A True Romany
A portrait of a Romany gypsy11 total reviews
Comment from orchidrn
A lovely portrait of a Romany Gypsy, they are a culture onto their own. I Hungary we came across quite a few Romany gypsies; but also had quite a few in England we would see in the pastures camping out. You have captured her weathered face and clothing well.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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A lovely portrait of a Romany Gypsy, they are a culture onto their own. I Hungary we came across quite a few Romany gypsies; but also had quite a few in England we would see in the pastures camping out. You have captured her weathered face and clothing well.
Comment Written 21-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much for you good review. Yes, I came across a fair few in Poland, but while living in France I discovered a huge amount live there too, I became very close to a wonderful family there who I still visit from time to time.
Charlotte
Comment from soulfeeder
This Romany gypsy is surely wearing a pretty colorful costume. Great angle and focus. You did well showcasing her facial features and how she dressed up herself with red beads accessory and colorful head covering. Must be exciting to have coffee with her in her camp fire. She looks like she is a pretty seasoned woman with so many adventures to tell. You captured her well. Wish you the best in this contest.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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This Romany gypsy is surely wearing a pretty colorful costume. Great angle and focus. You did well showcasing her facial features and how she dressed up herself with red beads accessory and colorful head covering. Must be exciting to have coffee with her in her camp fire. She looks like she is a pretty seasoned woman with so many adventures to tell. You captured her well. Wish you the best in this contest.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much for your great review Soulfeeder! Yes, it was great to get such an opportunity for a chat, I do love meeting unusual and interesting people, and she certainly fits that description!
Charlotte
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You are welcome, Charlotte.
It is sweet to know that you have that heart. At least the language barrier didn't hinder you to reach out.
-Soulfeeder-
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Charlotte,
A beautiful portrait of this Romany Gypsy the sunlight catching the shine on her tanned face & white hair that tell the life she had led. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Charlotte,
A beautiful portrait of this Romany Gypsy the sunlight catching the shine on her tanned face & white hair that tell the life she had led. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Hi Susan,
Thank you SO much for your wonderful review and rating! I'm so pleased you like the portrait and find her as beautiful as I do!
Charlotte
Comment from helvi2
Hi Charlotte, This wonderful lady has the look of Maria Von Trapp! Love her outfit and the wonderful colors within. I think the image has wonderful charm to it. Love the lighting, focus and storytelling ability! very Very nice image for the color photography contest! Good Luck! :o) Nancy
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Hi Charlotte, This wonderful lady has the look of Maria Von Trapp! Love her outfit and the wonderful colors within. I think the image has wonderful charm to it. Love the lighting, focus and storytelling ability! very Very nice image for the color photography contest! Good Luck! :o) Nancy
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much Nancy! I just looked up photos of the real Maria Von Trapp (not Julie Andrews! Lol) and you're right, she is really quite like her! Great review, thank you.
Charlotte
Comment from suffolkbrian
Real nice portrait and i envy you that you met and mixed with them and also formed a bond as well,its good to mix and meet people and if you can get photos its a bonus,welltaken photo...Brian
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Real nice portrait and i envy you that you met and mixed with them and also formed a bond as well,its good to mix and meet people and if you can get photos its a bonus,welltaken photo...Brian
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thanks very much Brian! I did have a large circle of gypsy friends in France, which always tends to help when meeting the British ones - something I tend to mention when I first approach them, it works wonders! :)
Charlotte
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you are welcome,lucky you
Comment from Jewell McChesney
Very beautiful piece of photography, here. She looks deep in conversation and natural, free of a forced pose for a portrait. A perfect entry for the , Color photography, contest, yellow and red make for a bright ambiance. Nice selection, focus, balance and all the things. Smiles
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Very beautiful piece of photography, here. She looks deep in conversation and natural, free of a forced pose for a portrait. A perfect entry for the , Color photography, contest, yellow and red make for a bright ambiance. Nice selection, focus, balance and all the things. Smiles
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your great review Jewell!
How are you btw? Long time no speak, I rarely find the time needed for fan art review now, but I do pop in from time to time.
Charlotte
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You’re welcome! Thank you for asking about me. I’m dealing with some stressful things at home but nothing I can’t get through with new strategies. I think I’m done crying. Art is my great escape! I’m thankful for that!
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A wonderful visual presented here of this Gypsy woman. Love your composition shades tones and colors. Love the intricate design of her wardrobe. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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A wonderful visual presented here of this Gypsy woman. Love your composition shades tones and colors. Love the intricate design of her wardrobe. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much Maureen.
Comment from alaskapat
This is a nice entry for the contest, this is such a colorful image, the beautiful Roman Gypsy wears colorful attire and the background is also colorful.how awesome that you were invited to have coffee at her campfire.
Well photographed with good focus, nice clear image with perfect exposure. The colors and tones appear true and natural. Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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This is a nice entry for the contest, this is such a colorful image, the beautiful Roman Gypsy wears colorful attire and the background is also colorful.how awesome that you were invited to have coffee at her campfire.
Well photographed with good focus, nice clear image with perfect exposure. The colors and tones appear true and natural. Well composed and presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much Pat! Yes it was really great to be able to sit down over a coffee with her and ask her all about her life! I do love meeting such unusual and interesting people.
Charlotte
Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very good view of that old woman, who I expect has seen and experienced a lot in her life. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very good view of that old woman, who I expect has seen and experienced a lot in her life. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thanks Nikman
Comment from Kathy Banich
Before I clicked on the thumbnail to view the larger image and read your notes, I thought "That is Colorful"; SO, I think you hit the criteria for the contest. LOL
This image was captured perfectly, with all camera settings fully "dialed" in, to achieve a clear, "detailed", crisp visual of the Gypsie and her jewelry. So sharp, in fact you can actually see each stitch in her knitted sweater. The colors are vivid but not over processed and I do believe you have about every color in this scene. I like the candidness of the Gypsie, whereas she is not posing, rather It appears you captured her speaking and blinking. You have framed the scene effectively, leaving room for movement. A nice entry, good luck in the contest.
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reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Before I clicked on the thumbnail to view the larger image and read your notes, I thought "That is Colorful"; SO, I think you hit the criteria for the contest. LOL
This image was captured perfectly, with all camera settings fully "dialed" in, to achieve a clear, "detailed", crisp visual of the Gypsie and her jewelry. So sharp, in fact you can actually see each stitch in her knitted sweater. The colors are vivid but not over processed and I do believe you have about every color in this scene. I like the candidness of the Gypsie, whereas she is not posing, rather It appears you captured her speaking and blinking. You have framed the scene effectively, leaving room for movement. A nice entry, good luck in the contest.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Hi Kathy,
Thank you so much for your great and detailed review, I really appreciate your kind words, time and effort.
One detail that made me laugh on the original - that doesn't show on this much smaller version - were the hairs on her chin!!! I'm kinda glad for her sake that they don't show up here!
Charlotte