Portrait of a Chin lady, a photo from Sagaing, North

Photographer's Note

We met this elegant Chin lady near Monywa she like us was a tourist visiting the vast cave temple complex at Po Win Daung. The site is thought to have been conceived in the 14th century, though cave temple construction went on until quite recently. The majority seem to be, 14th to 17th centuries, while most of the fading interior murals are reckoned to be 17th or 18th centuries. Footpaths and stone staircases link one to another. She looked so photogenic standing in the stairwell and with her purple clothes.

jean113, Ilonka1974, jhm has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-03-23 9:12

Hi Elaine
In her best togs! A cracking portrait of this elderly Chin minority and her wonderful smile where the slightly darker bg helps emphasise the colours of her costume and facial features. But love the sense of genuine feel in her expression of happiness! It's a very accomplished character portraiture of high quality, Congrats.
Best regards

jean113 (27661) 2020-03-23 9:50

A lovely portrait Elaine.
She looks so happy.
The colour of her clothes stands out against the greyish background.
Excellent work.
Kind regards, Jean.

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2020-03-23 14:41

Hi Elaine,
Really beautifull portrait.
I like it.
Best regards
Janusz

SteveH (8220) 2020-03-23 15:56

Hi Elaine, she certainly did look photogenic and you have captured the image well. She stands out well from the muted BG in her colourful clothes. cheers, Steve

Gerrit (62042) 2020-03-23 16:20

Hello Elaine,
you portraited her on an excellent stolen moment. Her expression is fantastic and so is the light.

Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

emka (157280) 2020-03-24 0:10

hello dear Elaine, Nice portrait of this Chin lady, In many parts of Myanmar they wear such things on the cap. Nice smile.

Kind regards Malgo

jemaflor (146412) 2020-03-24 0:28

Hi Elaine,
a well made portrait, pleasant smiling people, nice colorful and traditional clothes, perfect sharpness and photogenic attitude with the position of the arm to give an original presentation, tfs.

jhm (211734) 2020-03-24 7:15

Hello Elaine,

I like portraits, certainly a portrait made in high quality.
Also technical perfect with the eye in centre of the picture.
Pleasant image to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

mesutilgim (0) 2020-03-26 12:13

Hello Elaine,
This is really a wonderfull model (most probably posing to another photographer) captured with good pov and sharpness.
Short but usefull notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM