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To Market

© Patti Coblentz

To Market

Uploaded: December 15, 2010

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Peruvian woman in a high Andes village, Peru.
They have the most amazing hats, these women. I'm not particularly fond of a silver metallic hat, but believe me...they go all out with their hats...like American women and shoes, perhaps...LOL! Plus, though they dress in some "interesting" layers...their attire is so colorful...and made of the finest pima and alpaca...just fantastic!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 4.33, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 16, 2010

Great colorful capture, Patti. Beautiful. #1336115

Dr Silly level-classic December 16, 2010

Love the colors. :O) #9108245

Robert R. Goodman December 16, 2010

Hi Patricia,Beautiful color on this stunning capture.Excellent composition,that is why your a great photographer my friend!!!! #9108498

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 16, 2010

Great street fashion photo, Patricia. Perfect background. #9108719

frank w. degenhardt December 16, 2010

I am so impressed and in awe of the beautiful work you are doing with these people from Peru images. Personally, I think they are of a calipher that they are award winning works of art. This one is going into my favorites as I love the way you framed the picture, the colors are so gorgeous and enough cannot be said about those beautiful textures. The composition is exceptional. Love her layered look and the array of colors she choose to put together. Its am amazing candid shot of an everyday person doing an every day thing yet you make it art. What a treat these pictures have been. Hope their is more my friend. #9108728

Patti Coblentz December 16, 2010

Thank you Tammy, Doc, Bobby, Bojan, and Frank! #9108787

Monnie Ryan December 16, 2010

She's quite a colorful character, that's for sure! Love how you've composed this one, Patti -- outstanding job! #9108868

Patti Coblentz December 16, 2010

Thank you, Monnie! They all dress like this in the northern regions...I just love seeing their clothing and how they put it all together...it works for their climate. #9108875

Katarina Mansson December 16, 2010

Lovely capture of an everyday scene! Title is brilliant too. #9108970

Carol Flisak level-classic December 16, 2010

Great capture of Peruvian everyday life, Patricia! Wonderful comoposition and colors... I too love the people. Peru is one of my favorite places. Nicely done! #9109143

Patti Coblentz December 16, 2010

Thank you Katarina, and Carol. Carol, I am changing the structure of my business, but until now I have had the pleasure of traveling there for many years...a wonderful culture! #9109152

Joy Rector December 16, 2010

beautiful shot #9109175

Val Feldman level-deluxe December 16, 2010

To each his own but I think the silver metallic hat lends a bit of panache to her outfit...yes, definitely a dash of verve! She's so wonderfully colorful! Love that you caught her busyness mid-stride - definitely a woman with a purpose! Teriffic capure, Patti! #9109427

Tammy Espino December 16, 2010

I've always wanted to go to Peru!! A great capture!! #9109546

Patti Coblentz December 16, 2010

Thank you Joy, Val, and Tammy! #9109722

Leslie McLain level-classic December 16, 2010

Terrific capture and colors. #9110054

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 16, 2010

Hey Patti, this isn't the lollipop lady travelin in cognito is it? :-) You've really captured the colorful beauty of these people Patti! #9110418

Hendrik Storme December 17, 2010

Colorful indeed,great shot Patricia! #9110522

Patti Coblentz December 17, 2010

Thank you Leslie, Joannie, and Hendrik!

Good memory, Joannie :) You know, I have a more modern version of these clothes that I bought in Peru...only difference is that I'm a stick. Maybe I'll put them on one day and post a picture...LOL! #9110852

Melissa Olsen December 17, 2010

Looks like a shot that belongs to National Geographic. Great job. #9111775

Patti Coblentz December 17, 2010

That's quite a compliment, Melissa...thank you! #9111778

Carol L. Fowler December 17, 2010

Love the attire and the fact that the blue bag exactly matches the wall lettering! #9111862

Patti Coblentz December 17, 2010

Thank you, Carol...that was a lucky break and is exactly what I liked about the scene :) #9111867

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 17, 2010

I prefer to think that the lettering matches the bag ;0)

For this Lady is definately a Trend Setter!!

I particular like the Pant/Skirt combination!!

Love this Patti!! #9111909

Patti Coblentz December 17, 2010

Those are her husband's pants...I feel sure...LOL!
Thanks, Mel :) #9111912

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 17, 2010

Or Perhaps HIS Skirt??? #9111960

Patti Coblentz December 17, 2010

Yep...LOL! #9111968

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 17, 2010

Absolute Winner, Patti! Exceptional tones, colors, lighting textures, comp & mood! Hope to see this back! WTG! #9112069

Patti Coblentz December 17, 2010

Thanks, Pads! #9112070

Rona L. Schwarz December 18, 2010

Another exceptional and extraordinary capture from Peru, Patti! I agree with Melissa - they are National Geographic caliber. Wonderful candid street capture to show off the culture and the layered look - all with exceptional fabrics, of course! And how serendipitous to catch her right under a blue sign that perfectly matches her outfit! Great work! #9112913

Thomas E. Hinds December 18, 2010

This is amazing, Patti! Vivid color, great composition, detail! I always think one the greatest parts of being a photographer is that you have an opportunity (not always) to be an unnoticed observer, capturing life as it goes on in all of its unique ways! So well done! #9112942

Renata Gusciora December 18, 2010

What a fantastic image,Patti!Greatly seen and captured! #9113019

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 18, 2010

Excellent photojournalistic capture Patricia. I loved the color and hats while I was in Ecuador. #9113098

Patti Coblentz December 18, 2010

Thank you Rona, Tom, Renata, and Emile! #9113575

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic December 19, 2010

Great timing to capture this,, love the colors and the composition allows for space in front of the subject to go to. I see a winner here. #9114517

Steve M. Harrington December 24, 2010

A superb travel image, Patti. The colors are wonderfully vibrant. I would give almost anything to have such an experience as this.
Steve #9124212

Patti Coblentz December 24, 2010

Thank you so much Reynaldo, and Steve :) #9124215

Richard D. Love April 18, 2011

Excellent example of how powerful a simple design can be. Bravo, Patti.

Rick #9356441

Patti Coblentz April 18, 2011

Thank you, Richard! #9356448

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