Mountain Woman, a photo from Ribeira Grande, Barlavento

Photographer's Note

I used my trusty old Canon T90, and Fuji Velvia to capture this moment in Santo Antão, the westernmost large island in Cape Verde and the continent of Africa.

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xuaxo (6854) 2010-02-21 5:18

Hi!
Typical beautiful photo of mother and child in Cape Verde.
Greetings,
Francisco

yeln (11516) 2010-02-21 5:25

hi Reijo

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great idea with wonderful colors. mybe mother shows dissatisfaction. Who knows. TFS.
greeting Vojko

batalay (41259) 2010-02-21 6:32

Hello ReiJo,

This is a first rate double-portrait of the mother and child. I like the predominant light blue tones as the field for the dark skin of the pair. It's a difficult life these people live, and a timeless lifestyle. Thus, it is also a very good example of photojournalism.

Warm regards,

Bulent

fabianoleite (13037) 2010-02-21 13:58

Very interesting portrait with the deep looks of mother and son, very well framed. Good work, congratulations!

daddo (28696) 2010-02-21 14:00

Hi Reijo. An arresting portrait of the two as both look at us with directness and at the same time confirm their closeness as mother and daughter since we can see one in the other. Lovely shades of blue accentuate the sunlight and the warm tones of their skin. Lovely work. Regards. Klaudio.

Maverick182 (615) 2010-02-21 14:06

Hi James,excellent portrait,is so serious...the child is very beautiful!Compliments!

LeeLoo (0) 2010-02-24 0:15

Dear Reijo James!
Wonderful shot. Mother and child. Madonna from Cabo Verde. Wonderful image.
TFS!

Ascot (339) 2010-03-14 14:35

The simple and elegant tones of this portrait are so beautiful. The pride of the mother, and a look of self reliance, shows in her eyes, and the child is going to grow up with that sames fierce pride. Wonderful portrait work.

Greetings, Amelia