Betel Nut Effect
by jimbone

Comment by digifotojo:
Had to Google this. A very compelling image. 9

Betel Nut Effect
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Comment by justine:
Not Too Attractive!! but I guess if you like the high it's worth it! Different cultures, different ways. She still had a nice smile for you and I love that it's not centered. Good one.

Betel Nut Effect
by jimbone

Comment by BJokerud:
I hope she just ate some blueberries. Very strong portrait!

Betel Nut Effect
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Comment by drake217:
OMG !

Betel Nut Effect
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Comment by CNovack:
Visiting other cultures we see different things of beauty and sometimes the poor conditions in which people live. I have come back to look at this image twice before gathering up my reactions to it. At times I cringe looking at the state of her teeth but overall I cannot help but notice her smile. That smile is not only from her mouth, but it is reflected in her face and her eyes. Regardless of her conditions she seems truly happy and has a sunny disposition. Once you see that one cannot help but have a slow smile spread across ones face in a answering smile back. This is a great human interest photo - one that would run well next to a story about the region and the interesting people that live there - everyone has a story.

Betel Nut Effect
by jimbone

Comment by Ter:
i love these natural portraits well done

Betel Nut Effect
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Comment by Senay:
Could also be used as a dentistry ad! Note to self don't eat betel nuts

Betel Nut Effect
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Comment by J-Me:
Betel nuts as false teeth...really? WOW! I didn't now that. Besides giving me a lesson here LOL...the shot is really a great shot and even the crop off the side works well.

Betel Nut Effect
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Comment by KarenNfld:
Very good detail, good portrait.

Betel Nut Effect
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Comment by Jutilda:
Bloody Mary!! Remember the lyrics from that song from South Pacific? If you aren't familiar, look them up. They speak of chewing betel nuts. This is fabulous. I can see it in a National Geographic expose. :)