Contemplate, a photo from Ifugao, Cagayan Valley

Photographer's Note

When I went to Batad, Banaue, Ifugao last month, my main pursuit was to photograph the rice terraces. Little did I know that old folks in Ifugao were also excellent portrait subjects. She was sitting quietly under an Ifugao native house when I approached her. I did not speak a word, I just sat in front of her admiring her aged and beautiful face. I waited for her to get comfortable with my presence, then when I raised my camera to shoot, she didn't mind. I took a few shots, and then said thank you. She smiled back.

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ommishra (1160) 2008-09-07 22:09 [Comment]

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Wanda1 (15142) 2008-09-07 23:21

Hi Alford,
She certainly is a character and I think has seen many years and experiences. You have a nice tight framing and I like the way she is sitting with her hand on her head. Good detail on her facial features.
Regards
Wanda

izmirli (3989) 2008-09-08 2:40

merhaba alford
magnificnt portrait picture.magnificent old interesting woman and details.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

dArpAn (499) 2008-09-08 3:31

Alford- its a very powerful portrait. Inevitable lines of age and that mundane 'look'. I can feel what you've written- I once wanted to click an old man, hesitantly I approached and dipped in 'how-to-say' problem, when I finally asked him- he obliged with a smile and a similar look. Somehow, age teaches you to be at peace with urself.

Thanks for the pic, and for the story- I loved it even more.

Rgds,
Darpan

BennyV (34748) 2008-09-08 3:52

Hi Alford,

This is a powerful portrait that has a lot of dignity in it. You can tell that she feels OK with you taking pictures. For me that is very important. I also like the positioning of her arm. Wonderful stuff!

Benny

session_road86 (16) 2008-09-08 8:00 [Comment]

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scalerman (26900) 2008-09-08 13:00

Alford: a powerful portrait - chiefly because of the powerful presence and look of your subject. Some courage o your part here. c

mosart (49) 2010-04-19 21:41

very powerful composition. i just though the pic would have been more interesting if adjusted your depth so that her nose to neck to shoulders including her arms and clothes remains sharp...