handiwork, a photo from Quiche, North

Photographer's Note

I am back in market of Chichicastenango (previous posts are here), where this woman was calmly doing her handiwork while the chaos of market was happening all around her. her tent had light plastic roof, so for once I had nice and even light instead of usual dramatic patterns of light and shadow. I was blinded by the colours for the moment, but after regaining my vision I asked if I could take a photo. without missing a beat she calmly nodded, and continued her handiwork.

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RAW, ISO 500, spot metering.

SnapRJW, papera, abmdsudi, patdeph, Charo, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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ciakgiak (30331) 2011-03-10 15:26

Ciao Kristine,
splendido ritratto ambientato caratterizzato da colori davvero splendidi.
E' bello vedere scene di persone che mantengono vive le tradizioni.
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

baclama (15579) 2011-03-10 21:04

Bonjour,
j'adore les couleurs des marchés sud americians....et là on en a pour notre compte!
un superbe portrait avec un format carré bien choisi
bravo
vero

humayun (2909) 2011-03-10 21:11

hi dear..........
very color ful image.......
good pov.......
nice timing and good work......
weldon..........
tfs............

SnapRJW (18792) 2011-03-10 22:38

Hello Kristine - I love textiles and your vibrant shot drew my eye immediately; beautiful chaos! The piece the lady is working on stands out well against the patterns and colours that surround her and "ground" the image well. TFS Best regards Rosemary

wolf38 (28226) 2011-03-10 22:39

Hi Kristine. All around a successful photo. It is a pleasure to look at this colorful photo. My compliments to the masterly shot. Rgds, Wolfgang.

bergese (6699) 2011-03-11 3:17

Hello Kristine
Un format carré qui est bien trouvé et qui met en valeur cette femme et toutes les couleurs qui l'entourent.Bravo.
Bonne journée Isabelle

Elaine_Blath (8509) 2011-03-11 5:51

Hi Kristine,

this is a beautiful portrait, and so many colours in it, surrounding the woman...very nice, indeed!

Have a nice day, Ivana

papera (13760) 2011-03-12 0:36

hi kristine,
reading your note is like hearing an answer to my first thought about this picture :)
yes, all the colours and patterns... a challenge for the eye and for the sensor. I like how she blends into her surroundings - she is making the embroidered cloths, she wears them, the colour spectrum is harmonious and actually not tiring at all, once you observe closely what it's made of. the light was also nice, even and soft, and I guess that played its role in bringing out the livelihood and brilliancy of the scene without making it too aggressive for the eye.
she looks tranquil and unaware of what goes around her - a sign of balance and inner peace, I'd say :)
have a good weekend,
c.

npecanhuk (53919) 2011-03-12 5:28

Hello Kristine!
Beautiful portrait showing such a lovely moment of that working lady!
Wonderful colors!
Sharpness, exposure, chosen pov, contrasts, vertical format and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

abmdsudi (26311) 2011-03-12 7:52

Hi Kristine
She is almost camouflaged by the vibrant colors of those textitles behind her if not because of the piece she is working on! I had similar experience abt 3years ago in East Java Indonesia where I waited patiently for a suitable subject to walk past to match and camouflagae a wall graffiti but without success. Congrats for your trained eyes, Well done. Congrats
Best regards

romanaa (7372) 2011-03-14 7:57

Hello Kristine,

the lady dressed up in the colourful clothes looks as if she was a part of the bright coloured patchwork herself.

Lovely shot

Best wishes

Romana

patdeph (35738) 2011-03-14 10:06

hello Kristine
the colors are splendid,and I love the attitude of this woman doing her work without paying attention to you.Magnificent!
Regards
Pascale.

emka (58224) 2011-03-14 23:29

Hi Kristine,

Typical Chichicastenango. The emroidery from there are for me the most beautiful in the world. I have on the wall two such pieces, two table cowers, a balnket, a bed cover... wonderful portrait of this woman surrounded by har masterwork.

Warm regards

Malgo

Charo (51174) 2011-03-17 14:13

Hello Kristine,
Very beautiful capture with women embroidery and surrounded by color.
Excellent portrait and great detail.
Best wishes,
Charo

jadesgran (3297) 2011-03-22 8:27

Hi Kristine
A lovely colourful picture with all the reds ,blues and orange.Although the lady is not looking at you,you have captured a lovely look on her face ,as though she is very contented.Well taken .Well Done!
Kind Regards Gladys

COSTANTINO (42746) 2012-02-08 11:27

Hello
colorful shot with interesting and attractive
details,good pov indeed,the handwork of thge
lady is really impressive,it is a real
pleasure to look at this wonderful photo
regards
Costantino