Photographer’s Note
Dans la jungle à proximité du temple de Ta Prohm, des enfants s'amusent encore, trop jeunes pour harceler les hordes de touristes qui débarquent des autocars climatisés.
La plupart sont totalement indifférents à la sollicitation des petits vendeurs de cartes postales et de babioles artisanales et il est parfois insupportable de voir comment ils les repoussent, trop occupés à consulter leur guides touristiques ou se faire photographier devant les monuments khmers.
Cette petite a attiré mon attention par son sourire contagieux et sa spontanéité. Les cambodgiens, jeunes ou vieux, hommes ou femmes sont des gens d'une beauté remarquable, à l'extérieur comme à l'intérieur.
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aadilj
(17950) 2008-02-20 23:46
Thats a very serene and pleasing capture with such an expressive face looking straight into the camera. The composition is wonderful and well managed.
antcreations
(249) 2008-02-20 23:48
beautiful smile. remarkable beauty indeed.
great DOF as well. the background is a great compliment to her skin tone.
Matthew-Watt
(4467) 2008-02-21 0:00
Hi Andre,
I have recently read the National Geographic article 'Kampuchea wakens form a nightmare' from 1982. The smile in this photo reassures the viewer that times might just be a little better now. I think Floydian would like this shot very much, I hope he brings back some like this when he returns from his trip to SE Asia. A good crop here, the subject takes up a good portion of the photo. The aperture reading was well used to create a sharp subject and soft background. Very good colours, even the frame is good - the colours in it compliment the scene well.
Matt
Budapestman
(42566) 2008-02-21 0:49
Hi Andre,
Very lovely portrait with splendid composition, cheerful and fascinating shot, Very well done! Have a nice day
George
Wanda1
(11015) 2008-02-21 1:01
Hello Andre,
Her warmth, joy and beauty come out through her lovely smile. A great horizontal portrait with off centre composition and the warm tones of the background compliment her well. A beautiful image Andre which makes me smile.
Regards
Wanda
papagolf21
(56567) 2008-02-21 1:03
Bonjour, André,
Très joli portrait. C'est vrai que le regard est empli de sérénité et de beauté.
Très belle mise en image.
Amitiés.
Philippe
adelune
(2) 2008-02-21 1:12 [Comment]
delkoo
(34578) 2008-02-21 1:31
bonjour André,
c'est quasiment impossible de resister devant un tel sourire plein de charme, de gentilesse d'amabilité,de chaleuret de délicatesse,
une photo que je trouve techniquement très aboutie.
didier
barrufeto_77
(25897) 2008-02-21 2:00
Hi Mr portrait.
A really Andre's picture. For sure. If someone showed me the picture and asked me about the author...no doubts...Andre's sign is everwhere.
Excellent, as usual.
everlasting
(10938) 2008-02-21 3:18
Another fine portrait for the gallery Andre. good use of DOF and well composed.
carper
(65394) 2008-02-21 3:39
very nice portrait,
the details are fine and the dof is also good, very nice photojob from the smiling girl, have a nice day.
gr. jaap
Aliine
(1905) 2008-02-21 3:48
Superbe André!
Oui tu as tout à fait raison, son sourire est contagieux, ça fait plaisir de voir cette petite bouille pour commencer la journée :)
Elle est tellement choue ;)))
Bonne journée
Aline
cbrman
(18985) 2008-02-21 3:51
Hello André,
Bien le bonjour à toi depuis ma froide contrée !
Encore un superbe portrait dont émane un flamboyant naturel ! je comprends que ce beau sourire t'ai attiré ! Te connaissant, tu as dû lier un contact assez rapidement ! L'image est superbe de douceur ! Les couleurs sont parfaites et bien en harmonie entre elles ! ! Rien ne vient perturber l'attrait de ce sourire !
Bravo !
A+
Dominique
ktanska
(16695) 2008-02-21 4:46
Hi Andre,
Lovely smile. And excellent portait in all ways. Good framing, blurry background and harmonous colours. Hard to say more without knowing the country or the people, but seems quite inviting.
Kari
photographer123
(5799) 2008-02-21 7:11
hi..
very good capture with nice smile...uses of dof is good...best wishes...subir...
MarianneS
(14354) 2008-02-21 8:45
Bonjour André,
Quelle beauté! Ses yeux, son sourire, ... elle irradie de beauté. Et tu le rends très bien au travers de cette photo.
Je me demande quel âge elle peut avoir.
Bravo en tout cas.
Marianne
faubry
(32401) 2008-02-21 10:16
bonsoir Andre, une tres beau close up portrait avec un superbe boked...elle a un sourire tres sympathique.. bravo
amities
francine
leo61
(43494) 2008-02-21 11:50
Hi Andre!
Your note is so true and this portrait wonderful.I can see such a joy at her face and you placed her perfect in the frame.The blurred backgound looks nice,too.
Regards,leo
paololg
(14027) 2008-02-21 14:46
Ciao Andrè,
I have looked at the your beautiful gallery and I have to tell you that you are really an excellent photographer. Even if your beautiful images are various, you have a style that countersigns you from the other photographers. For instance, the expression of this portrait is very beautiful and the smile of this child inspires really serenity. Good job, compliments.
Paolo.
scobert
(5333) 2008-02-21 18:28
Hello Andre,
You are correct about Cambodians being very attractive and gracious people. You have captured the inner and outer beauty of this lovely young girl beautifully! She looks like a great kid and I wish her the very best in life. Excellent portrait!
Stan
vincz
(19043) 2008-02-22 0:30
Superbe portiat dans une harmonie de tons si plaisante a l'oeil. Le sourire est splendie comme bien souvent au Cambodge et aux alentours ou comme tu as pu le voir je passe pas mal de temps moi aussi. Merci pour ce petit brin de la-bas qui commence a me manquer serieusement en ces jours d'hiver. A bientot.
jjcordier
(25052) 2008-02-22 0:31
André
Ce portrait est magnifiquement réalisé avec une unité de tons splendide et ta technique photographique impeccable. Evidemment, le sourire de l'enfant fait aussi beaucoup dans la qualité de la photo.
Amicalement
JJ
Floydian
(30970) 2008-02-22 3:01
Hello my friend ;-)
I am in Hoi An right now and the trip is going very well. The mkII has already passed 1000 pictures this morning and some of them look like this one i see here. What a joy, what a great pleasure to see this.
The weather here is more grey and dull than warm and sunny, but i enjoying every moment of it. The south with lots of sunshine is waiting and then to Cambodia were i will try to get something like this masterpiece....it will be difficult but i will give it a try ;-)
Just a quick hello from me to you..!!!
Take care, i am spending a few days here...
Regards, Henk
Philippe
(11785) 2008-02-22 13:00
Bonjour, André. Le sourire de cette gamine illumine vraimentla photo. Une attitude très spontanée et un visage bien mis en valeur par les couleurs de l'arrière-plan.
wawa
(498) 2008-02-22 15:13
Un sourire si craquant associée à une technique parfaitement maitrisée.
J'adore !!
WArren
Dpbours
(220) 2008-02-24 2:32
Hi André,
Very nice portrait!
I like portraits like this in the horizontal layout. Little bit off center. Nice. On the other hand; When I take such portraits myself I sometimes have the feel like 'it's all just too easy'. You know what I mean? I mean, take a cute kid, shallow DoF and shoot ahead with some pleasant light. It makes a great photograph, and I'm happy with the result here. But sometimes when I do it, it feels too easy. It's not a challenge anymore if a cute kid is posing. It'll always be a good photograph if the light is all right (and I don't have a hangover of the day before hahaha). You know what I mean? Liker my last carnival posting. Easy (too easy?) but beautiful. Like this one! :-)
Greetings!
Dennis
dim
(2441) 2008-03-12 16:04 [Comment]
cobraphil8
(11652) 2008-03-14 2:12
Salut André,
voici une fillette au visage radieux, presque incandescent !
Quel sourire...
Il est vrai que le peuple cambodgien est aussi beau de l'intérieur que de l'extérieur, si ce n'est pas plus.
Bon WE
Philippe
patdeph
(18200) 2008-03-17 3:34
bonjour Andre
comment ai-je failli rater une si jolie photo,moi qui aime tant les portraits?La petite fille est adorable et son sourire radieux est magnifique!Rajoutons à cela des couleurs et une lumière splendides,pour obtenir un merveilleux portrait!J'adore!
Je te souhaite une bonne journée.
Pascale
Photo Information
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Copyright: Andre Roberge (InasiaJones)
(20685) - Genre: Gens
- Medium: Couleur
- Date Taken: 2007-02-02
- Categories: Vie quotidienne
- Camera: Canon 5D, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Exposition: f/2.8, 1/320 secondes
- Versions: version originale
- Thème(s): Cambodge, je t'aime - I love it [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-02-20 23:35
- Favoris: 2 [voir]
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