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Cultural People
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Copyright: Maria Lorena Coindreau (Regiomontana) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 415 W: 1 N: 294] (2740)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-23
Categories: Portrait
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday theme 2009/01/23 ~Culture~ [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-23 11:36
Viewed: 322
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As I can not go out, because I recently had a knee surgery, I had to look around, in my house, to place a photo for today´s theme. And what better than a person who has been working for me for more than 20 years. She is quiet, honest, loyal, and always happy. I can not say that I am 100% Mexican, because my ancestors were from England, France, Ireland and Spain. But Magda, my domestic employee, is 100% Mexican. She is bilingual. Her language family is "Nahualt". "Nahualt" has been spoken in Central Mexico since at least 7th century AD. It was the language of the Aztecs. "Nahualt" along with other indigenous languages of Mexico are recognized as national languages in the region where they are spoken, enjoying the same status as Spanish within their region. English words of "Nahualt" origin include: avocado, chili, chocolate, coyote and tomato. I had been blessed with Magda in my home. It is amazing how many things we can learn from people than have no high studies. Her education came from her home. Her mother, who just recently died, was like a queen; very proud of her origin. When she first came here, she was afraid of hot water, electric appliances, etc. but she was more educated than many College students. She has had all the important basic knowledge that a good life requires.
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Hi Maria
I hope you are well now
Great portrait
Wonderful note
Take care
Burak

Nice portrait work. Good strong focus on the eyes, good diffuse light. You have conveyed a sense of pride and quiet dignity from your subject.
Rew

hi maria
very good portrait, nice lighting and POV
great note too.
TFS

Panos

I am very fond of portrait photographs.
I like the color combination
Cloth, hair and lipstick
I hope you can walk all ready and pick some people on the street.

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