Hmong Girl, a photo from Dac Lak, Central Delta Highlands

Photographer's Note

The Hmong are an Asian ethnic group from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Hmong are also one of the sub-groups of the Miao ethnicity (苗族) in southern China. Hmong groups began a gradual southward migration in the 18th century due to political unrest and to find more arable land.

This girl is on the way to market with her mom and in her new clothes.

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jadesgran (5433) 2011-12-21 21:14

Hello Duc Vu
A lovely portrait of this very pretty young lady.I like your tight cropping,and the colours are wonderful.You have captured a really beautiful expression.T.F.S.
Kind Regards Gladys.

eversmile (11636) 2011-12-21 22:07

Hi Duc

A very fine portrait with a great model. She has a graceful demeanour; she is beautiful and the colors of her traditional dress are very attractive. But I would say that the exposure and tint combination is a bit too much altered in a too clear hue, specially for the skin. It is, of course, a question of taste, not of ability, but I find the tint of the skin not realistic here. Well, I may be absolutely wrong but I tried a WS anyway. Please, let me know what you think of it.
Congratulations
Regards
Marine

[workshop] [compare] +

ifege (12147) 2011-12-21 22:37

Hi Duc
A beautiful portrait with a good POV showing off the trditional outfit. I must agree, though, with Marine re the skin colour. The workshop result looks good.

danos (110383) 2011-12-22 0:31

Hello Duc,
nice the portrait of the native Hmong girl as wearing her new clothes on her way to the market.The image was needed contrast and the WS is good.

Regards,Danos
PS Welcome to the site,with your entry to be the same date,as month too,with mine,but i'm five years older than you.

BennyV (24779) 2011-12-22 4:23

Hello dear Duc

A fine portrait. Classic. Great colours (of course) and I also like the way her face is turned away from you/us. Nice one! Thanks for sharing.

Benny