The Girl with the Crystal Earings Photo

Photographer’s Note

She was looking after her young brother, maybe no more than 9 or 10 years old herself, but so self-assured.
Another image with her brother is in the WS.

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Valerka (8159) 2008-02-23 5:51

Hi, Elaine,
A very nice prtrait. Strange, this girl reminds me of the portraits of the women from Taiti by the French artist Paul Gauguin.
TFS
Valerka:)

baba_flies (8093) 2008-02-23 5:54

Her shirt could use a little wash :) but kids are kids and sometimes I like to walk around like her myself. The flower behind her ear is a true eye catcher and maybe she was not aware that the color suits her ear rings but you know she is a young lady so she probably knew of the effect. Her eyes are a little concerned and she does not look too happy somehow but this was maybe just the "wrong" moment, who knows. Perfect shot, I like it. Barbara.

Didier38 (710) 2008-02-23 5:54

Bonjour Elaine,

Superbe portrait, le regard est très expressif.
Bon cadrage.

Bon week-end

Didier

maglex (1612) 2008-02-23 5:57

A well done portrait, Elaine. I just wonder what the special occasion is for the decoration on her face. Thanks for sharing...

Alex

indraajeet (1773) 2008-02-23 5:59

another superb portrait. i really like your style of presentation
indrajit

Wanda1 (11015) 2008-02-23 6:06

Hi Elaine,
Another fine sharp portrait from you. Her expression is well captured and the colours of her earings matching the flower are lovely details. The light illuminating her features is speacial too.
Regards
Wanda

leo61 (43712) 2008-02-23 6:20

Hi Elaine!
I just wanted to post when i saw this wonderful portrait.Excellent framing,and good natural colors.I like her serious expressions and the spirals of Thanaka.
Regards,Leo

alaindiveu (1192) 2008-02-23 6:28

Salut Elaine

Tes portraits sont toujours aussi beaux et les couleurs aussi belles. J'émets pourtant un petit bémol (mais vraiment tout petit, petit !) : dommage que la fleur soit si près du bord.
Qui aime bien, châtie bien ....
Continue à nous étonner

Alain

PeterDF (298) 2008-02-23 7:30

A wonderful photo with some very nice lighting and feel from you shot. She has a great face and you've captured her very well. She looks older a bit than her years. It's also interesting that her shirt is tattered a bit and worn, yet her face has such a contrast to that look. Very nicely done!

delkoo (34754) 2008-02-23 8:58

hi eliane
fantastic portrait, i am fascinated by her glance, so direct, the flower adds a nice touch of colour.

regards
didier

BennyV (4905) 2008-02-23 9:12

Nothing to add, really. A wonderful girl, wonderful colours and a wonderful portrait.I found myself staring into the eyes to see the reflection there. Thanks again, Elaine.

Benny

smarcell (14653) 2008-02-23 9:14

A very good portrait. The serious expression of the girl is very strong.
I like the touch of color of the orange flower.
I like the sharpness too, which is very important for this kind of pictures.
Regards Stefano

lestans (15492) 2008-02-23 23:49

Hi Elaine!
what a lovely girl.
A perfect, vivid intense portrait, in a soft light.
You show us her beauty, her lovely earings, but also the holes in her dress.
TFS, bravo! Ciao!
Livia

vincz (19045) 2008-02-24 0:28

Wow... she is fascinating. The light is wonderful, the golden colors, the flower, the spiraled tanaka,the earings, the dusty t-shirt, everything fits so well together here. Excellent rendering. Her glance is deep.

devimeuxbe (56334) 2008-02-24 3:40

Bonjour Ealin
Very very beautifull portrait. The beautifull face of the girl, her glance, the color of the skin, the light, the flower are really amazing. Maybe you can cut a little bit on the left of the picture. However, i really like this portrait.
Bertrand

Evolution (211) 2008-02-24 5:32

Excellent portrait. The eye contact from the subject and the intensity of her expression makes this successful. Well done.
I like the tattered t-shirt. It adds some information to the overall image. The flower is also a (cliched,but) nice touch. Your idea to add the flower ?
Brian

alimo3 (6826) 2008-02-24 16:10

Hi Elaine,
i love very much this portrait,
the composition is really clasic but i like her little sad attitude and posture.
the tones are beautifull but IMO a bit to flashy on the flower.
with this kind of image i just want to say : when is the next fly to Rangoon !
A very good one...

Tom

ayansadhu (1499) 2008-02-24 19:38

nice portraiture
intense looks
well composed
well done

yanseiler (20) 2008-02-25 1:25

a pure gaze, quite interesting to discover how torn is her shirt compared to her lovely face with nice ear rings, her face seems to come out of a fashion magazine, very nice expression...

Waylim (11153) 2008-02-27 11:53

Elaine
Excellent shot, classic burmese girl portriat, great composition, beautiful colors, perfect sharpness and clarity. the brightness of the marygold is almost too eye catching compared to the rest.
Way.

hatti52 (12654) 2008-02-28 5:46

Hi Elaine,
superb portrait
excellent sharpness
impressive eyes,excellent framing
regards

heimann2 (286) 2008-03-25 8:07

Hi Elaine,
very good expression of this beautiful girl.
thanks
Pierre

scalerman (25787) 2008-09-01 19:23

Elaine: not sure if your still about around here, but this is a beautiful portrait - exactly the style I'd prefer. regards, c

chriswhitley (1480) 2008-12-07 7:23

Hi Elaine. Her gaze is mesmerising. Beautiful colours, great sharpness. Chris

azizbilgili (1714) 2009-06-01 0:41

Hi Elaine,
A wonderful photo with some very nice lighting and feel from you shot...

TFS