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Tristeza

Tristeza

Photography Photography \ Figure | 05/17/08 @849 | Madanapale | Comments critiques (63) | Views views (1229)


Tristeza
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“Tristeza”……Spanish for sadness.

They are the humble common people. Every Sunday, wearing their best inexpensive clothes, they come to the squares of their little towns to have some fun, eating, and chatting with their neighbors, but for moments their eyes turn to nowhere and get full of sadness……like if they would remember the painful moments of their lives, but more than that, like if they would know that their sorrow could not, and will never be changed……but maybe there is even something more, a sadness larger than their own lives…..the pain of generations of poverty, the sorrow of a race and a culture coming to its end after centuries of colonization and now succumbing to modernity……but I can see something bigger in their eyes…..a sacred dignity that inspires me respect.
Maybe the camera did not capture all that……Perhaps this is only my imagination or maybe is my own sadness looking for a mirror.

Ellos son la gente humilde común. Cada domingo vistiendo sus mejores, pero no caros vestidos, ellos vienen a las plazas de sus pequeños pueblos a divertirse un poco, comiendo y conversando con sus vecinos, pero por momentos sus ojos miran al vacío y se llenan de tristeza, como si recordaran los momentos dolorosos de sus vidas, pero más que éso, como que supieran que sus penas no podían ni podrán ser nunca cambiadas…….pero talvez es aún algo más, una tristeza más larga que sus propias vidas……el dolor de generaciones de pobreza, el lamento de una raza y una cultura que llega a su final después de siglos de colonización y que sucumbe ahora ante el modernismo…….pero veo algo más grande en sus ojos…..una dignidad sagrada que me inspira respeto.
Quizás la cámara no capturó todo éso……talez es sólo el producto de mi imaginación o quizás es mi propia tristeza buscando un espejo.
Carlos Escobar

Picture taken in Panchimalco, a Little town inEl Salvador. 9:30 am. cloudy day.
Canon EOS XTi…….Manual Speed 1/320…..F 6.3…..ISO 800…..F Length 300 mm…..No flash, No dodging, no burning, no sharpening.

THIS PICTURE IS DEDICATED TO A GREAT ARTIST Elite, GFXartist sponsor Wallace
Thanks Vincent for your comments!!
 
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Avatar ThruMyEyez

 05/17/08 @860

One of your best Carlos.

You conveyed in your description the many emotions present. An amazing photograph.
 
Avatar blackshad

 05/17/08 @862

very strong picture but far from being one of your best
technicals aspects are not as good as your usual... not as sharp
crop could be better
eyes are a bit dark

lol once in a while you post a flawed picture haha :)
good work ;) +8
 
Avatar moserArtist

 05/17/08 @866

Emotional portrait! :)

Looks like you must have had difficulties with the strong light which in turn seems to have caused some "overexposure". You handled those areas (hair and shoulder) quite well in post editing.

Still wondering about the slightly blurred eye. I guess it fits the description and her mood.
 
Avatar ThruMyEyez

 05/17/08 @866

I agree the technicals may not be perfect but the emotions conveyed and overall feeling is one of the best IMO. Sometimes I judge more on impact than technicals. This obviously was not a studio setup. :)
 
Avatar Madanapale

 05/17/08 @867

Thank you Gary!.....you got it!....it is also one my favorites.
I was afraid that dodging or burning some parts of the face would ruin the mood.......the dark eyes for my taste went along with the sadness.
About sharpeness.....It is a 300 mm focal length and my Tamron is not the best.
I did several versions and croppings......I ended only cropping a little from left and bottom....... many variations are possible.
Carlos
 
Avatar moserArtist

 05/17/08 @871

...but why ISO800? ;)

I got it too btw :p
 
Avatar Madanapale

 05/17/08 @876

Because it was a cloudy day!!!.....Focal length 300 mm....I had to use a speed of 1/320 to avoid movement........and it was properly exposed for the highlights.....what I worked in postprocessing was the shadows.
Boomer!!!.....LOL
Carlos
 
Avatar Jacobine

 05/17/08 @917

Wauw, very strong and emotional portrait!
One of my fav from you :)
 
Avatar Wallace

 05/17/08 @919

Wow Carlos!!!

I'm so honoured!

This is a beautiful capture with strong emotion

Thanks you so much Maestro!

+ 10
 
Avatar ogu

 05/17/08 @942

Great mood captured.
 
Avatar Almost-Human

 05/18/08 @997

I must say I enjoy and love viewing all aspects of your work, but this is the type of image you will be remembered for, this to me is what you excel at ! needs some sharpening.

I take my hat off to you.
 
Avatar Madanapale

 05/18/08 @069

Thanks you Brian! (AH)
And thanks to you all!
I am not trying to excuse myself.....but sharpening would put the accent on details....and I think this is about emotion.
Carlos
PS....
Brian...."I will be rememebered"......I am not planing to leave the place, less dying!!....LOL LOL
 
Avatar razpna

 05/18/08 @378

great piece
 
Avatar SeymaEmeni

 05/18/08 @387

I like her facial expression and also the low light cause it's proper mood of the photo.
 
Avatar beatrizmatar

 05/18/08 @478

Beautiful and sad. Once more you show your love for your people+10:)
 
waheednasir

 05/18/08 @485

thats one strong image. very expressive my friend.

:).
 
Avatar GTO

 05/18/08 @517

great capture man...
 
Avatar Jafus

 05/18/08 @556

Gr8 capture, gr8 expression Carlos!! :)
 
Avatar Andy--Jones

 05/18/08 @603

this looks so colourful even though it is in black and white, if you know what I mean? Anyway brilliant photograph Carlos.
 
Avatar cupcake

 05/18/08 @630

Lovely picture.
:):):)
 
Avatar Phryneas

 05/18/08 @944

well, although I have to agree on the technical side, I also have to agree on the emotional side.
I'm sorry I didn't comment you on this before you published it as I'm quite busy and I'm glad it didn't keep you from publishing it, as it is wonderful :)
 
Avatar WILD-CAT

 05/19/08 @013

what you did ?

perfect emotions

keep it up up ,
 
Avatar PJClapp

 05/19/08 @132

What an amazing face, just a beautiful piece
 
Avatar everseen

 05/19/08 @541

Impressive ! You always do a great job. (thumbup)
 
Avatar Daywish

 05/19/08 @574

I just fell in love with his picture.
This is not a studio portrait, so I think it's take it or leave it category when it comes to critique :) You took a chance to make this wonderful portrait and I'm just grateful for that.
 
Avatar workster

 05/19/08 @634

Wonderful portrait. Thanks for sharing.
 
Avatar Tommyguns

 05/19/08 @667

Nice work Carlos! You're a master at capturing the moment! Well done!

Tommyguns
 
Avatar L-aura

 05/19/08 @702

So beautiful and emotional:)
 
Avatar trevorm

 05/19/08 @772

Well done, Carols. In spite of the photographic challenges, I really like the portrait, and the mood/emotion it evokes (like so many of your portraits). Really nice job.
 
Avatar XeriuX

 05/19/08 @786

"Quote: Brian...."I will be remembered"......I am not planning to leave the place, less dying!!....LOL LOL "

No indeed you shouldn't leave just yet. I'm not allowing you to :p

This picture shows again an incredible emotion, you explained it very well.
every wrinkle and every hair in this picture tells its story. Its just beautiful, but sad in another way.
I love the way you capture the emotion of a person in your pictures, and its probably not even half the emotion you'll get if you meet those people in person, like you do.

Very nice.
 
Avatar taaeb

 05/20/08 @980

Very expressive image, That is Great work I never seen Before.
+10
 
Avatar ARZILLIER66

 05/20/08 @184

Carlos, I love all your photos
you have the feeling to capture the emotions on the people, you are a master!
great light, great details, great B&W, great all! (B) (thumbup) ++++10
 
Avatar HarikA

 05/20/08 @489

ah..
 
Avatar kayness

 05/20/08 @560

Vincent is so lucky to have such a photography master dedicate a piece to him!
 
Avatar Hysteria

 05/20/08 @620

Beautifull!!!
 
Avatar danheacock

 05/20/08 @639

Wonderful Carlos, I have nothing to add to what has already been said!
 
Avatar WarrenLouw

 05/20/08 @765

Amazing black and white Carlos! her expression, the textures, contrast and lighting work so well together.
 
Avatar RvascoF

 05/21/08 @984

The most expressive portrait i've seen... Great B&W choise...
 
Avatar OXXID

 05/21/08 @009

Agree with RvascoF.

EXCELLENT.
 
Avatar bakatron

 05/21/08 @089

once again emotive as usual.
 
Avatar JeffMD

 05/21/08 @180

just great!
 
Avatar Vasco

 05/21/08 @448

Fantastic work as usual Master Carlos...
 
Avatar digitalJowy

 05/22/08 @132

This is wow!
 
Avatar elvenearth

 05/22/08 @409

Superb as ever.
 
Avatar killadore

 05/24/08 @990

Gorgeous, Carlos. Your photos always have so much soul. They're always a good reminder of the real things in life. The things that matter, the things that a lot of fortunate people take for granted and don't think about in their daily lives.
 
Avatar curlyhair

 05/24/08 @506

It's painful even to look in her eyes.Great shot
 
Avatar johanflood

 05/25/08 @614

strong emotional portrait !
 
Avatar MrBlue

 05/25/08 @715

Very strong work.
I'd also have to say that this is maybe my favorite one so far.
 
Avatar Osito

 05/27/08 @898

Very nice, sets the sadness mood down nicely, eventhough its not a sad gathering...

7/7
 
Avatar anastasia

 05/28/08 @775

Just beautiful!
 
Avatar LiddleLarsen

 05/28/08 @820

You manage to keep amazing me everytime..... Always a pleasure to see your posts :)

Great work of course
 
Avatar VisualFish

 05/29/08 @321

too beautiful to me even if the photo portrays sadness.

7/7
 
Avatar chrisgraphics

 05/29/08 @415

No sharpening... incredible. Time left its fingerprint vividly on this woman's figure.
 
Avatar IraMelanox

 06/01/08 @895

very emotional shot and words... thank you for sharing !
 
Avatar PurpleMagnolia

 06/04/08 @885

Beautiful and emotional..agree with XeriuX!
Great job!
Greetings PM
 
Avatar nelsondepaula

 06/06/08 @752

Beautiful!!! I can feel the emotion!
 
Avatar Bookzie

 06/10/08 @392

i can feel her sadness.... :(
i m glad it is not darker. this gray tone is just the right for this photo.
great work.
top marks.
 
jasontag

 06/14/08 @385

The emotion in this image is so powerful. A truly great shot

Aloha,
Jason Tag
 
Avatar artman19

 06/16/08 @152

one of my favorites.
 
Avatar Gianna23

 06/24/08 @079

It so crisp and detaild like all of your posts. I thhink you thoughts really bring extra insight .
 
Avatar Lenn0

 06/28/08 @892

one of your best! :)
 
Avatar oldskool87

 06/29/08 @816

awesome capture Carlos :)
 
Avatar marcotronic

 08/09/08 @587

wow! One of the best portraits I´ve ever seen! 10+

Marco
 
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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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