Three generations Photo

Photographer’s Note

During the turn of Ausangate, we stopped a few tens of minutes to visit the house of this Andean family.

3 generations on this photograph but since how long live on Altiplano?
They live primarily of the breeding of the alpacas, by reselling their wool at the village of Tinqui for the creation of clothing.

I wished repost this shot that I like and then I benefit from it to show you the original color (gross of scan).
The wall being really over-exposed, I found conversion N&B almost obligatory.

What do you think about it?

Good WE

My anothers shot of Peru

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rossofuoco (6384) 2006-09-15 6:22

Hi Philippe.
Ottima composizione. Il B&W fa risaltare ancora di più l'espressività delle persone. Complimenti. Renzo

THEGHAT (43) 2006-09-15 11:20

Bonjour Philippe.
Ok pour le cadrage, mais la lumière est trop dur à mon goût. Pas assez de contraste?
Et les chapeaux cachent les visages.
A bientôt

Amaniman (1122) 2006-09-15 18:13

Oui, ça fonctionne bien en n&b, même si la surex du mur est quand même présente. Dommage aussi que l' un des personnage est baisséé le regard au moment du shot... mais je comprends que tu aimes cette image, ne serait-ce que pour la bonne bouille de la gamine.

Je te prospose (modestement) un WS.

[workshop] [compare] +

quetzal (3467) 2006-09-16 11:13

Bonsoir Philippe,
Le choix du N&B est excellent pour rehausser ce genre de photos. On se concentre plus sur les attitudes, les visages, les formes.
BIen vu.
Amicalement
Jean-Louis

prezntime (3945) 2006-09-17 9:45

Hello Philippe.
I think the B&W conversion was a good choice. The dress and style of the family is incredible, but the contrast between them and the wall behind is amazing. The you child catches my attention though. Looking at you with a quizzical look upo his face, he stands upon his little pedestal.
Very fine capture.
Regards,
CHris
:) tomorrow.

arturo (31) 2006-09-17 13:58

Hi Philippe,

it might lack a bit of sharpness but it's a fine image...i particulary enjoy the look on the small kid's face...pity one of the women does not look at your direction...B&W make it look quite vintage...beautiful people...cheers, arturo

Aspirin (276) 2006-09-21 15:08

Hi Philippe,
Here a nice B&W shot.
The wall as you mentioned is over-exposed but I think making it a B&W was a good decision.
Being in peru is a dream for me.

Thanks for sharing this great shot

Cheers.

Sterne (2927) 2006-09-22 5:58

Bonjour Philippe,
J’aime cette photo qui semble un peu en dehors du temps. Avec cette pose figée et le N&B ça fait un peu penser au photo des explorateurs du siècle dernier.
Stéphane

goodwill (4033) 2006-09-23 11:31

Wow Philippe,
Amazing shot. The dresses and the hats attract from the thumbnail itself.The length of thread brings the prespective and this is a gypsy family, i think.
TFS,
Rajeev

Calimero76 (9090) 2006-09-29 11:15

Salut Philippe
Rares les images du Pérou en noir et blanc, mais là tu as fait le bon choix je crois
les couleurs de la version originale sont un peu fade
j'aime beaucoup l'expression de l'enfant et justifie à lui tout seul la prise de vue
as tu fait un portrait de cet enfant?
je l'espère :o)
amicalement
Patrice

gabrielpat (6553) 2006-10-06 23:41

Salut Philippe,
entre les 2 versions,je ne sais pas trop,c'est domage pour les belles couleurs des andes,mais le noir et blanc donne une dimension "historique" à la photo "3 générations"..donc ç'est bien aussi!
Ces indiens ont de superbes vetements et ta photo respire l'authentique.

AnaRita (1494) 2008-09-28 2:55

Olá Philippe!
Interesting display of local costumes. I think the black&white suits this photo perfectly.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing,
Ana