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The colors of my past.

The colors of my past.

Photography Photography \ Figure | 11/02/06 @109 | Madanapale | Comments critiques (53) | Views views (1712)


The colors of my past.
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DO YOU HAVE TIME TO READ?

My nanny was a pure central american native just like this beautiful woman in the photo.
A direct descendant of the Mayas......
She came to our house to take care of my sister, who was one year older than me....and she stayed forever.
I loved her like a second mother.....she died in our house at very old age....but she is alive in my heart.

I knew she was from Nahuizalco a little town, where a very few survivors still live.
I visited this place for the first time a few weeks ago and to my delight and surprise,
when we arrived to the town I saw this old beautiful woman walking up the street.

There are only a few natives who still wear these beautiful clothes,
my nanny used the same colorful skirts.....and was also bare foot.
I jumped out of the car, and walked silently behind her taking several pictures.
Then I talked to her about my nanny.....she smiled and started to speak in nahuat, our beautiful native language.(She is 85 years old)

I also took some portraits of her ,that I will publish later.
The street looks so shiny because it was wet....people pour water on the streets to avoid the dust of the cars.

95% of the street had neutral gray colors.....only a few elements at the right on the walkside had colors, so I decided to desturate them.


THIS PICTURE IS DEDICATED TO RUSHI ....DAKOO WHO WAS SO KIND TO DEDICATE A PICTURE TO ME.
the Shepherd by  dakoo


 
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Avatar monjo

 11/02/06 @148

Wonderful story Carlos..... and your photo tell a fascinating story as well. Another excellent capture. The desaturation works very well here.
John
 
Avatar ZedoCaixao

 11/02/06 @182

Excellent capture!!!!
Nice POV and colors!!
 
Avatar Abstractor

 11/02/06 @268


I love the photo as well as the story it tells! beautiful eye you have my friend.

Keith
 
Avatar Dutch-Memory

 11/02/06 @291

Great capture Carlos!
I think you captured exactly the right moment.
Top marks!
 
Avatar berf

 11/02/06 @331

Nice shot, the bright colors stand out so vivid against the black and white background
 
Avatar Valera

 11/02/06 @457

Fantastic shot!
No words....
 
Avatar deManuel

 11/02/06 @486

Great photo and description too. I love it.
+10
 
Avatar ohce

 11/02/06 @525

Beautiful shot~
I love the color with the b/w bg.
Really look great.
 
Avatar moserArtist

 11/02/06 @571

Excellent capture and mood!
 
Avatar Dreamwalker

 11/02/06 @644

very touching...
 
Avatar beatrizmatar

 11/02/06 @671

Sensitive and beautifulˇˇˇˇˇˇIs amazing how much you love your people+10:)
 
Avatar IraMelanox

 11/02/06 @689

As usual, you use color to depict emotions ;) you have a great talent in capturing humanity ! (thumbup)
 
Avatar anastasia

 11/02/06 @841

I agree with IraMelanox... You have your personal way in photography!
This is so beautiful... I also love your descriptions...
Gfx community, would'n be so interesting without you...

I like that you desatureted everything except her, it works very well with the bright colors. Your photo is simple, strong the same time and human...
 
Avatar cupcake

 11/02/06 @869

Beautiful and emotional.
It sounds like you have very pleasant memories of her.:)
+10
 
Avatar MrBlue

 11/02/06 @915

"A face tells a life's story"

Here, I'd argue that the body itself, even when covered in clothes, the
way we walk ... some kind of aura ... tells something about us.

And you have captured that "special" essence. I not only see the image but I have
a feeling of compassion and understanding for what I associate with that motif.
And that what, in my eyes, distinguishes one simple photo from a piece of art.
 
Avatar blackshad

 11/02/06 @940

strange picture :)
i read the story also, interesting :)
you are so good at capturing special feelings , like mr blue said
great picture :)
 
Avatar Madanapale

 11/02/06 @966

Thanks to you all for the kind comments!
I really apreciate it!
Carlos
 
Avatar ogu

 11/02/06 @980

Great story and a great photo !!!
 
Avatar alebrije

 11/03/06 @039

Great photo, the colors are beautiful and the story got a lot of feeling! +9/9
 
Avatar Ikaa

 11/03/06 @154

Beautiful colors! Very nice shot.
 
Avatar dakoo

 11/03/06 @284

Thnx a lot Carlos i m overwhelmed !!!
wOw what a gr8 photograph !!! The road has again been used to add a story OR mood, like in Very close to my sunset... by Elite, GFXartist sponsor Madanapale !!!
Her capture of her pose has been so well timed ! HATs OFF !!
The desaturated is done of a very small part, and hence its doesn't shout out at U !!! One of the better used of desat i have seen !!!
warmest regards,
rushi !!!
 
Gulmohor

 11/03/06 @423

heart touching image!!!! gr8 photo!!! excellent!!!!! 7/7
ajay
 
Avatar Medrano

 11/03/06 @677

great photo Uncle +10
 
Avatar EideticImage

 11/03/06 @688

Touching and beautiful story and memory .. same goes for the photograph ..very well done ..
 
Avatar Hklevjer

 11/03/06 @697

Great photo, always with a great story.
 
Avatar ThruMyEyez

 11/03/06 @990

Excellent use of color and an interesting view from the back. Well done Carlos!
 
Avatar Umanth

 11/03/06 @998

Very good work Carlos !
You should do a book ' People of El Salvador' and there would be all these great photos ! Think about it...
Cheers !
 
Avatar Cigaro

 11/04/06 @520

excellent photo...desat works so well with the bright colours:)
 
Avatar vanamont

 11/06/06 @884

You have a way with contrasts...7/7
 
Avatar thomEK

 11/06/06 @945

superb! I like the composition of b&w + color. 7/7.
 
Avatar Lnr11c7

 11/07/06 @493

i agree with thruMyEyez (thumbup) +9
 
anibal1285

 11/07/06 @915

WOW, beautiful history Carlos. I really admire that you dont forget about your past and you really worry about the natives and the older people, all them need more attention and dont be forget by the globalize society. 10/10.

Keep shooting.
 
Avatar piscesking

 11/08/06 @605

+10
 
Avatar windandfire

 11/08/06 @894

Sooooooo beautiful. . . I love the background and how she is the life of the photo. . . especially after reading what you wrote.
This is a gem, I wish I could have a copy of this to keep forever. . . . . it makes me melt!!!!!!
+10000000000000000000000000000000
 
Avatar yvy

 11/08/06 @938

that's cool, i'd only prefer if u left a bit of color around the silhouette, it won't appear artificial then. either way, i still like it.
 
Avatar Madanapale

 11/08/06 @943

There was no color around the silhouette.......the street was 95 neutral gray.......only a few elements at the sidewalk had colors and they were desaturated.
Carlos
 
Avatar Amik

 11/08/06 @996

your work is incredible!
 
Avatar MsMichelleLynn

 11/09/06 @898

Very nice Carlos. Great colors on a desaturated background.
 
Avatar Andy--Jones

 11/10/06 @582

absolutely wonderful Carlos. She is old but she still keeps on going and the colours she wears are a reflection of her spirit!
 
Avatar Simba

 11/13/06 @058

Papitooooo am back
what shall i say ?!!
Master Shot from The Master
 
Avatar spleen

 11/13/06 @245

Bella imagen Carlos... Tus retratos siempre son tan emotivos y sentimentales.

La desaturación funciona de maravilla y los colores de la ropa son simplemente hermosos!
 
Avatar oldskool87

 11/13/06 @941

well done :)
 
Avatar elf

 11/14/06 @678

you did again your best really good shot wonderful colours(thumbup) +10
 
Avatar piciART

 11/16/06 @017

!
 
Avatar ilanale

 11/19/06 @670

Love the story and love the photo...IT SAYS SO MUCH!
Ilana
 
zineryte

 11/21/06 @720

Nice shot, I like the story..
 
gonxalo

 11/22/06 @968

una foto impresionante retrata de una forma fabulosa la realidad en la que vivimos, que mas aun de la afamada globalizacion hay gente que encierra una riqueza natural siendo muy pobre. 10+
 
Avatar killadore

 11/30/06 @677

excellent shot as usual, very emotive.
+10 yet again!
 
Avatar dullboy-d

 12/06/06 @603

Fantastic!

The colour contrasts make this pic
twice as good aswell. Gj
 
Avatar fotoflash

 12/12/06 @532

Exelent picture..great job carlos..:) I love your style..
 
Avatar Alleggra

 12/20/06 @835

beautiful :)
 
Illumiinellie

 12/22/06 @788

This has to be one of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen..
I love the concept and the colour contrasts..
I find your work very inspiring! =)
 
Avatar curlyhair

 11/05/07 @481

Awesome color decision.Great shot!
 
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Avatar Sven

 01/01/70 @082

Concept:

Very strong

Technical Skill:

Strong

Impact/impression:

Very strong
Pros:
+Everything
Cons:
  • none again
Overall opinion/feedback:
You twisted F**c!! Why you always have to write these painfull descriptions?! You almost made me cry....
Anyways sorry about that, this photo is amazing. Perfect idea! (desaturate)
 
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GFXuser name:
   Madanapale
Full Name:
  Carlos Escobar
Gender:
  Male
Birthdate:
  03/25/1944 (64)
Country:
  El Salvador
Member since:
  08/22/2004

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