Saturday, Sapa... Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Saturday market attracts the two major montaingards from the surrounding area - Black H'Mong and Red Dzao - this Dzao lady is from a distant village - the clothing is atypical...

ISO at 200ASA; focal at 70.00mm.

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MarianneS (14282) 2009-06-18 12:32

Hello Caleb,
Very nice portrait. I like the enigmatic expression of this woman.
Beautiful colours and excellent use of the depth of field.
Regards,
Marianne

eversmile (6163) 2009-06-18 12:38

Hi Caleb!

Ooh! I like this one! Not only the thoughtful expression, that you are so skillful to capture, not only the natural beauty of her face and her unbowed style, but the colors, as interesting in the background as in the foreground, where their intensity explodes. Great work.
Regards
Marine

Waylim (10835) 2009-06-18 12:55

Caleb
Stunning portrait, nice close up shot, showing her very soft and beuatiful expression, with sumtuous full lips. so much more beautiful than the modle in the west. Great quality technically. My complements.
Way

mariandrea (973) 2009-06-18 18:30

Hi Caleb, good portrait, just the exact light on her face, and on the right points. I like also the background out of focus, it gives enhancement to the woman. Chau chau,

Maria

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-18 22:27

This is as fabulous as it can get caleb. Its worth a billion words. i love the poise and the grace. i love the colorus and the balance.

daddo (11317) 2009-06-18 23:21

What more to say about your work Caleb? Each one is a treasure. anyone who loves humanity in its myriad manifestations will love your images- especially as you seem to capture the inner life of your "models". Bravo once again. Klaudio.

Angshu (33697) 2009-06-19 2:35

Caleb
That headdress would have taken quite a time to make! Beautiful portrait of the Dzao lady with judicious use of shallow DOF as always!
Regards
Angshu

bukitgolfb301 (4658) 2009-06-19 16:16

Hello again my dear caleb

Splendid snap as your style as usualand again.
Yes I still remember she is from Red Dzao tribe--

Thanks for sharing and best regards,

Takero

SebastianSeng (346) 2009-06-23 19:16

Lovely portrait Caleb. From the colors of her headgear, esp the colors of her collars which matches beautifully with the colors at the background, the subtle colors on her face and the appropriate dof, everything just seems to fall into place beautifully. Simply lovely!

stevesaba (3840) 2009-06-25 11:17

Hi Caleb!
A very wonderful shot of this Red Dzao lady! I remember Sapa well, and would sure love to go back. Great work! Cheers,
Steve