faux Dongba priest, Lijiang... Photo

Photographer’s Note

I think he was more concerned with photograph gratuities than holy rites...

ISO at 500ASA; focal at 59.00mm.

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bukitgolfb301 (4590) 2009-10-31 13:33

Hello my dear Caleb

What another interesting and impressive shot!
Sharp focusing and nice framework/composition are marvelous as usual! His face expression is quite attractive.Anyway congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a nice Sunday !

Takero

pauloog (6467) 2009-10-31 15:26

Hello Caleb,
The venerable man seems to mock you, and he is probably right to do so...
Fine detail and colours, a pleasure to look at as usual.
Regards,
Paul

InasiaJones (20150) 2009-10-31 16:54

Hi Namloc,

I like that one Cal, mostly for the good soft light, the facial features of your subject and the fine embroidery and details of his costume.

Whatever he is holding in his hand, the effect his cool and efficient to drag us into the scene and to establish a direct contact with the viewer.

The skin look barbecued on my screen, but these skin tones are so delicate to balance and adjust and no one have the same viewing device so... I guess you did it well in front of your own computer.

Cheers buddy!

André

sayeed_rahman (2269) 2009-10-31 22:27

hahaha very true..i was similar situations at times..its an outlet for them too...to see and interact with tourists..they feel good..surely it does get claustrophobic in the monastery 24x7x365..

Great colours as usual..would you get the same results had you shot this in Jpeg fine ???

Caleb tc
sayeed

leo61 (43398) 2009-11-01 0:34

HI Caleb!
A fantastic one and I like a lot his friendly smile and his colorful dress.
Have a nice sunday,
regards,leo

CLODO (4170) 2009-11-01 1:37

Hi Caleb
He invits me, but I don't understand for what!
Really stunning portrait, well framed, colourfull, sharp, on a dull background which enhances the smiling face.
Great job!
Cheers
CLODO

eversmile (6091) 2009-11-01 1:45

Hi Caleb!

This one is, for me, a big hit, really excellent. Because the composition is perfect, with the character so eager to cross the limit, ready to jump from fiction to reality like in "The purple rose of Cairo" and with the very fresh and direct contact that it creates with us, discovering his laughing face and his teasing look. I also like the inviting gesture that calls us out. It gives a good dynamic to the portrait. The vivid colors, the sharp details of his furrowed face, sustain very well his attitude. The focus is perfect and with more dull colors in the background, the effect of the bokeh is stronger. The saturation is well-groomed. No barbecue on my side, lol! Congratulations!
Regards
Marine

Signal-Womb (11693) 2009-11-01 1:47

Hi Caleb, always like to call in on your wonderful gallery and it never disapoints. This is fantastic loves his expression. Regards Steve.

saxo042 (15592) 2009-11-01 8:26

Hi Caleb,
A very sharp and very detailed portrait! He looks indeed very happy and he obviously likes all the colours in his dress!
Kind regards
Gunnar

mirarer (4339) 2009-11-01 10:28

Hi Caleb,
Fantástico retrato y gran nitidez. Me encantan los detalles de su vestimenta.
Best regards,
Mirari

bebbetto (2993) 2009-11-01 13:51

Perfect beard focusing and smile.
Beaufitul shot

patdeph (17796) 2009-11-02 5:52

hello Caleb
I don't mind of what he is thinking,the important is that he is terribly photogenic,and the result is splendid!
Regards
Pascale

yquem46 (7862) 2009-11-03 7:31

You're probably right Caleb but he was also really worth the shot !
best
patrick

pajaran (3039) 2009-11-04 1:02

Pozdrav.
Lik koji mnogo govori, odlicna fotografija.
Puno pozdrava, uspeh, Paja.

stevesaba (3744) 2009-11-07 17:20

Hi Caleb!
I liked the humorous note, which no doubt is true. None the less, what a fabulous outfit, and a fabulouly documented. A real eye-catcher. We loved Lijiang. fine work,
Steve