Joy in profile Photo

Photographer’s Note

It's in the eyebrows.
It's in the cheeks.
It's in the neck.
It's in the index.

You can't fake Joy.

Even with make-up.

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Wanda1 (11275) 2009-11-30 19:51

Hello André,
Yes, joy is something that comes from within and shows on the outside. Nice capture with her in a full moment of joy. I like that she is in profile and the depth of field is prfect to blur out the background. She fits well into the frame too. Love all those hair accessories.
XXX
Wanda

westcoastgirl1 (42) 2009-11-30 20:40

Hi Andre

Kyoto is the best place to visit in Japan. How did you find it?

I like that you did a side profile here. This way you can admire her hair and traditional clothes.

Fantastic,
Tosca

PS You sure travel alot....

jjcordier (27144) 2009-11-30 22:53

André
Rare de voir une geisha éclater de rire! Belle expression spontanée et superbe portrait. j'aime beaucoup l'harmonie des tons de l'image.
Amitiés
JJ

cbrman (19625) 2009-11-30 23:14

Hello André,

Je croche moins sur cette image qui me semble légèrement hors focus ou peut-être plutôt légèrement bougé, mais qui a dû être saisi sur le vif.
Je salue le réflexe du photographe pour le cadrage et pour l'instant de la prise de vue.
Il étonnant de voir l'application avec laquelle les petites décorations ont été placées et la perfection de la tenue de cette personne. Impressionnant.

A+

Dominique

delnaja (26) 2009-12-01 0:22

les geishas sont fascinantes ... Et là, prise en plein rire, c'est encore plus beau.
Qu'importe si elles a des "imperfections", l'instant capturé est bien plus fort et importants.

barrufeto_77 (26428) 2009-12-01 0:33

Hi Mr Portrait.

Again, lovely. Great picture. Excellent focus on the woman and blurred background.

I hope you'll like the pic I am going to post today...
:P

Rgs, Oscar

eversmile (7553) 2009-12-01 2:23

Salut André.

Elle est surprenante, cette image! Et j'aime beaucoup ta note. Tu casses là l'image bien policée des impassibles geishas aux visages illisibles. Si le maquillage ne se fissure pas, il est quand même sciant de voire tant d'émotions traverser le corps de cette femme, avec le cou tendu et l'éclat de rire... Techniquement, j'admire la netteté et le joli bokeh coloré. La différence entre le naturel des mains et le visage fardé est un autre choc visuel dont eu as bien su profiter. Bravo!
Marine

carper (68304) 2009-12-01 4:12

very funny capture Andre,
I like the well taken shot here, the lady is just open there mouth, I hope I have the right translation here, good contrast, fine details very nice one Andre, good job, have a nice day.
regard jaap

pauloog (8198) 2009-12-01 13:59

Hello André,
A wonderful contrast between the pale face and the darker colours of the dress and background. Well isolated with excellent sharpness against the background. And caught at the right moment, a very convincing and unexpected laugh from such a severly dressed lady.
Regards,
Paul

Waylim (12647) 2009-12-17 18:24

Hey Andre,
I want to click Useful on the note but it's not there, too short to consider a note? I guess.

You forgot, it in her lips too. It's great, even through such thick and heavy make up and it ghostly pale white, it can't hide the joy and happiness of a person. I like them symbolic meaning of it all, and off course the photo quality has to be good enough to show it and the moment has to be just right, this should also be in the decisive moment category.

I wrote you back a long reply on my "Dinner Interupted" post, in case you didn't see it.

Thanks.
Way