Toma Lo
by beamsclan

Comment by CNovack:
Love those reds and pinks that are very vibrant in this candid photo of this (Bolivian or Peruvian?) woman. And to make the composition interesting is the juxtaposition of two 'cultures': one is the south american culture with the woman dressed in the native costume and the other is the red brick wall advertising a bit of americana, Coca-Cola. I have two critiques on improving this photo. The first is to crop out the bit of street that you see on the left hand side of the composition. It adds nothing to the overall composition - in fact it distracts attention away from the main focus. The second is to see if you could get your model/subject to pose a tad more relaxed. It appears here that she is a little too nervous to pose for the camera; she is a bit too wooden. Hmmm, it maybe that the culture might still hold to the ideas that by taking a picture you are capturing there soul which would explain her unease.

Toma Lo
by beamsclan

Comment by bucket:
I love the statement this makes..interesting and provocative..

Bolivian Spider Monkey
by beamsclan

Comment by bacchus:
Beautiful expression! Very, very nice.

I almost want to see his little hands clasped on his face, like "The Scream" by Munch (or however it's spelled).

~ bacchus!

Passing Time
by beamsclan

Comment by hotpasta:
Another great photo. You really capture the mood well

Curahuasi Farmer
by beamsclan

Comment by hotpasta:
Excellent shot...what fantastic DOF and colour and a really nice relaxed pose. D70's are great aren't they? I love the grime and dirt on his jumper. I love the composition and I love the way his eyes have made contact with the soul of your lens. National Geographic quality...great job

Santa Isabel de Caype
by beamsclan

Comment by skyone:
I like this pic, nice contrast in the colors. Sharpness is good and same goes for the composition. The harsh shadows also add to the contrast.

Curahuasi Farmer
by beamsclan

Comment by MadMan2k:
Excellent portrait. Love the composition and the DOF.

Curahuasi Farmer
by beamsclan

Comment by pawdrix:
Very nice. You're making me want to visit Peru.

Curahuasi Girl
by beamsclan

Comment by pawdrix:
Beautiful image. All she needs is a scarf wrapped around her head and you have a ribbon, my friend.

All those photo's posted in the Random thread are great.

Proud Mom
by beamsclan

Comment by Jutilda:
Beautiful mother and child. I see this on the cover of National Geographic. Lovely tones and their skin is so real. I love the genuine smile of the mother. Great lighting and focus.