last day of 2008 Photo

Photographer’s Note

Lady with headscarf during the celebration of end of year in the city. Ladies in Suriname are careful to wear same colored garments, shoes, bags and ornaments together. Walking at outside of home -even some where- with curlers are normal behavior.

Celebrating end of year on main streets of Paramaribo at every last day of each year is a ritual that brought by Chinese immigrants almost 150 years ago.

People believes shooting firecrackers (in Saranan Tongo bombel = firecracker or pagara = string of firecrackers / large firecracker) blows bad spirits from the area and brings good lucks, fertility. That's why this ritual very important during coming new year celebrations every last day of years.

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Many cheers you to all,

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azaf1 (15541) 2009-02-10 8:22

Two points for her expression, Ertugrul!

As if she is really mad 2008 is going away!

Argiris

Gerrit (35661) 2009-02-10 8:24

Hi Ertugrul,
Good and funny photo.
I like the contrast be3tween here colorful appearance and the angry expression. The rollers are a great detail.
Regards,. Gerrit

rodgerg (23957) 2009-02-10 8:43

Hello Ertugrul,

An excellent portret with the lady well located in the image. Nice colours which arise very well in the image. The glance of the lady is very well collcetd too.
Best regards,
Roger

ymrk (8669) 2009-02-10 10:14

Ertuğrul bey,merhabalar;
Ne güzel ifadeler yakalamışsınız Surinam'dan...Adeta film setinden çekilmiş gibi...Çok net ve şık kompozisyon,selamlar size...

Yağmur

ciakgiak (10666) 2009-02-10 13:18

Hello Ertugrul,
fantastic portrait, you have catched the lady in an amazing expression.
Magnificent colors and sharpness, a really pleasant work.
Best regards.
Giorgio

ahmetgedikli (21857) 2009-02-10 13:29

Dikkat çekici yüz ifadeleri, renkler ve kompozisyon...
ellerine sağlık Ertuğrul Ağabey.
Selam ile.
Ahmet

lucasgalodoido (16601) 2009-02-10 14:59

Hi Ertugrul,
very interesting image of Surinam People, I´d like of the colors contrast and quality of your image. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

Miha2ou7 (4913) 2009-02-10 15:10

Hey Ertugrul,

Dont know which one you focused on (probably the lady), but every single one of them is worth his own post. Great expression (was she angry at you?:), very intensive colors - but still natural looking, very good work.

P.S: see you`ve changed the lens, from your usual wide angle to a more "universal" one. The photo is surely a reflection of that.

Best regards.

Charo (31671) 2009-02-10 16:05

Hello Ertugrul,
Very funny face of the lady with her frown gathering and curls on the head that bears with great dignity.
Excellent portrait with great definition.
Best regards,
Charo

MLINES (10872) 2009-02-10 16:27

Hi Ertugrul, Good close up showing us some of the local folks, from a variety of backgrounds. The lady has a very determined look on her face and some fashion traits to make this a wonderful daily life scene. TFS. Murray.

ribeiroantonio (21895) 2009-02-10 19:25

It is very interesting to see how everyone in this shot seems very serious and not in festive mood. The lady’s expression is absolutely fantastic. I have seen many Cuban women in the Luanda – Angola streets wearing the curlers. It must be a Caribbean tradition, even knowing that Suriname is outside the area.
Anyway, it is a very nice picture with a good close POV and excellent natural colours.
Antonio

gunbud (27819) 2009-02-10 21:03

Hi Ertugrul,
Wow! something is making her angry!
Like they say "if looks could kill."
Great clear natuaral colors and a priceless expression caught by your ready camera.
Regards, Tom
PS My wife loves goats cheese.

amazon (10607) 2009-02-11 0:33

ama ben bu bigudi rahatligina bayildim,akdenizlilerden daha rahat olabilecek insanlar dusunemezdim,varmis....bayildim bu kareye,
goren gozlere,ceken ellere saglik olsun...haa saglik demisken dogu cephesinde hersey yolunda...merak etmeyesiniz,
cok sevgiler,
memlekete yolculuk ne vakit?,
iffet

Atousa (3434) 2009-02-11 0:56

Salam Ertugrul,

You captured her expression very well!.. she really seems mad at something ..I also like different expressions in the BG ..good colours n very interesting details..nicely done.. thanks for the note too.
Best regards, A

nasokoun (0) 2009-02-11 3:37

καλημέρα Ertugrul
no good expressions,
where was hidden the optimism,
I hope that you,you will continue with optimism
χαιρετώ σε
Nasos

gracious (20017) 2009-02-11 8:25

Merhaba Ertugrul,
Selamlar!
Thank you for sharing the many wonderful faces from Suriname in the last day of 2008!
I liked the colourful side of this image and the expression on their faces in the daily life scene!
my warmest regards always
take care
Tony

gokanlam (6429) 2009-02-11 9:01

Merhaba Ertugrul Bey,bigudili bayan harika! ne gzel rahatca cikmis sokaga.. ifadeleri cok dogal yakalamissiniz.. canli renkleri ve netligi de cok sevdim.. elinize saglik,
selamlar esinize de...
ReLa

sacimar (7381) 2009-02-11 12:21

Hola Ertugrul,

interesting picture, I like both face expressions, very good sharpness and details, interesting note also, good job,

Regards

Sergio

trekks (14282) 2009-02-11 19:41

hi Ertugrul

When I see this, I know it has to come from you.

I can say all ladies in Malaysia will not go outside the doorstep with curlers! Maybe only in villages? But this is a superb portrait shot, not only about the curlers, but about the colorful dress code, the expression too.

tfs, bill

ALIRIZA (16197) 2009-02-12 9:50

Merhaba Ertuğrul Abi,
An excellent portrait and daily life shor with diffrent expressions and colours. Well done my dear friend...
Best regards...
Ali Rıza

paura (38310) 2009-02-12 13:27

Ertugrul,
Nice composition to show the interesting urban shot. She was not happy whit you, isn't she? :-)

Well done, friend.

Paulo

Silvio1953 (41659) 2009-02-13 15:33

Ciao Amico Ertugrul bel ritratto di questa signora dall'espressione incredibile, spero solo che dopo la foto non ti abbia picchiato, mamma che grinta, bravissimo, buon week end, ciao Silvio

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-14 0:50

Good morning, Ertugrul.
A poignant streetlife close-up, most powerful in terms of colors and atmosphere. You sure chose the perfect moment for this one, the expression on the woman's face is priceless but every other single face in the frame catches my attention too. Intriguing composition, excellent presentation. TFS! Have a nice weekend, my friend. I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

Juntas (3217) 2009-02-16 7:14

Hi Ertugrul. That's a nice portrait very sharp and with great colors however, they don't seem to be celebrating nothing since their faces are quite sad or indiferent I think. Anyway it's a good photo with their expressions (whatever they mean) well caught. Regards. Paulo

stego (22352) 2009-02-18 12:56

Merhaba Ertugrul,
A great snapshot. The serious expression of the old lady and the bored expression of the youngster behind her is really funny. The colours are very attractive and the cherry on top of the cake are those rolls in the hair of the lady.
Um abraço, José.

danos (32364) 2009-04-13 16:59

Hello Ertugrul,
nice the snapshot with the lady with the severe expression and the rollers on her hand.I think that is ready to bite someone.Well done.

Regards,Danos