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1 of 2 - white head scarf


1 of 2 - white head scarf
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Copyright: Am moving (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2016 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-06
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Nikon D700, 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom-Nikkor, 4GB Sandisk CF Card
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-10 7:34
Viewed: 392
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 78
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Next week I would post 2 of 2. Another title for this shot as "My cucu". Why? Read on.

I dedicate this post to portrait shooters rminkow of USA and rewshearer of NZ. I have learned, albeit slowly, about portrait work from their posts. As I strolled along the Kuching waterfront along Sarawak River, I spotted this family unit was relaxing; a grandmother babysitting with 2 grandchildren. I stopped and smiled at them, then took this portrait shot. In Asian culture, the parents normally would live with the sons or daughters who form a family unit of their own, and they soon become grandparents and always help around the house with shopping daily needs, or babysitting the grandchildren. 3 generations under a roof. The lady smiled at me and said proudly "cucu saya" meaning my grandchildren. From her face, I dare say this lady would be a beauty during her younger days. I like the white head scarf, it makes her look a bit more fashionable. Behind them are the steps doing down to Sarawak River. I did not have much time, just focus and snap!

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Well seen Bill,

Indeed just studying other photographers works can be very inspiring. You have chosen two great members.

Composition and POV excellent , having your three subjects looking away. Natural colors, and physionomy well captured.

A candid moment well presented.
Cheers!
Robert

Nice candid shot Bill,,, Good focus and narrow DOF to 'isolate' the subjects.. Nice warm lighting too..

Good portraiture.

David

great photo!
nice composition and colors!
realy good capure,
Best regards, ingrid

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 23 N: 1853] (11208)
  • [2009-02-10 8:08]

Hi Bill,

Beautiful street photo and well seen!
Excellent image filling, composition and colors.
Well done my friend!

TFS and greetings from Netherlands,

I'll come back with my points!
Adri

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1268 W: 0 N: 2483] (20320)
  • [2009-02-10 8:20]

Hello,

Mangigique image, cette femme avec ces deux enfants est très bien captée, de belles couelurs, de belle psotitiions, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hello!
Nice street photo,well seen and nicely done.
Excellent image composition and colors,good sharpness.
Greetings
tRz.

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  • maecy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 155 W: 0 N: 247] (1576)
  • [2009-02-10 8:31]

Hi Bill!

Very nice shot! you have captured the moment, good lighting, colors and composition! very well done!

TFS

Mae

Hi Bill,

Very nice portrait of a grandma with her grandchildren. The sharp focus on the subjects and blurred background works well. I also like your note.

Regards,
Werner

Hello Bill
Excellent portrait of this family in intresthing pose and good useful shot
Great image Bill
Thanks for sharing
Cheers,Braca

Very nice work dear Bill! This gradma' looks really young and beautiful and I'm totally convinced with you about her beauty of (much) younger times!
Loved the expressions.
Light is good with nice contrast!

Have A Great Day Ahead!
Cheers,
Shubhi:)

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  • marijo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 0 N: 84] (1464)
  • [2009-02-10 11:13]

Hi Bill,
I looked for many time at these children. They are lovely.The girl drinking soda (I think) is really nice. Very beautiful moment and excelent note. Congrats
Regards
maria

The happy family. Wonderful portrait photography. Sweet smile on the face of the mother.

THIS IS WONDERFUL BILL! I TOO AM A FAN OF REW AND RMINKOW.
YOU DID A GREAT JOB HERE! SHARPNESS, COLOR, SUBJECT, FRAMING...ALL OF IT! TFS.
TERRY

Hi Bill...congratulations...great shot...wonderful expressions and light ...nice work...thanks for the compliment....

Roger

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  • Alexia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 0 N: 220] (2450)
  • [2009-02-11 14:02]

Ciao...molto particolare
questa foto...
complimenti

Alexia

Hi Bill,
very nicely daily life shot vith lovely composition.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 702 W: 5 N: 1255] (5262)
  • [2009-02-11 23:58]

Hi Bill!
Very beautiful portraits, Nice pose and very good expresion !
colors and light are superb.Tfs
Best regards!
Kostas

Bom dia Bill
Very well composed and very well seen.
A sweet gift ...
My regards
Teresat

Hello Bill,
Well captured family shot. I liked natural pose of members. Goıod lightening also
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2720 W: 405 N: 2973] (32719)
  • [2009-02-12 4:44]

Merhaba dear Bill...
great picture and nice shot... Asuperb colors and focus..bravo..selamlar

Bonjour Bill,
Jolie composition et présentation ,
good caucht and great colors,
Excellent POV. and details.
well done
Michel

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1397 W: 31 N: 3045] (12300)
  • [2009-02-12 5:40]

Hi Bill
I like the positions that they took, thelittle girl sipping on the straw has quite an expression, while the lady looks so calm and poised.
A great shot well done
Dot

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3555 W: 736 N: 2391] (18990)
  • [2009-02-12 6:13]

Very beautiful capture !


thanks,
v

An awesome daily life portrait Bill.
Superb lighting and color. The scene is composed really well.
Great job.
- Vincent

superb street photo bill :)
amazing details captured here

koh

A fine shot Bill with an interesting contrast betwen granmother and child looking in one direction (indicating connection)and the little girl (now starting to become her own person) looking in the other. Colours and definition are good as always. TFS
warm regards
David

HI Bill,
this moment is wonderful, I guess they haven't noticed that you made this shot ?!?
This girl is so cute with here coke.
Thanks, pretty shot
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hi Bill,
"From her face, I dare say this lady would be a beauty during her younger days." ..... well, she is still a beauty, isn't she? :-)
Beautiful capture of this grandmother. I can see she is very proud on their cucu's.
Very good colors and clearness. the compo is great too.
Joop!

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 124 N: 1437] (20268)
  • [2009-02-12 10:37]

Hi Bill,
beautiful family and daily life shot.Well composed.TFS.Necla.

Hello Bill,

I am not surprised that you were attracted to this group. They just ooze happy contentment.

Your pov allows us to scrutinise them without embarrassment, and absorb the lovely details you have captured.

Three does make a fine composition, added to by the lovely diagonal achieved by the edge of the steps and the stone blocks.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
p.s. worthy recipients of your dedication.

Hi Bil,
What a wonderful family shot..
Nice composition of a daily life shot.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • ade71 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 37 N: 206] (2812)
  • [2009-02-12 12:50]

hi Bill, wonderful shot! The situation is very well presented. Good the light and the details. Compliments, Adele

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15592)
  • [2009-02-13 0:42]

very lovely and nice picture

Hello Bill.
Nice to be back and watch your pictures aswell.
I enjoyed reading your note.
It suits the picture very well.
Best wishes from Jan

Hi Bill, wonderful portrait of lovely family, with fantastic expressions, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • tracer Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 788 W: 45 N: 1588] (7920)
  • [2009-02-13 11:26]

this is one great capture Bill. the expressions are timeless. good dof and clarity is superb!

i a n

Hi Bill
Excellent daily life picture,lovely colours,very good sharpnes and fantastic lighting.
Very interesting note.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 592 W: 0 N: 957] (4596)
  • [2009-02-21 22:22]

Hi Bill,
well taken and well shown.
the composition of the subject is also lovely, pyramidal.
Nice and touching note too.
well seen in clarity and sharpness.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4763] (21687)
  • [2009-02-22 11:36]

Bravo Bill...

A very beautiful an impressive shot,
special, very good pose of cute two baby portrait shot..!
Lovely image, composition, colors and good sharpness.
Greetings,
George

Hi Bill,

I can see the maturity with top class portraiture like this one. No wonder the full frame costs so much. Top notch capture in flawless framing giving out the mood of the scene.

Well done and best regards.
Jusni

Hello Bill!
Very nice mother and kids composition!
Great colours, good light, perfect focus, nice perspective!
Best regards!
Lili

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