also followed your link to your Cuban beauty and I felt tears prick my eyes. Didnity in poverty is something that is hard to articulate. And you have managed through your photos and note.
regards
Bev

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• meb (503)
• [2008-09-26 6:16]

Wonderful and moving portrait ! You are a master.
Best regards
Marica