The Singer, a photo from Victoria, East

Photographer's Note

This photo was taken at Melbourne’s Federation Square, during several days of Australia Day celebrations.
Fed square, as it is commonly known, although being voted amongst the world’s ugliest sites with 8.99 million visitors in 2011 is still Melbourne’s most popular tourist attraction. This of course may pale into insignificance when compared to Times Square at 39.2 million annually. This familiar landmark is a popular meeting point for many visitors to the city, it is where countless people can be found on most days enjoying a chat, stroll, quiet relaxing afternoon with a book, listening to live music on the stage, or watching a sports game on the big screen.
On this day there were several performing acts, as well as the tennis live from the Australian open.
This is Nkechi Anele, half Nigerian and half Irish, explains her dark skin with freckles, the lead singer of Saskwatch a nine piece band from Melbourne , all I can say is that if you love Aretha Franklin, you will love her.
If you have the time click here to listen to Saskwatch live.

Royaldevon, ourania, delpeoples, Sonata11, jusninasirun, bayno, maria-v1981, cavli, jhm, paololg, macjake, fotka has marked this note useful

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Ninello52 (7065) 2012-01-29 3:33

Ciao Santo!
Complimenti per questa foto e complimenti alla signora per la sua perfetta dentatura! Bella luce che esalta i dettagli interessanti dell'immagine, impeccabile, infatti, la definizione e la nitidezza!
Saluti e buone cose! Nino.

Royaldevon (18361) 2012-01-29 3:56

Hello Santo,

This shot is so powerful, it just jumped off the screen! I love the close-up which reveals so clearly the passion, the intensity and the sheer joie-di vivre of this singer. You have cropped her well and revealed sharp details of her face and attire.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

wolf38 (28300) 2012-01-29 4:11

Hello Santo. In fact, a strong and powerful photo. Fine composition, and photographed everything in a perfect moment. My compliments for this expressive photo. Rgds, Wolfgang.

grigand (18621) 2012-01-29 4:57

cioa santo
Una cattura eccellente, hai colto l'istante migliore, ottimi i dettagli,bravo.
ciao
andrea

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-01-29 5:10

Hola Santo..

Very expessive image!!a really fascinating composition rich of atmosphere..has a very strong feeling!! well done

Regards...Yiannis

Sergiom (40169) 2012-01-29 5:59

Bonjour Santo

Elle ressemble à une annonce de McDo ou il faut s'ouvrir la bouche le plus grand possible pour avaler un hamburger. Un très beau portrait plein de vie.

Amicalement

Serge

jemaflor (69731) 2012-01-29 7:15

Hi Santo,
Good portrait, interesting dynamic moment, perfect sharpness, colors and light are well captured.

ourania (13085) 2012-01-29 8:43

Hello Santo,
very good framing, sharpness, timing and colours. This is a fascinating portrait with the singer in action full of passion and intensity. It's wonderful, well done!
All the best, have a nice week,
Ourania

delpeoples (45717) 2012-01-29 19:28

Caro Monello Piu Grande

Long time no speak :)

Wow, I wouldn't mind that mouth stuffed full of rubies! What a great action shot. So much energy and passion all captured in this photo. And what an unusual racial mix this attractive lady is: Irish and Nigerian! - those Paddies, I dunno!

Anyway, beautiful colours, definition and timing. And of course, your subject as always is very easy on the eye, even to a gal like me who prefers her meat and 2 veg :)

Un abbraccio
Lisa

prasun984 (5590) 2012-01-29 21:19

Hi Santo,
very nice framing by this singer who wearing a pink color outfit which is eye catching...like her dynamic expression during singing..really she enjoys her job...
very nice POV...superb clarity...good light management with nice color contrast & sharpness...

Prasun

Sonata11 (28758) 2012-01-29 21:48

Hello Sanot,
fantastic capture of this singer. Excellent executed image. Perfectly well done. I like it.
All the best,
Barbara

jusninasirun (17144) 2012-01-30 1:03

Wow... this is an amazing shot Santo.
Some serious singing was going on up stage and exposure control is perfect right inside her nicely arranged teeth.
Thanks and have a nice day my friend.
Regards,
Jusni

bayno (16423) 2012-01-30 3:50

Ciao Santo,
bel momento ed espressione catturata, la qualità è stupenda e ottima la resa cromatica, ho visto anche il tuo link musicale e devo dire che oltre ad essere una buona cantante muove molto bene le sue curve,
un saluto, Valter

quillo (11840) 2012-01-30 9:23

Hola .........

This is one example why I love photography,
to share magical moments like
the one you lived with the singer,
in a simple way and well done.
Congratulations!

Saludos amigo Santo.

maria-v1981 (10409) 2012-02-02 10:05

Hello Santo,
The expression of the singer have a lot intesity. You can feel the power of the voice and the feelings. Excellent portait.
Have a great evening,
Warm regards,
Maria

mauro61 (52527) 2012-02-04 1:24

ciao Santo,
grande capacità nel cogliere e nel fissare queste espressioni nei tuoi scatti.
Ottima definizione con una resa brillante del colore.
un saluto
maurizio

cavli (1874) 2012-02-04 1:34

Hello Santo,
Excelent potrait of a singer. very sharp and colorfull details. well composed.
tfs
regards..

jhm (123140) 2012-02-05 1:47

Hello Santo,

Fine composition, and photographed everything in a perfect moment.
You create depth and perspective.
Excellent composition, TFS.

Best reagrds,
John.

kennyblack (4193) 2012-02-05 13:19

Ciao Santo, Bellissimo primo piano di questa cantante. Molto bella la colorazione e la nitidezza anche nel minimo dettaglio. E' così reale ... che mi sembra di sentire anche la voce. :)))
Un saluto ed abbraccio a Voi due ... M & D

paololg (31442) 2012-02-06 12:38

Ciao caro Santo,
par fortuna no te a ga ciapada da davanti, se no vardandoghe dentro in boca se podea vedar anca el coeor dee mudande!!!
Beh... se non altro se pol vedar che a ga i denti sani, sperando che no a gappia el fià che spussa! :-)
Bea foto, ciapada in tel momento più significativo, dove se vede tuto el sforso che a fa par cantar. Otima a nitidezza e sopratuto a luce. Bravo!
Ciao, bon marti!
Paolo

yquem46 (32835) 2012-02-09 15:46

Hi Santo
An awesome close up portrait
Excellent quality and definition, vivid pink dress, razor sharp and ... quite expressive obviously
Excellent
Have a nice day
Best regards
Patrick

macjake (39998) 2012-02-28 10:20

Hi Santo
you have really captured the spirit of the singer here.
a very good crop and cut, she fills up the entire frame, and the color contrast is great too.
always hard to execute these photos, doesn't matter if they are indoors or outdoors.
you've done well :)
Cheers
craig

desy65 (576) 2012-03-05 10:19

Ciao Santo, bellissima immagine di questa cantante che hai catturato in ogni dettaglio molto preciso. Come vedi cerco di non pensare a mia mamma che poverina stà tanto male. Almeno guardando queste bellissime foto il pensiero, pesa molto meno.
Un grandissimo saluto ed abbraccio a te e alla Penny ... Desy

Silvio1953 (99199) 2012-03-30 8:36

Ciao Santo, avevo visto la foto del tuo arresto insieme al noto ricerrcato di Treviso, ed ero preoccupato per te, vedo che ti hanno rimesso in libertà:), gran bel ritratto hai colto un fantastico momento, intensa l'espressione della cantante, le invidio la perfetta dentatura, splendida luce e magnifica nitidezza, bravissimo, ciao Silvio

fotka (2320) 2013-02-01 6:41

Hello Santo,
Impressive, powerful shot that makes wonderful portrait. Vertical framing works very well in this situation. The quality is amazing with perfect colors, light and sharpness.
Congratulations!
Zbigniew