Pacha Mama Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Pach Mama = Mother Earth in Quechua

She was patiently waiting for her bus in Terminal Terrestre, Puno

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yquem46 (10378) 2009-07-24 0:06

Hi Christian
A portrait framed by the shadows! quite original and very intimist result
Bravo
patrick

papera (7188) 2009-07-24 1:18

hi Cristian,
I don't know i I told you this already, but I really like how you use natural light in your photos.
this one is a good example - patrick used the right word, there's a feeling of intimacy about this image, and I think it comes from the fact that we don't see everything, we enjoy the shadows as much as the parts where the light shines.
have a nice weekend,
cris

kschanna (6) 2009-07-24 3:38

Standing in the dark and pointing your 17-55 monster toward the mother earth, you would have blended into the dark and got this perfect shot from the most appropriate of vantage points. Sometimes things seen from one's own darkness are the most lucid.

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

ellap (179) 2009-07-24 10:33

absolutely beautiful light...
well done!

Ella

worldcitizen (2478) 2009-07-25 17:05

Hello Cristian,
As others have already mentioned, the use of lighting in this photo is wonderful. I love the mix of bright spots and shadow. The woman is lovely, and she has such a dignified look. There is a strong sense of time and place in this shot.

bantonbuju (49372) 2009-07-27 1:58

delightful... like a summary f your creative series from peru...
light, you had fabulous light there...

best, j.

hispic (7399) 2009-07-27 20:03

Hi Christian,
Very dramatic scene! much her baggage and harsh lighting emphasise the dramatic scene further. The mama's good face has been expertly captured with a nice exposure.
Regards, Hisashi

fplohoff (904) 2009-08-07 10:58

It seems to me, that there is some kind of your core competence in these photos. The effect of the overexposed hands does the trick or better said, gives a kind of soul to the picture. My only recommendation would be, that the colors could be bit more saturated.
Frank

mpdre (1611) 2009-09-08 19:11

Wonderful again. Your play with the light and the very dense shadow areas in this photo is terrific.
And the most surprising is the face that emerges from the darkness in such a delicate manner...
Bravo!
Andre

ninaL (19861) 2009-09-12 15:03

Beautiful pacha mama, beautiful playing of light and shadow. Excellent atmosphere.
Best regards. Grazyna.

scalerman (25827) 2009-10-01 6:29

Wow - masterful light exposition - this is a superb image in all respects - hats off. best, c