A Smile From Vietnam

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• Matthew-Watt (4173)
• [2008-03-20 1:20]

Hello Henk,

Your absence from Trek Earth over the past month has been pity, but we all knew that from your travels you would return with a wealth of delightful and very unique photographs to share with us. This image is exceptional, what a character. It is difficult to perfectly capture any given emotion to the highest standard but I believe that you have achieved it here. Congratulations and a very warm return.

Matt

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• UnTrained (0)
• [2008-03-20 1:29]

Hallo Henk,
superb way to capture a hole and some golden surrounding ;-) He seems to be very pleased being captured by you and the tight framing is here very pleasant as the background offers nothing and he is much more put in place. Wonderful skin presentation.
good to see you back and a Happy Easter. Lieben Gruss, Ulf

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• dareco (12566)
• [2008-03-20 1:31]

This smile is absolutely delightful!! A beautiful and very natural portrait. I must save this to my favorites. TFS

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• delkoo (26539)
• [2008-03-20 1:31]

hi henk bonjour,
i was waiting for your first shot from your journey in Vietnam, And I am not disappointed,
this a great portrait, but I have pain for him because of his bad teeth..

best regards
didier

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• fayeulle (24808)
• [2008-03-20 1:49]

Hi Henk
Happy seeing you back! and also happy to see you again on Lille mmeting...
Nice sharp portarait ! What a smile, as you said! However I prefer my teeth ;-)
Speaking about the photo, the lightening of the face is perfect in spite of the hat. The crop is little too tightened for me. I like the picture.
Cheers
JP

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• dumitru (497)
• [2008-03-20 1:51]

I think I know the guy! :))
Am very glad to have discovered your gallery. Vietnam is a great place for portraits.

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• Gerrit (27313)
• [2008-03-20 2:04]

Dag Henk, welkom terug.
Een mooie reclame voor de dentale zorg in Vietnam. Het weerhoudt deze man niet om een smile te produceren volgens de beste Amerikaanse tradities. Mooi werk.
Groeten Gerrit

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• gary91 (14697)
• [2008-03-20 2:31]

Goedemorgen Mijn Vriend ;-)
So good to have you back !
And so sorry to learn that you had such a bad weather that deprives us from new fantastic landscapes from you... But if all the portraits you brought back are of this class, I am eager to see the rest of your production :-)
The perfection of this portrait is so high quality. Depth of field management is impressive with just the right aperture value to have the front of the man's face very sharp and a blur from the side of the face down to the background. I suspect that you had some nice pp to enlight the eyes so shiny under the shadow of the typical hat.
Bravo for this first post which I hope is the first of a long bacth...
Have a nice day,
Best regards, Christian

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• Photo65Net (35394)
• [2008-03-20 2:50]

Hello Henk,
Glad to see you back ! :o)
Sorry for the bad weather in large part of your trip, but this kind of portrait, just amazing, will help to wait for your landscapes :o)
You caught here so beautiful attitude, and your exposure is just right, on the face of the man.
Great job, as always,
Regards,
JB.

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• cbrman (14631)
• [2008-03-20 2:55]

Hello Henk,

Welcome back on TE !
I hope that you benefitted from this trip and that you bring back a tons of photographs for us !
Here is a smile which captivates the observer. Not only for surprising teeth but by the natural side of the face. An atypical portrait, very fine carried out.

Bravo and see you soon !

Dominique

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• jwmunro (6084)
• [2008-03-20 3:26]

Welcome back Henk -

That's what I have heard about VN that's it's so damn hot you can't take it or it's hot and so wet you can't take it. I have to laugh at the smile and the missing teeth but it is a wonderful portrait with excellent lighting, great eye contact, and exposure. This is a spot on portrait in all aspects. Well done.

Thank you for sharing,

John

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• brandstaetter (10063)
• [2008-03-20 3:36]

Hi Henk,
no matter if landscapes or portraits, in both genres there are good and bad ones. And this is an excellent one, also for me as a "landscape man". Here for me it´s fascinating how you put the focus exactly at his eyes and nose. Would not be possible with my camera. Good equipment pays off.
Compliments, Chris

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• Greg1949 (6208)
• [2008-03-20 3:58]

Henk, nice shot, shows a genuine smile on this man's face. Superb detail and light control, great capture as always.

Greg

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• feather (42190)
• [2008-03-20 4:02]

And what a smile it it. He doesn't care about his teeth as he is pleased for a break in the monotony of the rain I expect. Excellent "Henk" quality with wonderful light teased out from beneath his conical hat. I assume that the blank background is the featureless wet sky, perfect to avoid any distractions.
great to have you back
Kath

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• fabio_ts (13144)
• [2008-03-20 4:10]

Hi Henk, a fantastic portrait here, tastefully composed, a great start for your Vietnam series (I hope)... :o)

have a nice day,
Fabio.

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• wishlist (4111)
• [2008-03-20 4:35]

Hi Henk,
and welcome back!! as always the quality is at the top top level and there's nothing to criticize..just enjoy the stunning result delivered. Weather condition apart I hope you had a great journey and looking forward to see other stunning portrait like this one!
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,

Igor

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• ktanska (13083)
• [2008-03-20 6:14]

Hi Henk,
Your perseverence paid off, as usual. Yes, portraits certainly are more tolerable of bad weather. The hat gives nice framing. No sign of rain here although background is grey. I wonder what it looked like with really big raindrops all over...
Kari

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• baba_flies (5215)
• [2008-03-20 6:18]
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Hello Henk! I know what you mean with the greyish light that you get down there, from the moisture, from the pollution - a sad sky. But we take what you have for us :) Oh I am just kidding. I mean the smile here, so cute, and I guess he gives it not to everyone, it is the one behind the camera that helps to make the shot come out as this one. I like the almost white background helping to focus on the man. I wish he could have made a little business but he has not lost his humour.

Willkommen zurueck und Frohe Ostern ... Hasen suchen? Barbara.

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• azleader (793)
• [2008-03-20 6:25]

Ding! Ding! Ding! Picture #1 is a winner. Well composed environmental portraiture. Facial lighting worked out despite the hat.

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• Wanda1 (8777)
• [2008-03-20 6:57]

Hallo Henk!
Ik ben blij dat jij veilig terug bent van je vakansie, en ik hoop dat je veel plesier gehaad het afgezien al de regen.
Jij hebt een goed portret meegebracht van deze man met zijn groote glimlag (tanden ingesloten).
Mooie scherpte van zijn gesichtstrekken en een goeie strakke compositie.
Ik hoop dat je nog altijd van TE houd, want ik lees in je opmerking dat je het moelijk vond om terug te komen.
Groetjes
Wanda

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• zig (2412)
• [2008-03-20 7:11]

You succeeded to make him smile, his smile looks quite natural and he looks so happy. Love that smile! That's one of the photographer's talents....make the subject smile! A great portrait.

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• Polonaise (18025)
• [2008-03-20 7:46]

Sometimes Henk, sometimes we don't need anything more than a pair of well exposed gums and a pair of smiling eyes...

There...

You got it...
You can't lose... You can't go wrong...
Cone hat and the golden dentures...
What else do you want...?
A good weather...?
Ask God...!

Great shot.. Great moment.. Great results...

g.

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• Cormac (25526)
• [2008-03-20 8:29]

Wow, what a smile! I think that the key to portraits is expression, and that's what this has - you have really captured the feeling and character of the person! Great lighting too. Excellent work!

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• corniste (3009)
• [2008-03-20 9:02]

Hello Henk

The teeth are making most of the picture... Soon no more teeth, but happy!
TFS

Have a great day!

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• imrek (6494)
• [2008-03-20 9:08]

Ohh...our Henk is back from Asia with that well captured and funny portrait of Gold Fang...very enjoyable work my friend!
I'm happy too find new post from you.

best regards,

imre

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• vincz (17528)
• [2008-03-20 9:12]

Good to see you back with so beautiful portrait. So vietnamese, the hat, the smile, the teeth :) I love your DOF in particular with the blurred right shoulder, the effect is wonderful. Great tones as well. Indeed Hoi An is a great source of interesting portraits, especially early in the morning before the tourist crowd wakes up.

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• pasternak (11952)
• [2008-03-20 9:19]

Nice to see you back, Henk, I'm sure you've had a fantastic trip and there shortly will be lots of proofs to it on TE. Here is a fantastic portrait, fantastic in its expressivity, of course the quality is top and you have cropped it well with nice assymetry created by cropping off parts of the hat.

Cheers
Alexander

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• Wandering_Dan (3531)
• [2008-03-20 9:23]

Hello, Henk, I've been wondering where you've been!

Great portrait shot; my second thought was that it would be perfect for a dentist's office. :-) I think you could have toned down the hat a bit - it's overblown, but the information is still in it. But other than that, a great shot.

Best,
Dan

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• patdeph (10224)
• [2008-03-20 9:43]
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hello Henk
nice to see you again!I hope that in spite the rain,you had good time in these countries!For me,no problems if you have more portraits than landscape because I like this kind of photos very much!On this one,I think that this great smile is worth all the landscape in the world!The fact you have cropped the hat makes it stronger!I like the short DOF making his shoulder blurred.I notice there is no overexposition on the white hat ,that is not so easy!Superb!
Regards.
Pascale

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• leo61 (34426)
• [2008-03-20 10:05]

Hello Henk!
Welcome back!
When I was in Vietnam I had very poor lightconditions too,but no rain.
Excellent portrait of this interesting looking man.A very good exposure with fine details at his face and teeth.I like the tight framing.
Best regards,Leo

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• avene (6910)
• [2008-03-20 10:10]

welcome back, Henk, we missed you :)

this is exactly what I expected to see - superb portrait, full of life and positive emotions. I like a lot the shallow depth of field that focuses attention on that infectious smile :)) no need to mention technical qualities, as all your photos - impeccable. now I'm looking forward to your next posts.

with kind regards,
Kristine

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• PixelTerror (76108)
• [2008-03-20 10:45]

Goedenavond Henk,
Welcome back, hope you had a great trip down there !
This view shwos a true genuine smile although it could well qualify for a dentist's nightmare, the detail level on the skin is impressive. I don't mind the close crop because all my attention is grabbed by the face
Have a nice evening JY

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• faubry (28941)
• [2008-03-20 11:03]

helo Henk, i am very happy see your photo to day... really a very nice friendly smile.....very natural close up portrait, thanks
francine

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• Poet (50)
• [2008-03-20 11:40]

Zeer mooi portret Henk, scherptediepte is fenomenaal!!!
Ook hier wordt er een lach op mijn gezicht getoverd. Het is ook de enorme blijheid van de mensen daar, ondanks wat ze daar allemaal aan wreedheden hebben meegemaakt, die zo ontroerend is.
Een prachtig gebit weer ... en wij maar flossen en raggen en tanden bleken, hahahaha.

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• scobert (5327)
• [2008-03-20 11:43]

Hi Henk,
Welcome Back! You know that I am a portrait person and I am really looking forward to seeing all of you fabulous portraits! Overcast weather is prime portrait weather and your versatility really pays off when it comes to adapting to the weather. I simply don't have the patience to do nothing but landscapes and constantly wait for the right lighting. This interesting looking gentleman certainly looks like a very happy and content individual. His smile is very contagious. Outstanding portrait!
Stan

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• gneufeld (11454)
• [2008-03-20 13:08]

Hi Henk,
The smile and the face tells it all...Wow, a stunning portrait with amazing details, textures, and a feel of jubilation without knowing why the big smile. I really like how you came in close and clipped the hat on top and sides - excellent composition features here. Great shot and TFS. Gerald

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• gilou530 (27381)
• [2008-03-20 13:48]

salut henk
from return of a long voyage, I awaited your post and I am not disappointed by this portrait fidèleà your practice much of clearness and from naturalness, the old Mister can go to see his dentist… well done
friendships
gilbert

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• scalerman (21898)
• [2008-03-20 13:57]
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Henk: ah, so here you've been. Fine stuff, my friend - very amicable and up to your usually high standard. Superb in fact. Perfect PP too. Where are you now? best, c

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• stego (16692)
• [2008-03-20 15:55]
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Hallo Henk,
It looks quite a character! It's interesting how those ugly teeth and their strange gold treatment make him just funny instead of repulsive. I guess that it's that open smile.
Perfect POV, DOF, sharpness and light management. If I wanted to be picky, I'd point a wee OE on the hat, but I guess avoiding that in a bright surface without putting the face too dark is impossible even to a master like you. :-)
Regards, José.

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• sothy81 (8164)
• [2008-03-20 20:50]

Waht a cool shot man. Very nice and amusing photo with her teeth. Well done. It was nice seeing you and your gf in Cambodia. I am looking forward to seeing pics from camboia u took. I told Mel that we met. Sothy

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• xavshot (51090)
• [2008-03-20 23:05]

Bonjour Henk
content de te revoir ;o) et bravo pour ce portrait et pour avoir su saisir l'expression de ce visage. Très bonne qualité de la photo.
amicalement
Xavier

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• jhm (70015)
• [2008-03-21 0:46]

Hello Henk,

Dit is een beetje pech, zover op reis en terecht komen in een regenweer, wij zijn in onze landen ook heel wat gewoon, maar daar kan het blijkbaar ook doorregenen.
Dat u portretten kan maken is niet nieuw, maar niet alle dagen vindt u een model als deze man, zeker niet wat de tanden betreft, door zijn lach houding zijn de ogen een beetje veel toe, maar wij kunnen niet alles tergelijk hebben, nietwaar.
Goed foto werk Henk.

Prettig Paasweekend,
John.

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• carper (56364)
• [2008-03-21 0:58]

Goedenavond henk,
het doet me deugd U weer in levende lijven te zien op trekearth. Even dacht ik dat je het gezien had hier op trek na, die opmerking van dat U moeite had iets te plaatsen. Ik ben blij dat U wel iets heeft geplaatst en wat voor een. U heeft een groot gedeelte van U reis slecht weer gehad, dat is bijzonder jammer, voor de natuur foto's. Maar als U veel portretten heeft gemaakt zoals deze, nou dan gaat de zon weer schijnen. Wat kan ik zeggen Henk.... een werk van de meester zelf.
prettige avond.
groet Jaap

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• delic (6574)
• [2008-03-21 1:41]
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Hi Henk,
A fine start to show us the fruits of your trip to SE Asia. Certainly, a unique and memorable portrait with fine artistic and technical quality. Any info on your model? He must have gone through a lot. Regards,
Hakan

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• marknunnerley (2766)
• [2008-03-21 2:54]

The weather sounds like something out of 'Blade Runner' Henk ;D
Love the portrait from Hoi An. And they say that the British have bad teeth ;D Great detail and perfect dof and focus. Frame could be better. Have a look at mine. I got the idea from......... Doh! YOU ;DDDD
br
mark

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• noborders (13721)
• [2008-03-21 3:28]

What a great, irresistible smile, I like her eyes expressions almost as much as her teeth !
Looking forward to seeing more portraits such as this one, as I am more attracted to this genre than to sceneries anyway, I'll be happy !

Congratulations,
Best regards (and many thanks for your yesterday's very useful WS + further explanations, I learned a lot !),

Cath.

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• Paolo (40237)
• [2008-03-21 5:49]

Hi Hnek, a funny composition with a beautiful smiling face well captured with excellent quality and a wodnerful background full of light.
thanks, ciao

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• Dpbours (7769)
• [2008-03-21 12:29]

Hi Henk,

Was je ons beu zie ik? Nou, ik moet ook wel toegeven dat ik soms ook niet zoveel zin heb en even een pauze neem. Maar als ik dan door de foto's aan het bladeren ben, dan vind ik het weer lekker.
Mooie plaat. Prachtig die tand en die tight crop. Prachtig hoe de man zelf eigenlijk de kadering vormt.

De hele tijd regen? Ik moet snel eens kijken hoe het weer in Thailand is, mocht ik die kanten op gaan :-).

Groetjes!
Dennis

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• Philippe (9997)
• [2008-03-21 13:06]
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Dag, Jaap. Het is zeker een zeer geslaagd portret, zelfs als je aan de achtergrond kan merken dat de lichtcondities verre van perfect waren. De scherpte is daar waar ze moet zijn, op het gezicht. Je ziet dat de linkerschouder al uit de focus is en zo hoort her in zulke gevallen, denk ik. De glimlach van de man is wat de foto zeer aantrekkelijk maakt volgens mij. Die tanden en die rimpels waren zeker een foto waar. Het moet zeker een beetje teleurstellend zijn zo ver te reizen en slecht weer te hebben, maar het schijnt dat je er toch van hebt kunnen genieten.

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• marietom (22876)
• [2008-03-22 2:56]

Hello Floydian,

Un sourire, et quel sourire, très expressif. Beau portrait.
Marie

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• fulvio52 (5592)
• [2008-03-22 4:11]

Hoi Henk,
en... welkom terug!
De rimpels in zijn gelaatstrekken spreken boekdelen, en die heb je meesterlijk weergegeven.
Perfecte crop, heel symmetrisch, en wat ik ook bijzonder mooi vind is dat blurred linkerschouder. Petje af, as usual!
Prettige Paasdagen en tot gauw,
Fulvio.

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• bertolucci (11590)
• [2008-03-22 4:11]

Hoi Henk, goed je weer te zien en jammer dat je Vietnam qua landschappen niet hebt aangetroffen zoals je gehoopt had. Op portret gebied echter moet het goed geweest zijn als dit sterke beeld een indicatie mag zijn! De hoek, de zeer goed gekozen/geplaatste DoF, de slimme uitsnede, de prachtige grijns, de intrigerende combinatie van een onvolledig gebit en elemeneten met versiering, maken dit een memorabel beeld. Ik ben benieuwd naar het vervolg van de serie!
Fijne Pasen,
Bert

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• devimeuxbe (48707)
• [2008-03-22 4:22]

Hi Henk
Welcome back on TE after your trip in Asia
Very beautifull smile, so interesting for a dentist.
Sharpess is wonderfull
Nice work
Bertrand

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• plimrn (16878)
• [2008-03-22 15:17]

Hi Henk,
Sorry to hear you had bad weather. It sounds a lot like my trip to the North Sea countries; fortunately we had the music to come back to each night.

It's interesting to me that at one time this fellow had some very expensive dental work. It makes me wonder about his history. I think that is the highest purpose of TE, to think about the rest of the word and your excellent photo accomplishes this task well. I also think portraits are more telling than landscapes (I just lack to courage and skill); so I'm still looking forward to following you on your trip.
HLJ, Pat

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• Morac (11480)
• [2008-03-23 4:51]

Hello Henk,

Welcome back on TE !
A beautiful and very natural portrait.
Regards
Marc

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• Cara (1885)
• [2008-03-23 5:32]

Hello Henk,
And what a smile it is :)
Excelent dof and image quality, the subject happy face along with the shining gold teeth provide an excelent portrait.
Congratulations, Regards,
Daniel

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• Merline (5734)
• [2008-03-23 12:02]

So you're back, nice to see you around again, and start with one of your fine-tuned portraits. What I really enjoy is the straightforwardeness of it. All the details to be seen on this face, the wrinkles, the pores, the eyes looking at you, the light within them, the hat that gives the graphic touch, the soft colors. Very much your special touch, great work that amazez me every time. Looking forward to your next ones, despite the weather:-). Always enjoyable notes too!

TFS
Kind regards
Michèle

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• riclopes (29086)
• [2008-03-24 2:26]

Olá Henk, nice to see you back with fresh pictures from SE Asia. Either landscapes or portraits, whatever comes from you it's allways fantastic. Your story made me remember of my first days in Laos (I even consider to catch a plane to another country...). This a great one to start. A very enjoyable smile with excellent details. A bit withish, his hat, but it doesn't disturb the whole at all and it's funny to watch his not so good but still valuable teeth ;-)
Have a nice start of week,
ricardo

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• ChrisJ (57444)
• [2008-03-24 4:59]

Hi Henk

A good portrait of this Vietnamese person. Effective tight framing, with good dof. The 1st time I went to Hoi An, in 1999, it was great, but IT was spoiled by too many tourists, in 2001 on my 2nd trip there. The My Son Champa ruins were worth a look. Tfs!

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• lasscor (7613)
• [2008-03-24 9:50]

Hi Henk,
Wonderful expressive portrait of this old woman full of joy.
Lovely smile from Hoi An.
TFS,
Happy Easter.
Corinne

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• johnfreeman (1973)
• [2008-03-24 16:08]

Hi Henk,
Fantastic portrait! Shame about the weather for the landscapes but I guess that dull grey skies make for the ultimate non-distracting backdrop when you're doing portraits. I love the elegance and simplicity of this, the texture of the skin and the wonderful human expression in the eyes - not to mention that truly irresistible smile!
Look forward to seeing more.
John

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• InasiaJones (16860)
• [2008-03-24 16:56]

Good to have you back Henk!

A good portrait usually begin with an equally good "character casting", a remarkable face with unique features. You've done an excellent hunting job here, finding this singular gentleman with a fabulous expression.

The way your subject fill the frame is impeccable.

A good thing you've choose to go shooting, instead of reading... :-P)

Keep on sharing personal experience about this trip; it's very interesting.

Cheers!

André

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• robertosalguero (14683)
• [2008-03-24 21:26]

Hello Henk,

Is good to see you back here again. We have missed your images for too long! This is a welcome smile, very warm and friendly. The man facial features are excellent captured by the lens. His smile is contagious and the overall framing is very effective. Your portraits are very nice and this one is not exception. You managed to compose the image well. Thanks Henk.

Roberto

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• luisafonso (13466)
• [2008-03-25 2:09]

Welcome back master Henk! :)
Ok, I will not ask for the landscapes, but where are them? :)
This is a great portrait. Technically it's perfect, but what I like even more here is that smile and the joy and humanity that shines through your subject. It really is a great portrait. Hats off my friend! :)

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• Griet (505)
• [2008-03-25 5:15]

Hey Henk,
Wat een mooi portret!Echt waar! Weer die juiste keuze om die achtergrond zo mooi egaal en onscherp weer te geven. En wat een tanden! :))
groetjes
Griet

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• flory (4627)
• [2008-03-25 6:45]

hi again Henk,
well,walking in the rain it is a nice activity in my view..:)
love this expressive model,relaxed and natural,that i see there.
good day,
Flori:)

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• Clairedelune (4759)
• [2008-03-25 19:55]

This simply seem to me to be a classic of the genre. And you know, with classics, better say nothing that say something that would be stupid.
Look Henk, you know your material, you know your job, you know how to use your gear. What to say????
And especially after almost 70 exclamations of approval?
So, I won't read those critiques and will probably repeat...
Good "human" photography. The smiling eyes, the friendly wrinkles, the nice cone hat and the shoulder slowly melting, thanks to your intelligent use of a f/4 aperture, into the vacant background...
A classic...
Claire

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• ninaL (16487)
• [2008-03-26 2:07]

She is beautiful despite of her teeth !!!
Only good people know smiling like that !
Charming lady, very good contact with photographer, very good execution.
Best regards. Grazyna.

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• Bruno40 (4911)
• [2008-03-26 6:57]

Henk,
I am glad to see you back here. As I told you I have been away (in and out) myself due to overwork. Slowly, slowly I will try to catch up with all my posting and critiques.
Your first post from your trip is an spectacular portrait. How can you get to know such characters show the pro blood running in your veins.
The DOF is on spot, but maybe the cropping too tight, IMHO. I wonder how he would have looked with the full hat in the frame.
As usual, a great job.
Thanks for sharing. see you around.
Jorge

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• zmey (5540)
• [2008-03-26 7:43]

hello henk

so... YOU're back!!! :)) warm belated welcome!

a wonderful portrait to start your story off... i love his golden smile. and the portrait itself - like a pearl! impeccable, imnaaho. i like it.

my compliments and warm regards
kristaps

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• zeca (18574)
• [2008-03-26 19:13]

Another excellent portrait, my friend. The quality is again at its best levels, and its why I have you as one of my favorites. I like the nice mood of this one..
Cheers!
Zeca

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• donluicu (22515)
• [2008-03-28 10:04]

bou chi faccia!

nice capture, this old man looks spontaneous..
congrats

loic

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• cepekdong (3610)
• [2008-03-29 6:38]

hey henk

i like the clarity in ur pictures and the sharpness. the picture is so impressive ! well done

daniel

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• everlasting (9827)
• [2008-03-29 7:04]

Hi Henk, I didnt realise that you were back already. Well you know I love portraits so I will be as happy as him:)
The grey sky probably helps the light here and most certainly does not distract from your subject. Great crop.

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• xuaxo (4150)
• [2008-03-29 15:02]

Hi Henk,
This is not a beautiful face of what usually is called beauty. But the smile makes it beautiful, happy portrait.
F

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• MarcT (16390)
• [2008-03-30 6:11]

Groetjes Henk,
Indien dit hier geen glimlach is weet ik niet wie nog een smiley van mij moet hebben.
Echt prachtig :))
Marc

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• jaywalker (10569)
• [2008-03-30 13:40]

Hi Henk, What a great portrait, his smile scares me a little, if I ever get the chance to visit Vietnam, I hope I do not get tooth ache, what wonderful sharp detail in his facial features, the shallow DOF is excellent along with the light &, the tight crop works very well, TFS again, kind regards Wilson.

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• crckt (6835)
• [2008-03-30 17:00]

Hi Henk,
A smile well worth capturing..this is really great quality stuff.
Regards,
Shaeri

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• Emile (16876)
• [2008-03-31 6:03]

Hola Henk.
Glad to see you back, hope you had a nice trip. This is an awesome portrait of the old man and his nice smile, captured with good colors and excellent details. Sorry about the bad weather but I know we will enjoy your beautiful portraits. Well done.
Best regards.

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• pboehringer (19600)
• [2008-03-31 11:04]

Henk,
it seems that you got all the 3,500 shots ready to be posted and that your initial reluctance in restarting at TE is overcome. You already posted great shots - your usual trademark. I'm not afraid to see portraits. Keep it coming! Every single is a learning moment for me.
Fantastic the lack of inhibition to provide such a warm and all encompassing smile. I wonder what signs you had to make to open the guy's soul to achieve this moment.
Peter

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• pastadog (10967)
• [2008-04-01 5:33]

A great smile, Henk, and his teeth really make it. I believe the focus is superb, also the choice of empty background. Cheers ;) Daniel

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• Jonas_Schmitt (2846)
• [2008-04-01 6:31]

Hi Henk!
What a fantastic portrait. You captured the mood very well and I think,the moment you took the picture was exactly the right one. The sharpness is fantastic, her face is really sharp and the backside of her hat not (good choice of f/4).....great!
As always I like the big white frame and the positioning of the womans head is very good! In my eyes one of your best portraits so far.
Regards,
Jonas