The hidden baby, a photo from Praia, Sotavento

Photographer's Note

I thought this woman against the plain wall would make a nice picture. Only when I saw the photograph on my computer screen did I notice that she had a baby hidden away, only one arm visible.

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saxo042 (38026) 2007-05-09 10:41

Hej Gert
Nice colours and a good structure in the picture. Looking forward to your next photo.
Hälsningar
Gunnar

xuaxo (6854) 2007-05-10 7:10

Hi Gert,
There is beauty everywhere, even in poor places, of course. The young woman with her bright dress, it's a strong contrast with the harsh background. Maybe the young woman is giving milk to the baby.
Regards,
Francisco

Apex (336) 2007-05-13 16:11

Hello Gert.
Great photo. The tiny arm adds drama to the picture.
Nice work.
Jeff.

burzum (1020) 2007-05-19 13:31

we can't see the baby's face but i hope it looks happier than the mother ;)
a nice capture for sure, the yellow - white contrast is nice.
regards,
kostas

Jgirl (27) 2007-06-10 8:16

Beautiful shot, I love the woman's bright dress and her sad face, very poignant.

teta5 (1203) 2007-06-25 4:59

Hello Gert,
i like this picture - espacially yellow color and situation.
Thanks for sharing
Aneta

zmey (7335) 2007-07-05 8:00

A nice portrait, Gert. I like the color contrast of the pastel background and forground against the bright yellow of the lady's scarf. Nicely seen and captured. On a nit-picking note: it seems, the focus is not on the lady's face, but on the wall.

Best,
Kristaps

MarcT (20964) 2007-08-26 1:29

I love these bright colors and the strange elegance of this woman.
Well done.
Marc

bartolomucci (756) 2008-07-09 7:16

CIAO GERT BELLO QUESTO RITRATO COLORI OTTIMO
CARLO

fritzi007 (14614) 2014-08-10 13:32

Hallo Gert,
ich denke, das diese Mutter es sicher nicht leicht hat mit ihren jungen Leben!
Wünsch dir einen schönen Tag
Wolfgang

ikeharel (92620) 2016-12-21 4:06

Hello Gert,
Realized she was holding the baby right away, though she looks very very sad, for some reason.
Good contrast from the yellow beautiful shawl.
Nice spotted moment.
Regards,
Ike

Cricri (145760) 2017-07-08 10:22

Hi Gert
Beau portrait de la dame , son bébé couvert par le drap, toujours de belles couleurs dans leurs tenues et accessoires
Belle soirée
cricri

Lidka (527) 2017-12-18 1:48

Dear Gert!
Wonderful young woman, amazing girl.
Interesting pose, scene, scenery, background.
Superb colours.
Good POV and DOF.
Very good exposure and capture.
Original take.
Very original effect.
Interesting note.
Great work.
Well done!

pierrefonds (84123) 2018-04-09 16:05

Hi Gert,

The woman is well placed in the frame. You have captured well her expression lost in her toughts. The point of view is showing the detailsw of her clothings. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Photo Information

Copyright: Gert Holmertz (holmertz) (73353)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03-25
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/4.9, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Babies around the world, Caboverdianos * Cape-Verdean People [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-09 6:04