Nuer Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Nuer with traditional scarifications in the souk of Omdurman. More from Sudan :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nygus/sets/72157614794511892/

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worldcitizen (2197) 2009-07-05 16:56

Hello Swiatek,
This is a beautiful and strong portrait. I thank you for giving me the chance to see a face that I might not otherwise get to see. Your African portaits are all very engaging. On a side note, I was looking through one of the Lonely Planet photography books, and noticed your photo entitled "Welcome to Somaliland" right away. It was nice to see a TE member hitting the "big time". :-)

maglex (1536) 2009-07-05 17:45

A very beautiful and pure portraiture of this man and his culture. TFS Alex

jimmyjimmy (428) 2009-07-05 18:25

Hello Swiatek

Wonderful image of this local from Sudan. This potrait has great color and sharpness.

Regards
Jimmy

RPoole5552 (1639) 2009-07-05 19:11

Wow! Pardon my ignorance but in today's internet age I didn't know people still live like this today. What a fascinating portrait.

Best regards,

Rob

oko (163) 2009-07-05 19:32

Excellent sharpness with very threedimensional view. I don't want to even think how they do this sculpturing on a face.
Great job!

Irena

scalerman (25633) 2009-07-05 21:21

S: so you still occasionally lurk these pages? Superb travel portrait. I've seen your website - congratulations there as well. Keep on keeping on... regards, c - desaturation to your taste?

ddupre2 (886) 2009-07-05 21:28 [Comment]

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mkgoyal2004 (581) 2009-07-05 22:36

Hi Swiatek Wojtkowiak,

Congratulations. You have captured a photo like a painting. Subject is very rare in color and texture of the skin. Thanks.

Rafer (4118) 2009-07-05 23:03

Impresionante rostro muy original...ríete de los actuales tatuajes...saludos

mariani_josep (344) 2009-07-05 23:52

Hi Swiatek

Very impressive potrait!
How they make the mark in their face like that??

MJ

BennyV (4512) 2009-07-06 0:24

Hello Swiatek,

Very powerful portrait. The desaturated look adds an other-worldliness to the black colours. Impressive Flickr-sets, too. It's been a pleasure to browse through them.

Benny

jovejupiter (203) 2009-07-06 2:16

Wow... Beautiful photo Swiatek. Such a unique face - you were masterful in capturing it.

Jeppo (11624) 2009-07-06 3:18

czesc Swiatek

wonderful stunning portrait with excellent sharpness of details

I love those penetrating eyes....

dobra robota
Silvio

MrCairo (4609) 2009-07-06 6:45

Innosc we wszystkich wymiarach !
Niesamowity portret, swietnie oswietlony !
Ogromnie mi sie podoba.
Pozdrawiam
Wojtek

Isabelle (9014) 2009-07-06 9:37

What a pleasure to have you here with another gem, Swiatek!

Looking attentively to the woman´s face, I can see some tinny little black dots. do you have any idea about what they would be?

Simple, yet fantastic and straight to the point image.

diegomach (467) 2009-07-07 6:03

Swiatek estupendo retrato, una mirada profunda que nos lleva a su interior. El contraste es estupendo y el rostro realmente impresionante.
Es una gran disparo
Felicitaciones
Diego

rigoletto (25942) 2009-07-08 11:33

it is always astonishing to see some old TE figures resurrect from their crypts.
hello swiatek, welcome back with a powerful portrait. her scar-ornaments make her beautiful indeed. the scarf color is deeply beautiful.
i am amazed to see how you made her pose like that, especially without being shy or scared.
rgs,
deniz

coco (27604) 2009-07-08 15:06

Hi Swiatek.

Powerful and very impressive portrait.
I love it.

Regards.

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-08-04 23:03

Fascinating subject, Swiatek. His scarred face has an almost otherworldly look. As always, you bring out the stunningly glossy shine of your subject's eyes - a hypnotizing effect. Superbly framed by the rich colors of his clothing. Thanks for sharing.

ilDottore (3982) 2009-11-03 9:31

Hejo,
Świetne!
Jedno z lepszych zdjęć w Twojej galerii na TE.
Uwielbiam portrety a ten jest z najwyższej półki.
Okładka NG jak nic! :)
Pozdrówki!
Krzysiek