"Angkor Lady" Photo

Photographer’s Note

A shot from my trip to Angkor Wat Cambodia a couple years ago. I've seen this woman in may other photos of Angkor (she's actually situated at The Bayon (Angkor Thom).

I hope you like the photo...
- Dan

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Floydian (30970) 2006-05-08 11:23

Dan,
What can i say.....nothing.
W O N D E R F U L...!!!!!
Superb work..!
Regards, Henk

tjanze (5674) 2006-05-08 11:25

Hi Dan!
Beautiful old lady portrait.She looks very proud.I see mysterys in her eyes.

roamermark (1588) 2006-05-08 11:35

This is a beauty....excellent sharpness and contrast brings out every wrinkle and feature of her face.

well done

Cheers
Mark

devimeuxbe (56362) 2006-05-08 11:52

Hi Dan
Yes your portrait is great. Excellent light and sharpness. Beautifull face and smile also.
There is already many pictures of this woman (i also have). She become famous.
Have a nice day
Bertrnd

BrianGraney (1734) 2006-05-08 16:53

Good portrait - she has such a serene air (but then I believe she's a nun..)
Beautifully sharp and exposed.
I may start a theme if no-one else has already - there must be many photos of her on TE.
Cheers
Brian

PJE (19501) 2006-05-08 23:40

Well Dan with this color tone you have made quite an impressive image here. The wrinkles on her face and short hair really makes her unique. A very interesting image Dan.

Cormac (26455) 2006-05-08 23:43

Fantastic shot Dan! The detail in this is really incredible. Great conversion to black & white too, with lots of contrast. Well done!

singuanti (15240) 2006-05-09 23:24

Hi Dan. The clarity and focus is amazing. It was a great idea to use b/w in this classic-looking scene. But it's the expression that makes it so good for me. Awesome work Dan!

david (3978) 2006-05-10 12:04

i think i saw this woman, but i don't remember as there were quite a few old women around angkor wat when i was there.

it's a good portrait and the tones are nice. i like your post processing to put the dark edge around the shot, but i have to say a simpler frame might have been more effective!

none the less, great shot.

eleparc (24059) 2006-05-10 12:50

she is definitely the most famous nun in Angkor! ;-) i like this close-up! no wonder she made you pay for showing her wrinkles to the world ;-) haha!

elihesamian (26091) 2006-05-11 2:03

Still it's nice to visit the lady who is familiar for me by your picturs and the other friends,too,with an always smile,a lovely smile,full of stories in her eyes,more than the lines in her beautiful face,...still seems be very kind,...
a great portrait shot Dan,
very well worked and excellent sharpness and quality,I like it very much,

Best
M

Albrecht (11219) 2006-05-11 11:47

Hi Dan
great portrait;wonderful details of the old lady and well chosen in B&W.
greetings Albrecht

dHitman (0) 2006-05-11 23:04

Hi Dan,
Lovely portrait. Her expression is timeless and you've captured plenty of details on her face. The lightings looks marvellous too. Great shot!
Regards, Jino

patriik (1853) 2006-05-13 12:56

This portrait has a specific atmosphere. The woman is great as a model from far away country.
It`s really good pic Dan!
Thanks for sharing!!!

Patryk

eza1701 (3343) 2006-05-19 3:15

It's a great portrait shot Dan, I think the B&W suits it perfectly.

Panco (83) 2006-05-29 16:01 [Comment]

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peco85 (919) 2006-05-30 11:28

What a great timeless portrait. Great sharpness and focus. And the composition are great. The abstract expression on her face makes one think..

TFS
PeCO

simplyoga (5174) 2006-06-16 11:18

Hi Dan..
Beautiful photo...
Love the compo and the choice of BW..
PEACE,
Yoga

overcome (1109) 2006-07-20 11:18

Hi Dan,
Long time no see. Very lonely man he looks. But very well captured. His skin tone are the one I love to see. wrinkles are cleared seen. Excellent.
Keep in touch.
Ken

gbeli (2026) 2007-04-15 11:10

Hello Dan
Exellent portrait in B/W
Regards

nisko (2461) 2007-04-15 13:40

Hi Dan
yor foto is really impressive..great point of view and b/w works a lot!About the frame that we talking..isnt it some fancy?
best regards

happypoppeye (4064) 2007-06-23 14:05

Excellent portrait of the woman. Really sharp and detailed with a good darkening effect around the edges. Contrast and the B&W is really good in this one.

John

foozi (4735) 2008-07-12 17:01

Hello Dan,
a great display of people's portrait.
Great clarity and expression.
an excellent vignette formation for greater impact and composition.

Regards,
Foozi

ghilain (1714) 2009-05-26 1:10

Bonjour,

Très beau portrait, belle expression de douceur. Merveilleux sourire!

Grande netteté, bravo!
TFS

brigitte