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Interesting People of the world III ...


Interesting People of the world III ...
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Copyright: Wishnu Garuda (wishnugaruda) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1944 W: 73 N: 2891] (15144)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-11
Categories: Daily Life, Decisive Moment, Portrait
Camera: Canon 450D Rebel XSi, Tamron AF 18-250 1:3,5-6,3 IF
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Interesting people of the world ... [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-03 9:14
Viewed: 170
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I would like to continue my theme of interesting People of the world.
Of course everybody is special and interesting - but some things are so new and unreal for us.
For example this beautiful lady.

She's a member of the Kayan, a group of the Karenni people, a Tibeto-Burman ethnic minority of Burma (Myanmar).

The Kayan resident in Mae Hong Son Province in Northern Thailand refer to themselves as Kayan and are offended by the persistent use of the terms “Padaung” or “Long-neck Karen hill tribe”. Padaung (Yan Pa Doung) is a Shan term for the Kayan Lahwi (the group whose women wear the brass neck coils).

Women of the various Kayan tribes identify themselves by their different form of dress. The Kayan Lahwi tribe are the most renowned as they wear ornaments known as neck rings, brass coils that are placed around the neck. These coils are first applied to young girls when they are around five years old.

Each coil is replaced with longer coils as the weight of the brass pushes the collar bone down and compresses the rib cage. Contrary to popular belief, the neck is not actually lengthened; the illusion of a stretched neck is created by the deformation of the clavicle. Many ideas regarding why the coils are worn have been suggested, often formed by visiting anthropologists, who have hypothesized that the rings protected women from becoming slaves by making them less attractive to other tribes.
Contrastingly it has been theorised that the coils originate from the desire to look more attractive by exaggerating sexual dimorphism, as women have more slender necks than men. The coils might be meant to protect from tiger bites, perhaps literally, but probably symbolically.

We saw plenty of these woman - they all had a smile on their face - but I'm not sure if they are happy?!?
But proud ...

Thanks for stopping by.
Sabine
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Sabine
Waw...what a great capture to this long neck woman!
Great!
Congratulation!
Mariana

Hallo Mein Bruder,
What a stunning portrait vith interesting details.TFS.
Viele grüsse,

hAyAti

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  • bri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 394 W: 1 N: 471] (2499)
  • [2009-11-03 11:26]

Hi Wishnu,
Beautiful portrait of this interesting woman, the colours and focus are great and the shallow DoF is brilliant. TFS
Bri

Hello Sabine,
Mae Hong Son is indeed a must travel stop in Thailand. I had ambivalent feelings when I first saw the Kayan women wearing these neck ornaments. It is a fascinating portrait, the tech settings chosen appear optimum in rendering this well framed image. Best regards
Danilo

Hi Sabine,
Very interesting photo ! Its a strange culture in which people do this with their neck, isn't it?
Very good capture with super colors and clearness.
Joop!
p.s.: the people are happy, but they feel we are not as impressed as they are about the neck coils.

Hallo Sabine,
Interessante sicht auf Schönheit. Model ist sehr interessant, Bemalung ehe spielerisch. Der Hammer ist diese ungewöhnliche hals schmuck.Liebe Grüße Siegfried

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 982 W: 101 N: 2265] (11439)
  • [2009-11-03 21:50]

Every time I see a woman like this I also wonder if they are really happy.... can they be? I mean... their neck has been stretched over the years and they cannot live without the brass coils anymore! I have been told that they cannot hold their heads up without the coils...... I know I wouldn't like that very much.
On the other hand I can understand their pride. Because they ARE beautiful people! Without any doubt!

Anyway, this is a lovely capture and I like the contrasting colors here... and yes, she is beautiful!!!

Cheers,
Anneke

Wonderful image here with an amazing writeup about these women and the significance of their neck rings. The photograph is brilliant in terms of sharpness and composition. The interesting notes make it even more special. Well done and TFS!

regards,

Dilshan

Hallo sabine
Es ist aber zeit vorbei seit du letztes mal da wahrst.Ein toller portret diese Thailandische frau
schonen tag
Bratislav

Hello Sabnine,
Ferfect cropping focusing and light. I liked saturated colors...
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 127 N: 1483] (20890)
  • [2009-11-04 4:43]

Hi Wishnu,
beautiful portrait and interesting note.Beautiful colours.TFS.Necla.

nice portrait
very interesting and weird details.
Riste.

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5766 W: 198 N: 2587] (10150)
  • [2009-11-05 5:11]

Ciao Sabine



Interestingly even the look and culture of this people!
I admire these noble women who support
each ring every year in your neck!
A beautiful portrait of this lady!
Congratulations,

Sergio

hi Sabine,

long time no see...
Very nice to see this Kayan lady, brings back memories of my trip from last winter...
http://www.treklens.com/viewphotos.php?l=5&p=487254
hope to see more of ur pics soon!
Gruss,
Frans

Beautiful portrait of a beautiful woman. Great lighting with her face well lit but her coils not over exposed.
thanks for sharing,
Shelby

Hi Wishnu,
Wanderful capture of this long neck woman,
Nice portrait and details,
picture very sharp and clear,
great colors too,
compliments,
Michel

Wishnu
Beau et intéressant portrait de cette beauté locale et une note très intéressante.
Amicalement
JJ

Hi Wishnu,

A nice portrait of the nice woman. The point of view is showing the details and colors of her dress. The subject is well framed. It is clear and precise. The use of the flash has a good effect on the colors and details. have a nice day.

Pierre

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