. . Jokïng Ladïes . . Photo

Photographer’s Note

Part of my series of working women in the old Visakaptnam market, during a moment a bit more relaxed : for fun, the younger women suggested to some of the older ones to take each 2 similar fruits or veg. and pose in such a way... Not sure if the lady on the right understood fully (maybe ?), she was shy and did not dare looking to the camera (although posing with pleasure).

Nowhere else did I see a group of brave and hard working women acting so freely in public, daring somewhat salacious jokes - but nothing really obscene ! ... And all by signs, because no one could speak a word of English. Naturally, the younger women refused to pose in such a way.

2 earlier posts with the same group of women :
market women smoking cigars (plus 5 other photos) and
market women arguing loudly.

japiey, MiguelP, ChrisJ, Vasa, adelune, salvator has marked this note useful

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hatti52 (12654) 2008-03-26 1:12

Hi Dear Cath,
Wonderful double portrait of these sweety women
excellent colours
well done
best wishes

MiguelP (14324) 2008-03-26 1:15

Shy or embarrased dont know, but indian people use to know how to behave in front of a camera, this woman could be the exception of the rule. One of the things that I love about this photo is how you present us two colors green (with a bit yellow tone)and blue. Both in a pure saturation, this, together with the brown background works perfecty... Of course you have all these two fantastic women... What can I say? They are beauty in every trace the time has left in their faces.

japiey (9493) 2008-03-26 1:17

Hi Cath,

Beautifull smiles from Indian market life.
They are very lovely to you here, and that is reflected too..
Good in balancing the lights.
Colourfull, and their way of dressing the saree is interesting.
Mangoes and Brinjals in their hands look like a symbol of their small business there.. Were they vegetable sellers?
Salutes, dear friend.

jp

Paolo (40702) 2008-03-26 1:56

Hi Catherine, beautiful portraits, colorful, excellent light, quality and composition too.
thanks, ciao

ChrisJ (70171) 2008-03-26 2:02

Hi Catherine

The yellow green of the mangoes & bananas contrasts nicely against the light blue saris. Good sharpness in this suoerb daily life scene. Bon travail!

ninaL (19512) 2008-03-26 2:23

Une scène charmante avec deux dames charmantes, surtout celle de gauche.
Les couleurs éclatantes "à la Noborders", on reconnaît de loin ton style ici.
Amitiés, Grazyna.

aadilj (17950) 2008-03-26 5:10

They seem to be so happy posing for you Catherine! I like the mood and the ambiance. good one indeed. Your hallmark colours make it all so wonderful

okahraman (4576) 2008-03-26 5:19

Catherine merhaba ;

Renklerin canılılığı ve netlik harika elinize sağlık

Önder Kahraman

mesutilgim (36743) 2008-03-26 12:26

Hi dear Cath,
Another great capture. Amazing faces ! Perfect pov and compo again and wonderfull notes.
This again is a sample of a TE entry which matches perfectly with the rules and expectations of the site.
TFS and gözüne gönlüne sağlık.
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

lousat (15302) 2008-03-26 14:27

Salut Catherine,cette fois le protagoniste de la photo est l'exceptionel couleur,le contrast entre le bleu des vestiaires et le vert des fruits est vraiment extraordinaire..mes plus gros compliments pour les notes aussi,toujours tres interessantes,bonne soiree',Luciano

Vasa (5500) 2008-03-26 18:12

Chere Catherine,

on a de choses a voir et apprendre ici, realisees par le cliche de belles couleurs. Elles sont vraiment gentilles ces mamies (leurs habits, leurs bojoux, leurs fruits, leurs sourires et doux regards). Chaque fois que je contemple tes photos, j'imagine des moments que tu as vecu avant et apres la prise. Tu as vraiment bien travaille en peu de jours et je t'en remercie beaucoup.

Amicalement

Branko

crckt (7074) 2008-03-26 18:19

Hi Cath,
I really did laugh a lot! A great humorous post. Unbelievable how they have the same color and saris and holding the same fruits!
TFS,
Shaeri
PS: I am sorry to disappoint you, but I really don't have many shots of people (like that little girl shot), I am not that good in portraits :(

RADEEH (2762) 2008-03-26 22:34

Dear Cath
Seems you had enjoyed your short trip to India very much ! Your recent shot are full of energy and happiness . We too enjoy the travel with you through your images. Thanks for sharing !
Regards
Radeeh

alibasarir (14331) 2008-03-27 2:12

merhaba
çok hoş bir görüntü.özellikle kadınların duruşu ve kıyafetleri harika görünüyor.çok net ve temiz bir fotograf elinize sağlık.
selamlar sevgiler
Ali

adelune (2) 2008-03-27 5:50 [Comment]

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Stepan (27175) 2008-03-28 0:18

Elles sont canon, ces deux femmes. Et le sourire est étincelant...
Mais le top, c'est ce bleu flashy et ces mangues/bananes qui créent un contraste irréel.
C'est canon.
Stéphane

marietom (31898) 2008-03-28 2:36

Salut Cath,

Jolies couleurs, et joli portrait, plus posé que certains autres. Je me demande ce que celle-ci aurait donné en noir et blanc.
Bonne journée
Marie

MarianneS (14264) 2008-03-31 1:29

Bonjour Catherine,
Je passe dans ta galerie et la vignette de cette photo m'attire immédiatement par ses magnifiques couleurs.
Ce qui me permet d'apprécier cette expression tout aussi superbe.
Tu as réussi à avoir un réel échange avec elle, au delà des mots.
Bravo Catherine.
Cordialement,
Marianne

salvator (18809) 2008-04-23 5:22

Bonjour Catherine,
Wonderful expression on the women's faces and nice colors. The blue of their dresses is absolutely superb.
Amities. Salvator.