Baba Khan Palawan, a photo from Takhar, East

Photographer's Note

As the sun was setting, after a hard day’s work delivering wood beams in the village of Baba Khan Palawan, I took a picture of these two as we rested. Afghanistan is beautiful, and I experienced many moments there where everything seemed as it “should be”. This was one of those moments...

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sicily198x (2026) 2005-07-31 10:52

Just say HI to The brave photographer. How are you doing there?
Your portrait shot is great with perfect compositon and color. You played well with the DOF too.
Congratulation.

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quantabeh (5205) 2005-07-31 10:53

very interesting photo. I like the framing and point of view. The exposure is also good.
nice work. I don't believe you need a workshop for this.

Elise_d (1943) 2005-07-31 10:54

A beautiful shot James. Very interesting composition with a great perspective and dof. In your presentation, you ask for workshops but there isn't much to change in this one. Thanks for showing us this beautiful part of the world.

kensimage (8563) 2005-07-31 11:32

This is an excellent storytelling image, James. I like the framing, it provides nice context, though perhaps it is a little bit tight. For both man and boy, the hand positions show they are relaxed and comfortable.

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wishnugaruda (1305) 2005-07-31 11:36

Pretty photo with a peaceful spirit.
It shows the daily life in this poor country.
I like face of the man, telling so much storys.
Beautiful
Sabine - wishnugaruda

agussaptono (198) 2005-07-31 13:32

Hi James,
I like the composition. And your picture tells so much story. Nice shoot.
Cheers.
AGus SAptono

rbcy1974 (20758) 2005-07-31 17:18

Hi James,
Welcome to Trekearth. I was looking at your galeries and your portratis are indeed impressive. You do have an eye for them, and I am really happy that you have joined. I find that what you do for a living is great work, and you must see very interesting things. I look forward to seeing more of your pics in the future.
Regards
Daniel

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banyanman (7797) 2005-08-01 0:28

Hi James, as well as endorsing the comments above, your shot also shows us just how desolate this part of Afghanistan is, and how hard it must be to make a living in the rural areas of Takhar. Cheers . . . David

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fadingstar78 (420) 2006-01-07 15:31

Very nice portrait in a country at the moment nearly impossible to visit. I suppose you are working there. thanks for sharing. I really like the superb composition and the dof.

Javid (1262) 2006-02-20 5:04

Hi James
very good subject and perfect composition
colors are nice and everything is right there.
thanks for share
Javid

PogoStick (510) 2006-04-17 23:29

truly excellent photo james. the depth of this image is what really makes it for me. theres also a high level of interest in this photo making it intrigueing. great photo.

maciekda (19895) 2006-05-18 14:30

beautiful image James, the pose of the man is very natural, very relaxed. very good composition, the bokeh is wonderful - DOF is very well managed. only colors here are a bit yellowish. beautiful work

MLINES (12516) 2006-06-08 1:43

Hi James, It is truely gratifying to see a photo of this country without people blowing each other up. With views like this hard to know why they don't chill out and behave themselves like these folks. Good POV and colours. Peace on Earth. Murray.

gmg (4202) 2009-04-16 13:56

Nice portrait, beautiful shot!
Pity fot the man's foo cut off, but still is a picture full of emotions.
TFS
gmg

Photo Information

Copyright: James McDowell (JMcDowell) (655)
Genre: Mensen
Medium: Kleur
Date Taken: 2005-03-13
Categories: Dagelijks leven
Belichting: f/3.5, 1/1000 Seconden
More Photo Info: view
Fotoversie: Originele versie, Workshop
Thema's: when i dream i see people, 'more photos that I'd like to remember (VII) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-07-31 10:46
Favorieten: 3 [Zicht]