The Village Chief
An old Zafimaniry man sitting in his hut18 total reviews
Comment from helvi2
I don't know how I missed this! It's hard to belive the man is 96 years old. I might have guessed 70, but not any older. I love the wonderful dignity of this man that you captured. Your visit with him must have been very special! I can see why it touched the souls of the reviewers here! Congratulations on your win. You so deserved it! :o) Nancy
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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I don't know how I missed this! It's hard to belive the man is 96 years old. I might have guessed 70, but not any older. I love the wonderful dignity of this man that you captured. Your visit with him must have been very special! I can see why it touched the souls of the reviewers here! Congratulations on your win. You so deserved it! :o) Nancy
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Aww Nancy, thank you so much! I?m so pleased you can see his dignity, it was that which really struck me at the time - and yes, it was a day I?ll never forget.
Comment from bpellephoto
Charlotte .. I am so sorry I didn't get to review this when it was posted. It is easy to see why it one the contest - this shot is timeless and will always be a high point in your photo gallery - Congratulations ... Bob
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Charlotte .. I am so sorry I didn't get to review this when it was posted. It is easy to see why it one the contest - this shot is timeless and will always be a high point in your photo gallery - Congratulations ... Bob
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much Bob, your lovely review and rating mean a lot to me.
Charlotte
Comment from Sgoolsby
What a great shot!
This lovely older gentleman looks lost in thought. The Black and White really works well here. The dark plain backdrop is perfect for no distractions! Nice Winning shot! Congrats!
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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What a great shot!
This lovely older gentleman looks lost in thought. The Black and White really works well here. The dark plain backdrop is perfect for no distractions! Nice Winning shot! Congrats!
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Thank you SO much for your lovely review and six stars and even more so as I I know that it's not even paying peanuts any more and yet you still reviewed it! Thank you
Comment from ElliR
This black and white portrait of an old Zafimaniry man is a good representation of the traditional way of life in Madagascar. The technical aspects of the photo are well executed, with nice tonal range and contrast, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The man's clothing, posture serve to enhance the photo's story and evoke a sense of cultural heritage and tradition. The photo's story is what truly sets it apart. The man depicted is the chief of one of the Zafimaniry villages and is 96 years old. 96 years old !!! This portrait captures the essence of traditional Zafimaniry life and offers a unique glimpse into a fascinating way of life that is vastly different from our own. The technical aspects and story combine to create a timeless piece of photography that will resonate with viewers for generations to come.
Did I say too much ? :)) Congrats!
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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This black and white portrait of an old Zafimaniry man is a good representation of the traditional way of life in Madagascar. The technical aspects of the photo are well executed, with nice tonal range and contrast, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The man's clothing, posture serve to enhance the photo's story and evoke a sense of cultural heritage and tradition. The photo's story is what truly sets it apart. The man depicted is the chief of one of the Zafimaniry villages and is 96 years old. 96 years old !!! This portrait captures the essence of traditional Zafimaniry life and offers a unique glimpse into a fascinating way of life that is vastly different from our own. The technical aspects and story combine to create a timeless piece of photography that will resonate with viewers for generations to come.
Did I say too much ? :)) Congrats!
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Ha ha not at all Elli, I love detailed reviews, especially when they?re such nice ones! Lol
Thank you so much for both your review and your congrats - I was so surprised it won, I was convinced yours would pip me to the post!!
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Ha ha, well thank you for the compliment! I'm glad my review brought a smile to your face. I may not have won the competition, but at least I won in the humor department Lol
Let's see what other adventures and winning shots we can come up with!
Comment from supergold
an excellent entry Charlotte into the "Black and White Photo Contest" and a well-deserved win of this contest: congratulations!...............
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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an excellent entry Charlotte into the "Black and White Photo Contest" and a well-deserved win of this contest: congratulations!...............
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Fred! I?d seen so many wonderful entries for this competition, that I wasn?t even expecting to place - I couldn?t believe my eyes when I opened my IPad this morning! Thank you for your review and your congratulations, I really appreciate both.
Charlotte
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Wow thank you! I had not expected that at all! I?m so thrilled.
Comment from Brendaartwork18
This is a beautiful study of this man you met. He doesn't look that great age: your capture angle gives is a very nice relaxed image and offset by his arm leaning against a wood 'table perhaps. Your edits have worked well and produced an interesting and well balanced image. I enjoyed your notes too I think notes a big part of this site for reviewing and these were well written and interesting
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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This is a beautiful study of this man you met. He doesn't look that great age: your capture angle gives is a very nice relaxed image and offset by his arm leaning against a wood 'table perhaps. Your edits have worked well and produced an interesting and well balanced image. I enjoyed your notes too I think notes a big part of this site for reviewing and these were well written and interesting
Comment Written 25-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Brenda, I appreciate your review and I?m so pleased you like this portrait and enjoyed reading the notes.
Comment from Zilyram
This would have been a great entry into the Portrait Contest, also a good entry into Black and White.
Love the contemplation captured on the Chief's face. He has definitely aged well. The black and white works well and the overall impact is great.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023
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This would have been a great entry into the Portrait Contest, also a good entry into Black and White.
Love the contemplation captured on the Chief's face. He has definitely aged well. The black and white works well and the overall impact is great.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Mary.
Yes I had wondered if I should save it for the portrait contest, oh well. :-)
Comment from Celyn1
This is a beautiful picture of this gentleman who looks lost in thought. The picture is well lit and mostly in focus, ie his face is in focus but his hands are a bit blurry. Did you try to also take one in portrait mode so that we could see the fire perhaps or his entire figure?
Good luck with it
Celyn1
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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This is a beautiful picture of this gentleman who looks lost in thought. The picture is well lit and mostly in focus, ie his face is in focus but his hands are a bit blurry. Did you try to also take one in portrait mode so that we could see the fire perhaps or his entire figure?
Good luck with it
Celyn1
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for your review - unfortunately in these sort of situations you get one shot at it, I was invited for coffee, the photo was a complete bonus. Also the houses are so dark (I couldn?t see anything when I first entered!) and I wasn?t given the time to fiddle around with the settings, so it ended up being taken at 1/25th sec - ha ha I was over the moon that any of it was in focus at all! Lol
Thank you again.
Charlotte
Comment from suffolkbrian
First class portrait and one i would love to have taken,i enjoyed your story and what layed behind this one,i enjoy going out to events/places and taking photos of people,sometimes candid some posed and you only have to ask people sometimes its also good to e-mail them photos you have taken,i love that although he has posed for this it is an informal photo and the black and white approach really brings out the best of him,well good one this...Brian
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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First class portrait and one i would love to have taken,i enjoyed your story and what layed behind this one,i enjoy going out to events/places and taking photos of people,sometimes candid some posed and you only have to ask people sometimes its also good to e-mail them photos you have taken,i love that although he has posed for this it is an informal photo and the black and white approach really brings out the best of him,well good one this...Brian
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Wow Brian thank you so much! I?m honoured.
You?d love Madagascar then, as strangers literally come up to you in the street and ask that you to take their photo! It?s great! Very few have email, so if I know (or find out) where they live, I tend to get the photos printed for them while I?m there.
Thanks again for your wonderful review and rating.
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your welcome