Old woman from Dayak Kenyah Tribe
Uploaded: September 13, 2006
Exposure: f/5 @ 1/250 sec
Location: East Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia
Lens: Tamron 28-75mm
Note: Flash Canon Speedlite 580EX was bounced into gold reflector.
For women in this tribe, the longer the ears, the higher their social status. They put earings gradually until the ears streched... just an amazing effort from them.
Kathy Radford September 13, 2006
Awesome capture Harjono. The lighting is perfect. Love the character in her face. Are those her ear lobes that are stretched that long to the rings. Can't believe they would stretch that far. Good luck with this shot. Kathy in NH #521383Helen N. McHugh September 13, 2006
Great character capture, Harjono! The reflected golden light is amazing! Wow what women will do to look good!! A winner here I think!! #3302660Revonda L. Gentry September 13, 2006
I am at a loss for words!! A stunning image, Harjono!! There is no doubt we will see this one again..a beautiful work of art!! #3302683Ronald Balthazor September 13, 2006
Amazing portrait, Harjono. Thanks for the explanation. In thrity years of working with ears this is a first for me. #3303120Tarun Bose September 13, 2006
Outstanding portrait with fantastic lighting. Great details and very informative description. Looks a winner to me. Well done Harjone. #3303264Mary Clarke September 13, 2006
Fantastic portrait Harjono. The lighting is perfect. Unusual custom to say the least! #3303339Terri L. Scribner September 13, 2006
Great character capture!! Nice history to add, too! #3303397Colette M. Metcalf September 13, 2006
WONDERFUL portrait, Harjono!! #3305927Amanda M. Johnson September 13, 2006
Wow! Wonderful human interest piece! Excellent lighting! #3306120Janine Russell September 13, 2006
Harjono, excellent lighting, tones and textures. #3306786Harjono Djoyobisono September 13, 2006
Thank you for all of your comments :)Best regards,
Harjono #3306790
ALLEN O. HOWARD September 26, 2006
An amazing portrait, Harjono! A great image!!! #3364416Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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