Lady in Street

Posted by Duncan Galbraith (kyoto, Japan) on 17 March 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

A friend of this gentleman

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Comments (10)

Zach Siebert from Bologna, Italy

such a profound expression on her face, and that lock of ancient hair rolling out of her jacket.....

17 Mar 2007 8:28am

Jerry from Tampa, United States

Fantastic candid image Duncan! Excellent tones and details - super job!

17 Mar 2007 12:13pm

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

A very sharp shot - her hat in particular is so tactile - and a grim set to her jaw that matches her friend's - they do look like a matching set. I'm tempted to think the cold weather especially gives people that expression. For me the background is a bit distracting - the light is brighter behind her than on her which makes me see that it's a bit off-kilter. I don't that the angle would bother me if you adjusted the lighting a bit more to really focus on her face and hands. That's my 2 cents for the day.

17 Mar 2007 2:31pm

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

This portrait is pretty much perfect for me. I disagree strongly with Damon about the background light being distracting (no offense intended). It actually helps define (pops) your subject. The light on the rail behind her just leads the eye to your subject. Well done.

17 Mar 2007 2:52pm

Still from Valence, France

A beautiful portrait I'm catch overall by the great dignity of this lady! Beautiful image!

17 Mar 2007 9:04pm

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

I'm having second thoughts and I don't see what I saw this morning: Craiger's more right about this than I was. Moral: never post before coffee :-)

18 Mar 2007 2:04am

Michelle Bialowas from Melbourne Victoria, Australia

Great, great portraiture work.

18 Mar 2007 7:36am

Chris Sullivan from Melbourne, Australia

What got my attention first was the placement of her hands - I don't know what it is about it, kind of reminds me when we got our photos taken at school they would always make a big deal about how you placed your hands, the guys had to clench theirs into fists whilst the girls held theirs together like your subject is doing here. It's really quite a tender shot, nice work man.

18 Mar 2007 9:20am

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

There's something really powerful about this for me. So many things contrasting nicely with each other: the colourful hat and modern metal rails and the traditional style Japanese roof top-right, and the seriousness of her expression. A lovely blend of elements that together make a great shot.

18 Mar 2007 6:15pm

Helen from Melbourne, Australia

You have certainly capured imaginations with this photo Duncan. To me her expression is a contemplation of things lost; opportunities ... possessions .... loved ones

18 Mar 2007 6:43pm

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