Comment from Lmsmith
Excellent initial impact. The story really takes you in. Composition and symmetry is perfect. I think! Lighting and sharpness is good. Fine job.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from Snopaw
What a wonderful portrait of this lady for Myanmar. This is such a great slice of life in a little known area of the world.

I would love to see this done in Black and White, I'll bet it would really be stunning. The character ines in her face are so nice and clean even with the smoke blowing back in her face. Perfect bokeh (blur) in your background.

Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

thanks a lot for your lovely comments

Comment from Linda Bickston
This shot is perfect. You can see the lines in this woman's face, and the head gear is fascinating. The whole effect of this picture is realism. I love it.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

thanks a lot linda

Comment from dalebraatz
What great story telling ability. Like the wonderful detail, very well focused. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from BirdsEyeView
great journalism, the color and tones detail a well done portrait. nice detail, textures and expression. nice composition. BEV

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

thanks a lot larry

Comment from Doris1022
this is very funny to me. the lady with a cigar and the funny head wrap. guess we are funny to them too.

nice smoke in the face. etc.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

yes, very funny

Comment from MKFlood
they have dry issues there too huh. the hand rolled cigar looks like a big fat stogie..well it does. cool capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the woman smoking the big ole cigar is great. the capture of the light is great. balanced capture that is eye appealing to the viewer. great eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

GREAT! thanks so much again

Comment from trishgoody
What a great human interest shot of this wonderful character..
Your photography is fantastic and this one is extremely well composed and presented .
Love this photo, well captured.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

thanks so much for your fantastic comments

Comment from rstringer
So cool! I love how the smoke curls around her face. Excellent initial impact, background, and colors. Great job!!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014

thanksa lot

Comment from Mollie213
Great journalism photo. I was
going to ask what the little bowl was and why was it seemingly attached to the cigar. Thank you for explaining.
Consider it a complement that someone is watching your work so closely. When ever I shoot a photo, I always hold in the button to get three variances and to some they would all look alike, but not so.
Thank you for sharing this
great work. I wish I new more about the photos you share, and the people too.
With your talent as a photographer and my talent as a writer, we could make good money LOL

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

thanks a lot mollie for your lovely comments