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Wrinkels of life


Wrinkels of life
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Copyright: Manuj mehta (manujmehta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 608 W: 97 N: 1284] (4977)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-01-17
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ 50, Lica 35mm-420mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): World Portraits [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-09 0:56
Viewed: 368
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 74
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello My dear Friends

When all about you is black with gloom,
And all you feel is pending doom.
When your bones are racked with grim despair -
When every breath is a gasp for air.
Keep on going, though you need to grope,
For around the bend is a ray of hope.

A ray of hope is perhaps all that's left,
As your will to live has been bereft.
You've lost it all, it's just no use!
You can end it all, you need no excuse.
But throw away that piece of rope,
And give yourself a chance of hope.

Just give yourself another day,
Brushing aside what your thoughts may say.
This is your life and you can make a new start,
By ignoring the brain - just follow the heart.
Taking baby steps in order to cope,
And minute by minute you'll build on your hope.

Brian Quinn

I have met this lady in the mountains of Himalayas.

As my dear friend Mario suggested, i am changing the title to "wrinkels of life". thanks for liking, observing and admiring portraits. i would click more portraits full of emotions and expression for my TL friends.
regards
Manuj Mehta
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Critiques [Translate]

Hi Manuj
Beautiful b&w portrait.
Excelent light.
Tomek

Good gritty portrait Manuj, great use of B&W and the lighting on her face is excellent.
Nice job..
DAvid

Hi manuj
Nice B&W portrait. I love the detail in this shot - this lady's face tells many stories. She looks as if she is thinking deeply about something.
Nice composition and pov
Cheers
Linzi

Hey Manuj

Great portraiture of a vivid face!
The expression on her face tells stories filling books...

B/W is the perfect choice.

TFS
ALbatros

Hello Manuj! Very interesting picture. Very interesting woman. Good lightness. Very good POV. Original portrait. Well done!

Hi Manuj, Another very fine quality portrait showing a lot of human emotions. The textures and cropping are especially well done carried out. TFS. Murray.

Namaste Manuj

A superb b&w portrait with good texture in the old womans weathered face, with superb sharpness, dof & lighting. Tfs!

Hello MAnuj
how are you? this is another black and white portrait, a fine composition. i can see so many wrinkels on to her face. sharp and such details. i like the use of lighting here.
you have very emotional portraits in your gallery.
ravi

Hi my friend...
Again, again beautiful portrait...
Great expression...
Best regards...
Andro

Namaste Manuj beautiful portrait and poem. Lighting is good. Looks great in B/W. Well done.
Regards - Adil.

Hi Manuj,
You are an expert in field of portrait.
Excellent clarity and use of light.
She has impressive facial expression
TFS
Selahattin E

Nice portrait ! Good work on the light !
Jean

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  • pikas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 195 W: 9 N: 286] (1078)
  • [2008-08-09 3:48]
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Hi Manuj,

You show us more one beautiful portrait full of feeling and expression.

B&W was the perfect choice.

I give you another option for title... "Wrinkles of life".

Great work!!! I´m fan of your portrait.

Congratulations.

Mário

superlative work as ever, manuj...

very very well done.

rgds

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  • KrL Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 497 W: 95 N: 387] (6079)
  • [2008-08-09 4:52]
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Coucou Manuj,
How are u ?
superbe intensité avec cette luminosité qui sublime ce noir et blanc...
Je dois me répéter... LOL
Bonne journée mon ami ;)

Karèle

Classical portrait photography. Tones are suprb here.

Hi friend
it s really perfect shot
perfect portrait
lot of emotions looking
wonderful work
ciao
Lucio

you Manuj!
i thought i can have a good rest this weekend but your posting really gives a task of admiring this beautiful portrait.

TFS
Regards
Agoes

Hello my dear friend,
i hope you are well,
wonderful compo of life indeed;)
perfect title,
superb detailes here,
superb shot Manuj,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner

Hi my dear friend
Great B&W portrait.
Wonder and some peaceful expression in her face.Maibe the kind of peace that cames with the uncertain days.
Thanks for showing us your wonderful people.
Friendly greetings from Portugal
J.Diogo

Salam Manuj Bahaijaan,
Very impressive portrait of this old woman.Great sharpness, light and details.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Manuj,

The wisdom from the elderly. I appreciate you spotting this beautiful woman. The details of her face, scarf, and wisps of hair are lovely.

Black and white suits this photo nicely.

Terrific... Lisa

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1519 W: 1 N: 143] (12189)
  • [2008-08-10 1:36]
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your portraits are wonder-full

ciao Manuj..
what a wonderful portait.. you are a specialist!! excellent with the note!! intriguing and perfect.. bravo!
ciao Marco
;) soon

excellent potrait of this old woman.. when it comes to potrait shot you are the master.. good one.. tfs..

regards, terry
*the note is lovely too.

Excellent portraiture and PP work my friend. Superb work.

Regards for your question, I used my Nikon D70 AF55-200mm macro lens for the bird shot. Thanks for asking my friend.

Cheers
Dennis

Hi Manuj,
Excellent portrait, perfect sharpness and contrast superb gre tones. Like the black background. You may be proud on this portrait!
Hans

Un gran sentido fotografico tienes, hermosa imagen, bien capturada, gran detalle. Felicidades :) TFS

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  • [2008-08-11 3:37]

Hello Manuj
i dont know how i missed this shot of your's. this is another black and white beauty of your lens. it has been well said that the shot is what a lensman imagined. and you always have best stored for your portraits. your treatment is the key of you sucessful portraits. keep goind Mr Mehta

richard

Hello Manuj
Another perfect portrait with a fantastic b/w work, a superb light, and a great human document.
Congrats, mb

Hi Manuj
Wow,wonderful portrait!Bravo.
Regards.
A.

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  • Ramdan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 700 W: 31 N: 1429] (5544)
  • [2008-08-11 19:55]

Hi Manuj,
Wrinkles are something we usually try to get rid off. But when comes to the people subject in their golden age, the wrinkles are the impact of the photo we are making. You did it great in this composition. Love the details and clarity here.

Wonderful note, my friend.

Regards,
Ramdan.

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2514 W: 0 N: 972] (13702)
  • [2008-08-12 15:48]

Hola amigo,
hermoso trabajo y pose,
iluminación y bello retrato en b/w.
expresiva cara, los años en la piel.
saludos Manuj

Hi dear Manuj
Yes this must be a very hard life. Wrinkless is a best indicator of our life. I like every my wrinkel, because I love every day of my life
Best wishes my friend
Melany
soon

Hi Manuj,

You are a master when it comes to portraits like this one.
A face in which you can see life, joy, sorrow, all that life offers you.

TFS
Els

Hi dear friend,
an untold srtory on her face - wonderfully seen and presented.
Great choice for the tones and light.
All my congrats for this art work.
Have a lovely WE.
Ioana
:) soon

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1245 W: 15 N: 630] (11278)
  • [2008-08-18 12:54]

Great job and I love the poem as well. Fantastic expression and I love the b&w treatment. Wonderfully done. TFS and have a happy day!

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