Photographer's Note
there is a Chinese saying that goes,
one who lives by the mountains is dependent on the mountain,
and one who lives by the coast is dependent on the sea.
Every day when the sunset is setting in the west,
the sands full of golden light,
the fisherwomen would gather to the sands for collecting fish.
this old woman was 77,
but still came here for looking for some small fish
which can be processed for selling.
i asked her why didnt stay home for enjoying life.
she replied with smile, how to live without working
with two sons unemployment?
But i know, even if her son got good job,
she live with higher standard,
she still would come here.
Getting married and having sons early,
taking care of family,
working hard for their family,
looking after their sons' sons,
...
that's what her whole life.
that is Chinese.
(sorry for the poor english)
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Furachan
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(0) 2006-01-17 9:04
There is a timeless feel t this one, Mingfang. It culd have been taken a loooong time ago, except for the POV which is modern...
Cool,
Francis
summersun
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(4978) 2006-01-17 10:23
nice warm smile and pose. I feel like it's a very old photo. good note too.
Vanessa
don_narayan
(2014) 2006-01-17 13:18
Hi Mingfang. I agree with Francis, this photo is timeless. It is a nice, simple composition, she is centered but for that is fine, there is no reason she shouldn't be centered in this one. I like her expression as well and with her catch in her hands. Miao Miao!
Narayan
tcht
(7565) 2006-01-17 13:43
妳好,
這張照片非常特別,既真實及美麗,尤其是老人身上的光暗對比. 背後的故事也很有意義. 但我不太同意其他人説...可能這類村民我以往都有遇到,不是海南島,
而是在香港的郊區!
還有我不知道為什麼這相有微微的'tilt',請留意水平線;我反而喜歡正正直直的,尤其是這類的Black&White.
謝謝,再見!
hackman
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(151) 2006-01-17 17:05
classic shot, but I like it, smell me, itś truthful... and your story ... I know, c΄est la vie, another face of life ... thank you, you can see gaze round MIk
ElSato
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(824) 2006-01-18 14:22
Mingfang,
A very nice shot. She has a very expressive face, very full of life. Your notes are interesting and add an extra dimension to the image. I also think that the wide white frame suits it nicely, creating a sense of space.
Very nice image!
Lee
Mistral
(15416) 2006-01-20 12:05
Ni hao Mingfang,
I like this photo for the pose of the old lady and her expression. In my opinion it would be a great photo if you placed her a bit on the left side of the image and turn B&W to sepia to give to the image an "old days atmosphere".
Xiexie for sharing! :-)
Luca
rosiegirl
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(1596) 2006-01-22 0:20
She's such a unique photo subject- I love her smile. Black and white was a good choice- it does give a timeless look. Its very interesting about the fish collecting, I really enjoyed how you described it in your note. Great work.
Rosie
zig
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(2456) 2006-01-22 7:48
这张给我们看，你怎么跟她说话了，
也你和她的关系。你总是进入对象的
环境，这样把我觉得你的对象物都是
你的朋友和邻居们呢。
意思是你和对象物的心理距离很近的。
这样拍去，我们都觉得你的照片里的人
都有自然的表情。
你是个非常好的照相家的吧！
Homerhomer
(4080) 2006-02-02 9:46
This is a fabulous portrait Mingfang, a straight forward image that tells a story. Perhaps not the most original, but so classic and full of context that I can't help but love it.
Peter
keanfan
(696) 2006-02-08 12:19
A very intense look you have here, very well done Ming Fang. Yes, as an ethnic Chinese I can understand what you're saying very well. But I think times are changing and such family-oriented determination may not be prevalent in the cities? At least for me, I feel that in a materialistic environment like Singapore, it's hard to find such spirits now.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Mingfang Hg (Mingfang)
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(1415) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2000-07-00
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Camera: Nikon F-501, AF Nikon 28mm
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2006-01-17 8:41
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