Graciela (w/re-post)

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted August 20, 2012289 views4 comments

Another lady from my 2006 series "Street people of Quito"
(Not the same lady as my last post in POP, although they dress similarly)

No matter how poor and shabby the people are, most still have a smile on their face. Lots to learn from them..

I always asked permission to photograph them, and always gave them money for food (hopefully)

D1X
8mm
1/250 sec, f/3.4
Mode: Program
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 100
White balance: Auto
Flash: Auto

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on August 20, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Sandy, I prefer the portrait showcasing the character of the lady. Although the enviroment is interesting, it lessens her importance in the whole scheme of things. The painted wall seems out of place with the wall and door opening. Don't know why except that I like things orderly. The "street people" series is an excellent idea. The lines in their face tell quite a story.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 20, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Thanks, Patricia - re-post with tighter crop is much better. I still have trouble with good comps sometimes..
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Travel is the most eye opening experience imo. We could learn a lot about what happiness, or at least contentment is from people just such as this. Your repost is better, but I don't think you have too much of a problem with your comps, Sandy. A fine storytelling image.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 25, 2012 at 2:13 PM

This angle of view makes her look diminutive and undignified compared to the portrait of the other lady. Repost is much better in that regard.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments