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The Colours of Age


The Colours of Age
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Sabine Schoep (Bien) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 502 W: 50 N: 956] (4713)
Genre: Gens
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2007-03-08
Catégories: Vie quotidienne
Appareil photographique: Nikon D50
Exposition: f/4.8, 1/320 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Date de soumission: 2007-03-28 12:06
Vue: 900
Points: 32
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
The fog and drizzling rain were accompanying us, as our 4x4 slowly tried to find its way through the curly mountain roads. The driver’s plans turned out to be sabotaged as the road he wanted to take appeared to be inaccessible – so a kind group of villagers announced us as they waved to stop us. The driver was obliged to take a different “accessible” route and, frankly, I would have prayed devotionally, no doubt, if we would have cruised along the first one.
The winterish weather had turned the “new” road into a pool of mud, holes and stones that were desperately trying to torture the tires of the car and our stomachs.

The road to heaven was never said to be easy. Although fog was obstructing the sight, I could so easily imagine the beautiful landscape. Harder to imagine was how people survive in these rough conditions. The way up to the village of Lung Khau Nhin seemed so out of reach for the world, but then again, wasn’t that one of the reasons why we wanted to go there?

As we drove to the top of the hill, we noticed the fog had wrapped itself around the village like a protective city wall, leaving a beautiful clear view on the village itself. Even from the distance you could see the colourful buzzing business of a market.
This surely wasn’t Bac Ha market – that is only open on Sundays – but it was at least as colourful and quit unspoiled with us being the only foreigners.

The colourful Flower H’Mong being the main tribe of the surrounding villages, they were omnipresent here to trade their goods. Their traditional clothes are a true delight for the eyes; a colourful inspiration for any creative mind with those wonderful hand sewn embroideries. The colour certainly enhances the beauty of these people, but their eyes show that genuine kindness you so rarely see in “our world” these days. On a cold day as the one we were there; it fills one’s soul with warmth of the purest kind.

This exceptional old lady made a deep impression on me with her strong posture. After, no doubt, a hard life, she was proudly showing me the colours of age.


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When I find the time, I will continue posting a short series on Vietnam taken during a short work trip in that area.
I’m currently still travelling for work, but hopefully will have time soon to, not only follow your photos, but also to comment on them.
Thank you for your patience and for passing by.
thea0211, everlasting, vikous, cliffchappell, Mistral, luisafonso, joop, belido, dolin trouve(nt) cette note utile
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great work, sabine!
lovely (maybe a bit shy?) smile on the woman's face and you're right, the delightfully colored costume matches her obviously good and friendly personality!
nice colors, details and use of light - very well seen and composed 'shot'!
tfs and take care on your work trips,
dora

As I open my computer to TE what greets me on the front page on Asia.........working in Vietnam, I had no idea.
The story is so readable and your post of the colourful Flower H'mong woman does it great justice. She looks very happy, as she giggles child-like behind her hand. Perfect focus and DOF, maintainingh the rich bokeh.
Take care, Sabine and look forward to more from you soon.

Hello Sabine,
Great capture, wonderfull pow and great colors.
TFS
MESUT ILGIM

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  • vikous Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 143 W: 4 N: 348] (2140)
  • [2007-03-28 12:35]

Hallo Sabine!
I'm impresed with the amount of colours in your photo. Small depth of field, great contrast, sharpnes...you've done well here!
TFS, best regards,
viktor

Tres belle lumiére, surtout sur la main. L'image a de belle couleurs, les vêtements y sont bien détaillés et l'expression de la dame est...assez rigolote sur ce fond flou.
Amicalement,
Jean-Claude

Nice shot. Lots of color and even more color. I would have prefered that the top of her head dress not be cropped, though.

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  • lukie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 852 W: 34 N: 1449] (11165)
  • [2007-03-28 14:03]
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Dag Sabine,

door één of andere kronkeling van deze site kan ik helaas niet zien in welk jaar deze foto genomen is... ik zie enkel...03-08... Maar soit, is eigenlijk niet zo belangrijk. Zie ook niet met welke camera deze is genomen, de Nikon ?
Het is alleszins een mooie scherpe geworden.
Al een terugkomst naar het Europees vasteland in zicht ?

groetjes,

Luc.

Hello Sabine!
love your present of a smile from Vietnam. The lady in her beautiful colourful dress, the natural light and DoF that provide a good background bokeh together with your mythical notes bring me back on the Vietnam mountains one time more.
An always big welcoming smile!
Luca

Great portrait Sabine. Very natural, very expressive, very direct from the subject's soul. Colors are amazing as usual. This one didn't need your name underneath it to be immediately recognized as one of yours. Vietnam you say? Those colors and embroideries are so eastern European that you really got me in the first place here. Really nice!

bonsoir Sabine, alors tu etais partie au Vietnam? vola pourquoi on ne voyait plus ici? tres beau portrait, et cette femme devait etre si fiere... le boked est splendide
a bientot
francine

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  • joop Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 27 W: 1 N: 22] (423)
  • [2007-04-06 0:52]

Great title. Amazing colors! So much expression in her face. Thanks. Makes me want to travel...
Joop

Hi SSS,
I'm impresed with the amount of colours in your photo. Small depth of field, great contrast, sharpnes...you've done well here.....
waseem khan

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  • belido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3343 W: 111 N: 2909] (10339)
  • [2007-06-03 10:23]

Hi Sabine,

you have great portrait pictutes. It's hard to choose one. This last one is not different from the others. Great colors, very nice DOF. I like the following note. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Carlos
PS: here is the green smile!

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2933 W: 621 N: 3240] (40263)
  • [2007-06-05 8:49]

This is really marvelous study of an old woman. Superb colours, amazing DOF. Thanks for sharing.
Regards.

Salut Sabine.
Très joli portrait, touchant et limite drôle avec la superbe attitude de cette femme.
Les couleurs qui entourent son visage son un régal et donne de la pèche à l'image. les tons du visage qui se rapportent à ceux du fond c'est vraiment sympa aussi....cependant j'aurais bien aimé voir un visage un poil plus clair, un petit coup de flash peut-être....mais je pinaille :)
Non vraiment...magnifique portrait.
Je me suis juste permis un petit WS pour le visage....enfin juste un avis ;)
Fred

Bonjour Sabine,
Je viens de faire un tout de ta galerie et j'aime vraiment beaucoup la vision que tu as du monde. Tes photos sont très belles. J'ai choisi celle-ci pour les couleurs et pour l'expression amusée de cette vieille femme. Bravo et continue de nous émerveiller.
Amitié, Patty.

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