Ceremony, a photo from Mandalay, North

Photographer's Note

After 9 hours driving from Bagan to kalaw, we stopped in a village called yin mar pin. We were lucky because there was a novice ordination ceremony with the entire village participating.
This little girl was sitting in the rear of a car with others kids, while their mothers were keeping an eye on them from the outside.

It was quite crowdy and I had to crop a bit on the left side to avoid somebody coming in the frame.

ISO 400

Hope you like it...

KateinDenmark, InasiaJones, japiey, xavshot, alvaraalto, maltese, parbo, siolaw, dareco, papagolf21, belido, adores, danos, Cricri, Photo65Net, JCG, jusninasirun, atus, bakes888, kiwi_explorer, patdeph, MarcT, Emile, ChrisJ oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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KateinDenmark (1634) 2008-06-11 10:59

Outstanding details in this photo. She barely looks real. This photo makes me wish I knew more about her culture and her. The color is superb. I really appreciate the fact you've noted the odd grayness on the left. Lots of people post and then don't mention their obvious editing. Thanks for telling us what you did.

Kate

InasiaJones (31566) 2008-06-11 11:13

Salut Marilyn,

Quelle opportunité! En effet, d'arriver ainsi ŕ l'improviste et de tomber sur un événement culturel relčve de la pure chance! Tu as su en profiter en saisissant cette petite poupée ręveuse. Ces costumes soyeux sont toujours un régal pour le photographe en quęte de couleurs. Belle lumičre et netteté irréprochable.

Ciao!

André

P.S.: J'ai rencontré Doc Devimeux qui m'a dit beaucoup de bien de ton copain... :-P)

japiey (10163) 2008-06-11 11:43

Hi Marilyn,

Cute kid, lovely looks..
Colourfull presenntation.
Good share of the custom.
You have captured the details fine..
Take care,
Enjoy life.

jp

gilou530 (34) 2008-06-11 12:32

salut marilyn
un portrait de cette jeune fille qui ressemble a une poupée, des couleurs chatoyantes qui donnent une image agréable a regarder
amitiés
gilbert

xavshot (69835) 2008-06-11 12:36

Bonsoir Marilyn
trčs beau portrait et superbe piqué. j'aime beaucoup les couleurs et l'expression du visage. Beau travail.
Xavier

vincz (19113) 2008-06-11 12:42

Couleurs superbes, ca ecalte de partout. J'avais vu aussi ces ceremonies en traversant les villages l'annee derniere vers la meme epoque. Tres reussi.

faubry (35447) 2008-06-11 12:52

bonsoir marilyn, un superbe portrait avec des couleurs vives.. une expression super mimi et des vętement riches en soierie.
ŕ bientôt
francien

alvaraalto (42804) 2008-06-11 14:22

Hi Marilyn,

Endearing and colourful image of this girl. Because of the heavy makeup I first thought the she could be a doll.

Groet Rob

maltese (22909) 2008-06-11 14:28

Salut Marilyn
Un trčs joli portrait d'enfant, la lumičre est superbement gérée et les couleurs sont trčs belles.
Trčs bon boulot!!
Amicalement
Hervé

parbo (11092) 2008-06-11 17:55

Hi Marilyn,

Wonderful portrait of lovely young lady in amazing colors, contrasts and expression. Her make up really eye catching with yellow clothes and your focus worked perfectly. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

siolaw (38294) 2008-06-11 21:37

Salut Lyn,
Comment oublier ces moments de frenesie photographique.. ne plus savoir ou donner de l'objectif! Ta modele est trop craquante! Couleurs magnifiques et grande netteté
d;0)
Laurent

Partha_c (2029) 2008-06-11 21:58

Hi Marilyn. Nice portrait of this cute girl with balanced tone of colour. Well done. Regards.
Partha

izmirli (3989) 2008-06-11 22:54

bonjour dear marilyn
excellent portrait picture.wonderful lovely,littly girl and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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UnTrained (0) 2008-06-11 23:25

Hi Marilyn,
outstanding colour impression and an innocent face of a child (looks also a bit annoyed). Pleasant usage of reduced DOF and the light is also well used for a good clarity and details. Even crowded you found a good POV to put her in the right frame.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

dareco (17136) 2008-06-12 0:26

What a beautiful costume!! I love the bright colors and intricate detail. A very sweet little one as well with good expression. Very nice lighting. TFS and have a great day!

papagolf21 (152605) 2008-06-12 1:46

Bonjour, chčre Marilyn,
Je suis toujours surpris par la beauté des costumes. Quel travail de couture, d'assemblage, de conception.
Une photo colorée ŕ souhait.
Trčs beau portrait de cette petite-fille.
Amitiés.
Philippe

belido (19934) 2008-06-12 4:31

Hi Marilyn,

it's such a graceful portrait. I love her expression. The image is filled with beautiful colors de details. The light that comes from right create an effective highlight/shadow. Well chosen dof and very good sharpness. Great job indeed!
Regards,
Carlos

pablominto (53746) 2008-06-12 4:59

Hello Marilyn,

What a lovely little doll, beautifully dressed for her participation in this event!
Her expression shows this is serious business, hehehe...
Fine details and the vivid colours are well reproduced!

Greetings,
Pablo -

devimeuxbe (58557) 2008-06-12 13:41

Bonsoir Marilyn
TRes sympa ce portrait. belle lumičre et trčs belle couleurs.
Amicalement
Bertrand

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2008-06-12 14:07

Hi Marilyn.

Again, a lovely portrait with excellent colours. 9 hours driving...ufffff...I'm tired only thinking in doing it... :P

Rgs to both!

adores (46979) 2008-06-12 16:28

Hi Marilyn!
Once more a beautiful portrait. Besides the expression of the child, I really like these hats, they're really different from the usual. very well framed, with very good colours and light.

danos (110407) 2008-06-13 0:30

Bonsoir Marilyn,
excellent portrait of this beautiful little girl that is ready to participate in the novice ordination ceremony.I like the nice dress as the ornament that cover her head.Excellent the details and the sharpness of the shot.Well done.

Ta leme,Danos

Graal (103040) 2008-06-13 1:48

Bonjour Marilyn,
beautiful costume and young model. Good portrait and document in one. Great colours. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Cricri (176) 2008-06-13 11:28

Salut Marilyn,
Une petite beauté, toute mignonne dans ses vętements de soleil, le regard un peu ręveur, trés beau portrait
Passe un beau weekend
cricri

delkoo (68) 2008-06-13 14:13

bonjour maylin
la photo est d'un realisme époustouflant dű aux couleurs et a l'excellente netteté de cette image.
didier

jaywalker (16105) 2008-06-13 15:36

Hi Marilyn, A stunning portrait of pure skin, the colours are first class & amazing light, beautifully composed piece of work, kind regards Wilson.

Photo65Net (43144) 2008-06-14 1:49

Salut MArilyn,
Un superbe portrait !
J'aime beaucoup les couleurs, et l'attitude de cette petite est sympa, avec un côté un peu triste aussi,
Bonne journée,
JB.

JCG (35153) 2008-06-14 6:26

Bonjour Marilyn,

Tu as bien isolé cette petite fille sur cette photo, j'aime beaucoup les qualités de l'image qui mettent bien en valeur son joli petit minoi et la tenue traditionnelle qui la revęt. Un trčs beau portrait, bravo Marilyne.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et un trčs bon WE,

Jean-Charles

jusninasirun (17529) 2008-06-14 6:43

Hello Marilyn. Nine hours is a long drive and the image captured here is well worth the stop. Superb sharpness in vivid detail of the clothings. Beautiful portrait and thanks for sharing. Jusni

evanrizo (462) 2008-06-14 6:47

Wooooh it is really great, it is really wonderful portrait very very good composed also with the face on the right behind the kid-girl.
Light is perfect amd the focus too.

atus (15878) 2008-06-14 13:32

Hi Marilyn,
the portrait of this pretty little girl is very well captured and you did a good work with the crop. The light is perfectly managed and the boy in the bg. doesn't disturb 'cause his face is in the shadow and does not distract. Well done!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

bakes888 (18499) 2008-06-14 20:08

Hi Marilyn. Excellent portrait. Nice natural pose and excellent colours and details. Well composed and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-06-14 23:55

Hi Marilyn,
Cute subject ... lovely colorful costume. Well captured and composed with very good image and color quality. Nice innocent facial expression. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2008-06-15 23:49

Beautiful light on her face. I like this composition. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

marietom (34611) 2008-06-16 8:08

salut Marylin,

Un autre joli portrait bien coloré. Elle a une expression un peu triste, mais quel beau regard.
Bonne journée
Marie

patdeph (35750) 2008-06-16 9:11

bonjour Marilyn
cette petite fille est trop mignonne,avec son maquillage,elle ressemble ŕ une poupée!Les couleurs sont splendides ce qui rend la photo vraiment trčs belle!Je me demande si tu n'aurais pas pu mettre f/4 ou f/5 pour flouter un peu plus l'arričre-plan!Rien de bien grave,je trouve le portrait magnifique!
Amitiés.
Pascale

Stepan (27210) 2008-06-16 22:24

Super ce portrait : le piqué, l'éclat, la netteté... tout est superbe (hormis le monsieur dans l'arričre plan, qui jure un peu avec l'ambiance) et produit une trčs belle photo.
Stéphane

MarcT (20964) 2008-06-17 4:39

Salut Marilyn,
Elle est superbe cette demoiselle. Maquillée comme une grande et avec des couleurs rutilantes.
Amitiés
Marc

yedirenk (11244) 2008-06-22 0:41

Salut Marilyn,
Very nice portrait with details,colors and light.great colours and excellent sharpness.very well done.TFS
GREETİNGS

Cevdet

Emile (20352) 2008-06-22 13:24

Hola Marilyn.
I like the details and colors on her clothing and of course her expression is lovely. Beautiful little girl, her make up looks fantastic. The presence of the face of the boy in your DOF maybe is a little bit distracting but your shot is so good that it doesn't matter.
Well done. TFS.
Cheers.

ChrisJ (171220) 2008-06-23 7:41

Bonjour Marilyn

A superb head & shoulders portrait of the girl in tradional head dress & costume. Wonderful colour, sharpness & lighting. Merci!

Angshu (56760) 2008-06-24 1:18

Bonjour Marilyn
Beautiful angelic face & the hat is amazing! Very colourful attire on her, but she does look lost! Excellent portrait with very good light & exposure control.
Regards
Angshu

kadirim (879) 2008-06-30 6:06

Bonjour Marilyn
Beautiful local costums and colours.Wonderful lovely littly girl.Well done.
Best regards.
KaDiR.

rozy975 (3047) 2008-06-30 16:01

What a pretty face.
I loved her yellow dress and colorful make up.
Well done!