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Thanakah beauty


Thanakah beauty
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Copyright: Elaine springford (everlasting) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 813 W: 69 N: 1479] (9426)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-08
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D 200, Nikkor 50mm 1.8D, Digital RAW
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Burma yet again...........
Theme(s): Burmese thanaka faces, 'more photos that I'd like to remember (VI) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-09 6:08
Viewed: 747
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A young moslim girl that I found particulary photogenic. Another image in the WS.

Although Chin state is the only Christian State in Burma there are moslim villages. (The first Christian missionaries Rev. Arthur Carson and his wife Laura Carson, arrived at Haka, the present Chin State capital, on March 15, 1899 from America.)

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Hi Elaine

Nice portrait. Very sharp with good detail and dof. Great focus on her eyes. Burma really is a magical place. I prefer the focus on this but the ws seems to have more pop. Anyhow well done.
Ben

Hello Elaine springford ,
Great shot, Very cultural presentation, Superb portrait. Realy very chaming shot.with best regards. Nadeem khawar.

Dag Elaine,
Natuurlijk ben ik als man zeer gecharmeerd als een vrouw mij zo aankijkt als in je ws versie. Maar haar ogen zijn daar veel te wit, de warmte is uit haar blik dus voor mij niet goed. Hier is alles schitterend in beeld gebracht. Ze kijkt niet in de lens en er zit een soort van dromerige warme blik in haar ogen wat mij heel erg aanspreekt.
Je vorige porrtetten van de tatoe vrouwen waren niet slecht, maar dit is vele malen beter. Dit zijn de foto's die ik wil maken kwa pose, kwa framing and vooral zo'n blik. En ook die achtergrond, donker zonder storende elementen die haar gezicht nog enigzins zouden verstoren zijn niet aanwezig...prachtig..!!!
Wens je nog een fijn weekend, Henk

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3364 W: 306 N: 6424] (27464)
  • [2008-02-09 10:18]

Hi Elaine!
I `ll never get tired viewing Thanaka painted faces.A very fine portrait,looks great on my new....and new screen.I like the original more than the WS.,maybe because of ne eyecontact with your camera.
Regards,leo

Hello Elaine,
A fine portrait of a beautiful woman who has applied the Thanakah powder in a very artistic way.
Regards,
Gert

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  • tcht Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1395 W: 73 N: 1346] (7008)
  • [2008-02-09 13:27]

Hi Elaine
beautiful portrait - incredible sharpness and details. her right eye is also nicely placed on the two-thirds line of the frame. superb shot!
Cheers
CheukHin

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  • dilane Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 607 W: 64 N: 904] (8031)
  • [2008-02-09 14:48]

Quelle beauté - et le bokeh, derrière elle, est vraiment très réussi - bravo -
daniel

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1113 W: 10 N: 1275] (6929)
  • [2008-02-09 21:00]

Hi Elaine,
I really like the paint markings on her face and she has beautiful features. A nice clear sharp portrait well composed. I also like that she is not loking directly at the camera. Nice work!
Regards
Wanda

You have an excellent collection of portraits. She's a beauty indeed and the shinning golden paintings make her even more beautiful. Or may be her exotic face is so attractive because it's wrapped up in white. Great expression here, much better than the WS.
ric

Mingalaba Elaine
Burmese have incredible talent to make up with Thanaka. A very nice portrait & great DOF
Keep posting
WArren

Elaine: definitely a strong vein of Indian heritage here. A beautifully composed portrait and beautiful woman. regards, c

Yes, indeed a fantastic beauty. Her looks and the eyes and the lips hide some inner joy.

For some time I really had to get used to faces with tanaka, and had to get used to the use of it, but now I can see that it can surely add to beauty. Lovely portrait, Elaine!

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4479 W: 154 N: 6725] (21966)
  • [2008-02-25 20:13]

Dear Elaine
She looked so Indian from the thumbnail, except of course the thanakah decoration on her cheeks. I find this better than the WS, because there's no direct eye contact here & also because of the hint of smile. Excellent use of shallow DOF & fine framing as well.
Best Regards
Angshu

She is certainly a beauty, Elaine, I guess she knows it too... There is something serene and assured in her look - her makeup is also applied with care, this is a splendid portrait !
Compliments,
Cath.

Hello Elaine,

Magnifique portrait, comme beaucoup d'autres dans ta galerie.
Marie

Another very nice portrait. Good expression and beautiful colours.
regards
Pierre

Hello Elaine,
You have so many beautiful portraits on your galeries and this one i like alot. It has a perfect combination, a beautiful face with the unique costume and your composition blurred the bg just make it more special. One of your best....tfs

daniel

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