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Old woman from Dayak Kenyah Tribe

© Harjono Djoyobisono

Old woman from Dayak Kenyah Tribe

Uploaded: September 13, 2006

Description

Exposure: f/5 @ 1/250 sec
Location: East Kalimantan (Borneo), Indonesia
Lens: Tamron 28-75mm
Note: Flash Canon Speedlite 580EX was bounced into gold reflector.

For women in this tribe, the longer the ears, the higher their social status. They put earings gradually until the ears streched... just an amazing effort from them.

Comments

Kathy Radford September 13, 2006 0

Awesome capture Harjono. The lighting is perfect. Love the character in her face. Are those her ear lobes that are stretched that long to the rings. Can't believe they would stretch that far. Good luck with this shot. Kathy in NH #521383

Helen N. McHugh September 13, 2006 0

Great character capture, Harjono! The reflected golden light is amazing! Wow what women will do to look good!! A winner here I think!! #3302660

Revonda L. Gentry September 13, 2006 0

I am at a loss for words!! A stunning image, Harjono!! There is no doubt we will see this one again..a beautiful work of art!! #3302683

Ronald Balthazor September 13, 2006 0

Amazing portrait, Harjono. Thanks for the explanation. In thrity years of working with ears this is a first for me. #3303120

Tarun Bose September 13, 2006 0

Outstanding portrait with fantastic lighting. Great details and very informative description. Looks a winner to me. Well done Harjone. #3303264

Mary Clarke September 13, 2006 0

Fantastic portrait Harjono. The lighting is perfect. Unusual custom to say the least! #3303339

Terri L. Scribner September 13, 2006 0

Great character capture!! Nice history to add, too! #3303397

Colette M. Metcalf September 14, 2006 0

WONDERFUL portrait, Harjono!! #3305927

Amanda M. Johnson September 14, 2006 0

Wow! Wonderful human interest piece! Excellent lighting! #3306120

Janine Russell level-classic September 14, 2006 0

Harjono, excellent lighting, tones and textures. #3306786

Harjono Djoyobisono September 14, 2006 0

Thank you for all of your comments :)

Best regards,
Harjono #3306790

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 26, 2006 0

An amazing portrait, Harjono! A great image!!! #3364416

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