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Not Yet The Long Sleep


Not Yet The Long Sleep
Photo Information
Copyright: Manuj mehta (manujmehta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1163 W: 80 N: 2819] (11900)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-11-07
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ 50, Lica 35mm-420mm
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-18 0:45
Viewed: 174
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Glittering dark, dancing
Before my eyes, closed
Everything I see, shadowed
In roaring silence
I hear
Falling
A feather
Soundless, a brush
My lovers touch
Bitter, life's bile
Sweet, love's taste
Shadows of tomorrow
Darken the path of yesterday
What was will not be
What is, stands
Before my eyes, open
My life

~ by John LeClare

friends
this is a Goan lady (lady from the Goa, a south region of India, i was passing through the street when i saw her looking blank, nowhere (must be in her thoughts).

Converted it in to black and white.

regards
Manuj Mehta

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Hi Manuj

beautiful realization as always
i like her expression, as you said lost in her thoughts
good tonal range and details
excellent sharpness and presentation
Have a grate day my friend!
Oana

Hello Manuj,

Your shots always seem to work well in b&w.
The textural details of her face are very nicely captured, as is her thoughtful expression.
The good dof keeps her sharp against the non-intrusive b/g.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15582)
  • [2009-09-18 1:05]

what a beautiful poem at that photograph! you have a beautiful soul

Hi Manuj,

excellent capture and the b/w composition work is quite good here. the details and the sharpness is also good. very well framed and presented.

Tfs,
Sanjib.

Hi Manuj
Wonderful capture and portrait
Great face lines, looks and light management
Have a nice days
Burak

Bom dia Manuj,
One more great BW portrait. A metaphysical amazing Title, the habitual quality and a beautiful poetical text as support of the image.
Great one, my friend,
Raimundo

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1457 W: 23 N: 0] (11684)
  • [2009-09-18 1:47]

Hi my friend...
Beautiful b@w portrait with so nice tones...
Great expression...
Have a nice weekend...
Andro

Hello Manuj,
Perfect portrait. Wrell captured facial expression of face and tiny details
I loved well suited BG
TFS
Selahattin E

Hello,
Another stunning portrait!
I like the B&W effect and the expression on the face of that woman.
TFS
Have a good WE!

Hello, Manuj -
Great candid portrait - her faraway expression and distant eyes; her mouth seems to be forming words that she is saying to herself. Very sharp details show the lines and contours of her skin; perfect exposure with great effect from the light/shadows. Very nice image, my friend.

Hi Manuj,

The lady has indeed a very thoughtful look maybe she is yearning for better times. The conversion to black and white only makes the shot stronger the details are very sharp even the wispy hair stands out well. The narrow dof is excellent as is the pov well done.

Regards
Jon

Hi Manuj,
This is another winner portrait of this lady in a rather sad expression on her face.
Superb lighting and great grey tones with fine details especially on the skin and hair.
Fantastic eyes that tell all the sad story.
A great moody capture, my friend!
Congratulations!

Francis Xavier

Hello
Another beautiful and well composed shot of everyday life, wonderful street photography.
Best wishes,
Achim

Excelente retrato que capta fielmente la expresion ,buen tratamiento de las luces y el B&W
Buen trabajo
un saludo

Hi ManuJ,
Another beautiful caught of view and portrait of this Goan lady, fantastic contrast in black & White and picture very sharp and clear,
Excellent presentation as always,
all my compliments
Michel

Hi Manuj,
Great capture of the old woman with her expression, texture and detail of her face.
Great BW work my friend.

Regards,
Yopie

Ciao Manuj


Nice B & W portrait of this lady.
good tonal range and details
excellent sharpness and presentation,
You chose a perfect angle, very classic but excellent done, great presentation here!

Have a nice weekend,

Sergio

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1146 W: 2 N: 838] (10395)
  • [2009-09-18 9:30]

A very impressive expression , dear Manuj !
Your B&W portraits are really excellent!TFS.
Um grande abraço, a Brazilian hug!
Nivaldo

Salam Manuj bhaijaan,
A wonderful B&W portrait of this old woman.Good light and sharpness.TFS.
Namastey,

hAyAti

Hi Manuj
Another superb shot, great looks and face mimic
The sharpness and details are wonderful here, and the pose is natural
The background is well managed and blurred
Thanks
Alireza

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 869 W: 64 N: 1960] (13454)
  • [2009-09-19 6:18]

Nice portrait- well expressed in B&W - have a nice weekend, Julie

Hello Manuj.
It's a striking BW portrait.
The BW tone, contrast, expression detail on the face and clothes are just great.
Best regards Siegfried

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 32 N: 90] (4019)
  • [2009-09-19 11:18]

another great portrait my friend
very nice in b&w
a very nice note as usual

Have a great weekend!

Ale

I;m fine my friend! thank you for asking
and i hope you and your family are all fine too

Hi Manuj...another excellent portrait...great tones and details.

Roger

Hello Manuj! Very interesting old woman, good balck and white art work, perfect exposure, very original portrait. Well done!

Ciao Manuj, fascinating B&W portrait with fantastic intense expression, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

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