~ full focus ~, a photo from Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara

Photographer's Note

Taken in Senaru village in north Lombok island which is well known for its traditional 'ikat' weaving cloth with silver thread and other special ornaments, produced on old looms by the women of the native Sassak people. This work of art is pass down from mother to daughter at the very young age - one of the tradition is, if the girl can do the weaving, so she can get married. The distinctive cloths interestingly, are now experiencing a resurgence of interest because of their natural look as more traditional plain chequered styles are being superseded by more gaudy creations.

She's in deep concentration lit by the natural outdoor warm light of the morning - the one valuable element that I really loved to register while I tried to stay true to what I saw.........

Setting: 45 mm, 1/25 sec, F4.5, ISO Raw 200, 0838 hrs

Workshop pic:
A colourful display of weaving wonders - the pride of Sasak community who have managed to sustain their traditional way of life for generations.

Lidka, ChrisJ, CLODO, Fis2, sacimar, jean113, jimmj63, cornejo, alvaraalto, adramad, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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ChrisJ (132464) 2018-01-13 4:44

Hello abmdsudi

I didn't see much of Lombok other than Kuta Beach and Sengigi Beach and a prior trip to Bangsal to get a boat to the Gili Islands. Good documentary shot of the woman seen here on her loom. Tfs!

CLODO (38070) 2018-01-13 5:21

Hi Abmdsudi

I won't stand a minute in this position! The is fully concentrated on her work, in a relax way (for her!), and I like how her painted face is lit. Very good framing
Have anice WE
CLODO

Nicou (166068) 2018-01-13 6:29

Hello

On voit bien la plante des pieds de cette dame quelle vue elle tisse quel portrait et vue quel couleur rouge et bleu et comme elle est concentr嶪 sur son travail superbe
Bravo et belle journ嶪
Nicou

Sergiom (101954) 2018-01-13 6:33

Bonjour Abmdsudi,

Cela doit 皻re tout un travail juste pour se rentrer les jambes sous le m彋ier � tisser, tellement il est pr鋊 du sol. Mais un coup rendu, la position semble confortable. Magnifique portrait.

Amicalement

Serge

Fis2 (120907) 2018-01-13 7:23

Witaj Abmdsudi!
Very interesting scene from daily life.
Curious place, loom makes impression.
Good frame, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

sacimar (33603) 2018-01-13 7:34

Hello Abmdsudi,

good image of daily life, I like the composition with the woman doing her job, light management is excellent creating a beautiful photo, the complementary picture is also very nice, well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

pajaran (76155) 2018-01-13 8:02

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst.
Lepo pokazano, dobar kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak rada. Interesantan razboj za tkanje i dobijeni materijal lepih boja. Zena radi svoj posao i to dobro.
Sve najbolje, srecno.
Paja.

jean113 (8804) 2018-01-13 8:15

Hello Abmdsudi, the young woman is deep in concentration as she weaves her brightly coloured cloth, and it makes a charming scene.
Especially viewed alongside the w/shop picture of those beautiful lengths of fabric.
Did you use a vignette here? Or is it just a natural darkening around the subject?
Lovely work.
Regards Jean.

jimmj63 (3907) 2018-01-13 8:34

hi friend,
this is a 3D photo, It seems to come out of the screen, very good composition.
ciao, Giacomo

rychem (53645) 2018-01-13 8:44

A very nice photo of the woman at work, she is concentrated on her job, expressive face, beautiful woven fabric with nice colors
regards Ryszard

Cricri (139044) 2018-01-13 9:19

Hi Abmdsudi
Belle image de la dame concentr嶪 sur son travail, une position qui semble tr鋊 a l'aise pour elle, bel effet de la lumi鋨e sur son visage, j'aime beaucoup cette sc鋝e de vie et ces beaux tissus pr廥enter en WS, belle sc鋝e de vie
Belle journ嶪
cricri

danos (107865) 2018-01-13 10:37

Hello Abmdsudi,
nice the portrait of the woman but i think that the way of her sitting is uncomfortable.I like the excellent light and colour management with the tones of her body to are captured and presented perfect.Good presentation.

Regards,Danos

cornejo (53694) 2018-01-13 11:18

Hello Amdsudi, very good picture of this interesting scene of daily life with the worker of the loom, very well captured in this interesting image, with good sharpness, light, color and quality. A great job perfectly done, my congratulations, my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good day and happy start of the week.
All the best from the south of Spain.
Angel.

lousat (106883) 2018-01-13 15:03

Hi Abmdsudi,a lovely portrait where i recognize well your style. I like the perspective,the face expression and the magnificent light too. Useful WS full of colors showing the result of her work. Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

Lidka (3340) 2018-01-14 3:18

Dear Abmdsudi!
Wonderful woman at work.
Wonderful scene.
Fine point of view.
Good compostion.
Interesting scene, scenery and background.
Marvelous colours.
Fine framing.
Well done!

alvaraalto (28932) 2018-01-14 5:18

Hello Abmdsudi
Great scene from daily life behind the loom, but also a picture with humour. The bare feet of the girl in this position are a great bonus for the image.
I also like you beautiful close up workshop with an attractive focus on the rich colours of the weaving wonders.
Have a nice Sunday. Groet Rob

adramad (54960) 2018-01-14 9:04

Hi, Abmdsudi.
Splendid portrait of this young woman, while working weaving that colorful fabric, highlights her concentrated face at work, her work sitting on the floor, does not stop surprising.
Colorful, sharpness and brightness are captured excellently.
Very good composition, magnificent presentation.
Good afternoon and happy start of the week.
Warm greetings.
Luis.

Longroute (19600) 2018-01-14 10:43

Very beautiful and very interesting. The close up framing allows us to admire all the lovely details.

GyurMaster (11288) 2018-01-15 12:52

Hello abmdsudi,

Nice everyday candid as always. She looks really focused.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

federico (5067) 2018-01-15 15:18

hello Abmdsudi, very interesting working portrait, great sharpness and contrast, vivid colours as usual
regards
Federico

Silvio1953 (168731) 2018-01-16 1:01

Ciao Abmdsudi, lovely daily life scene with woman at work, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

emka (120051) 2018-01-16 23:40

Hello Abmdsudi,

During my trips I have often seen such scenes with the women weaving. Something we never see in Western countries. Nice view of this woman so concentrated in her work.

Kind regrad s Malgo

mcmtanyel (39165) 2018-01-27 18:23

Hello Abmdsudi,
This is a terrific photo, I like the light, the POV, and the attractive colors in the middle.
Regards,
MT

jmdias (76985) 2018-02-03 23:57

abmdsudi

perfect framing. the personage is very well positioned and the lines around her looks like created by an artist while producing a painting. lovely her concentrated expression. very beautiful image. congratulations! you is a master in portraits.

take care

jorge