Saturday Smile Photo

Photographer’s Note

Just a smile from this young boy who after a few days of me beign in Mruak U, would wait by my guest house to walk into the morning market with me.
He didnt speak any English, just this smile!

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siolaw (25800) 2008-08-01 23:13

Hi Elaine,
A superb portrait here... His expression and smile are priceless, so is the spark in his eeyes... and he has also a beautiful thanaka design!
Great
Laurent

isabela_sor (42337) 2008-08-01 23:18 [Comment]

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holmertz (9881) 2008-08-02 0:52

Hello Elaine,
Fine colours and a nice smile. The thanaka proves that this could be nowhere but Burma.
Regards,
Gert

aadilj (17950) 2008-08-02 2:28

Thats a lovely smile and rather curious makeup. I like the way you have nuanced the tonal quality of this composition and have made use of some brilliant hues. great portrait

scalerman (25783) 2008-08-04 12:03

elaine: it would be hard to argue with this engaging portrait - the thaneka is the finest touch. best, c

leo61 (43562) 2008-08-04 12:09

Hi Elaine!
He looks very proud with his Thanaka.Maybe it was the first time getting photgraphed and seeing the result immediatelly at your camera`s monitor.A fine portrait and WOW what a smile,that wants me to go there again and again and....
But I`llbe in Kerala and Tamil Nadu/India ,the whole january.
Best regards,Leo

axiotea (16227) 2008-08-04 23:13

Hello Elaine
When I look at this beautiful portrait, I just feel to go straight to Myanmar! Yes, I miss these wonderful people! I love the way the thanaka powder is applied creating a great design! At first, I thought he was wearing a hat but I understand it is a kind of basket, maybe for the rice.
Cheers
Marilyn
P.S My mother is now better, thanks and I hope it is the same for your dad ;)

delkoo (34582) 2008-10-06 0:43

hi eliane
i missed many photos of you from Myanmar, nice optimistic smile, technically perfect, it is a good documentary shot.

regards
didier

devimeuxbe (56188) 2008-10-06 3:19

Hi Elaine
perfect sharpness, this is an amazing portrait really nice report and incredible face
I like it a lot
Thanks
Bertrand

hispic (7399) 2008-11-26 1:10

Hi Elaine,
Amazing portrait introducing custom of Myanmar. He makes up thanaka of sunscreen in unique way.
This "thanaka" makes Japanes feel familiarity, because it has a pronunciation just like Japanese most popular family name.
Regards, Hisashi

happypoppeye (4062) 2008-12-21 22:12

It's a great shot, no doubt about it. For some reason I am thinking that it would be better if the background were all basket instead of having that strip along the top. Basically just nitpicking and using hindsight though.
John

Manamo (3474) 2009-03-10 12:23

Hello Elaine!
I'm amazed by your burmese gallery!
the thanaka is always so esthetic! His smile is priceless!
It's a full frame portrait, but it still is filled with specific burmese/south-east asian elements such has his face, the thanaka, hat, even clothes...
I really enjoy this one! And I wanna go there!
-Marc-

AmiBe (6042) 2009-06-01 9:01