Photographer’s Note
My hair is like a burning flame
that glows like embers and fire,
a red shimmering rose
that can heat the heart to desire,
waves of orange tinted ginger
sweeter than a cherry tea,
My hair illuminates the since,s
for all there is to see,
A red exploding cloud
of vibrating energy,
But yet cool and calm
to the a curious probing hand,
Which unfastens my locks
from their gleaming golden band,
Now my flame hangs long
for his wanting stare,
A consuming fiery passion
for my long red hair.
Emily Jefferson
'Havent you seen her'?! They all say
'The redheaded woman with the sexy sway'
'Yes Ive seen her' one man cries
'the ultimate enigma with large eyes'
'she made me catch my breath' one man speaks.
'Ive dreamt of women like her in my sleep'
Then in she walks, all eyes upon her.
They all want to speak to her, but no-one dares.
Her copper locks glisten in the light.
Her milky skin glows like the moon at night.
She owns the room but unaware
of the reaction she causes or the lengthly stares.
Men want her, women want to be her.
They all want the woman with the fiery red hair!
Victoria - Source
For the black and white version, HERE!
Critiques | Translate
eversmile
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(6389) 2008-11-17 15:21
Hi Maryori!
That's a beautiful portrait with a good mood. I love the bright colors, the contrast between her red top and the blue water, her large smile with a crown of flamboyant hair, dancing in the wind, and the presence of birds all around... that's full of freedom and joy! Perfect composition. Congratulations
Regards
Marine
jaywalker
(12296) 2008-11-17 16:08
Hi Maryori, It's not the greatest portrait I have ever seen but it dose have some great qualities, I love the positioning of the girl & how happy she looks & what stunning flaming red hair, also very good light indeed, I think the main problem for me is the gulls are very distracting, I know you meant to have them in the background but they are to much, like I said though, still lots to admire, TFS, kind regards Wilson.
Flavia
(10202) 2008-11-17 17:16
Hi Mariori,
Beautiful portrait. The bg was well chosen to add interest and you had a beutiful model with such a exotic hair. I like more the color version, the colors are a great deal in this picture as the red and blue make for a nice contrast.
Regards,
Flavia
buscape
(3997) 2008-11-17 18:57
Hello Maryori,
beautiful shot of your childhood friend Carolina.
Nicely composed portrait. I like the contrast between reddish tones and the tones of blue in this picture. Good position of the girl at the far right and the flying seagulls to the left complete the lovely composition. Very well done.
Sorry, but I've run out of :-) for today.
Best wishes,
Helmut
hifimusicdai
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(19) 2008-11-17 19:34
Nice portrait with nice colours, pov, light and shade. I feel the half wings on the left are distracting. I have therefore created a wokeshop. I hope you like.
Regards David
MarcT
(21103) 2008-11-17 20:32
Hi Mayori,
Excellent portrait of that beautiful girl. The title fits well to the image. The birds and the port landscape are a great background.
Cheers
Marc
grantlp
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(2104) 2008-11-17 20:43
Hi Maryori,
Wonderful portrait.....has a real sense of joy and freshness....the smile seems to blend in with the seagulls joy of flight. Your note matches the image superbly, and overall I like the mood of this portrait. Very nicely done.
Cheers Grant
ktanska
(16695) 2008-11-17 22:40
Hi Maryori,
Beautiful portrait that also gives a good lakeside port background full of local ambience. I like the gulls too, although they are not optimally placed. With a series of pictures one might get one frame with more lucky arrangement of birds. WS works well though it has lost some sharpness.
Kari
bema
(9030) 2008-11-17 23:06
Hello Maryori,
i like both version of this very good portrait, very good light-management and brilliant colors; well done...
kind regards Bernd
jorgi
(3802) 2008-11-17 23:28
Hi Maryori,
adorable portrait, so charming and so positive. I'm no expert when people are in question but I do enjoy this photo a lot, because of her, her eyes, her smile, her curly hair, her red dress and those birds flying around as they were accompanying her because she is the most noticeable girl there. The contrast is wonderful and I even prefer a little tilted horizon...it gives me a feeling of swinging on the boat.
Excellent note to go with the photo.
My best,
Jeri
TopGeo
(22169) 2008-11-17 23:43
Hi Maryori! Good note suits with a model that you photograph in the sun in the marine environment with the gulls they fly Shades, lightings hard, colours intense, they give a picture possible, juvenile and with atmosphere of emphatically charm I praise you for the presentation and the idea, with prestige.
Georgios
marion44
(4284) 2008-11-17 23:49
Hello Maryori,
A very beautiful portrait of a very pretty lady. Freedom and joy emanate from your photo with those red hair and their natural hairstyle, her soft smile, all enhanced by the birds. Very beautiful ! The composition is great with the girl on the corner but I do agree with the crop of the WS.
Have a nice day !
Marion
edit : I just red Marine's comment, our critiques are very similar !!!
daddo
(11519) 2008-11-18 0:12
Hi Colombiana.This is a special creation filed with a lighthearted ambiance. The colours, light, smile, birds in flight, glistening water- they all create a happy mood.Personally, i love the blue of the sea and cropping the water in order to eliminate the wing does not work for me. The space on the left spells freedom and counteracts the brilliant red. I would rather clone the wing out of the image. Hope you like the workshop experiment. Klaudio.
gracious
(20017) 2008-11-18 9:32
Hola my Colombian friend,
A good portriat with a warm smile lady in red and a perfect scenery of the flying gulls on the harbour!
very cheerful and pleasant with those bright sunlight that makes a good colour contrast for a perfect portrait!
many thanks for the sharing
you take good care and my warmest regards to you!
amigo Tony
quillo
(7274) 2008-11-18 11:08
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Hola Sra. Muñoz:
Hermoso retrato en un interesante encuadre,
aunque jugaste con mucha ventaja con la
bonita sonrisa de la dama pelirroja.
Felicidades.
Un abrazo y hasta pronto.
-
gunbud
(28131) 2008-11-18 11:49
Hi Maryori,
The beautiful redheaded women shows a very engaging smile as her fiery locks and big expressive eyes stand out wonderfully against the tranquil harbor background.
Excellent clarity and sharpness to this fine portrait.
Regards, Tom
Cretense
(56956) 2008-11-18 12:17
Hola jovencita!
Me suena, me suena, crees que lo han olvidado? Ojala, porque es un retrato impresionante, gran encuadry, composicion y manejo de la luz, pero aun mejor sonrisa! Felicidades!
Un saludo,
El madurito parcero de Grecia, tu alumno de espanol!
ElAprendiz
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(7370) 2008-11-18 18:52
Hola amiguita:
Te estás arriesgando, no ? Tu ya sabes, a que suceda de nuevo...
La sonrisa de la chica es agradable, dentro de un gran retrato, eso destaca notablemente, aparte de los colores, el encuadre y la composición con las gaviotas.
Saludos, John
mphotographies
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(1976) 2008-11-18 22:25
Hola Maryori,
Well I'm not familiar with the basics of shooting portraits. Interesting you had that exposure controlled despite the strong light. You managed to get the shadows just right around her face. Lovely features with natural skin tones matching her red locks that makes her really red hot! Nice attempt to give us the sense of the place but I would rather make the background less of too much going on. The variety of formats in the workshop works in any way with the beautiful portrait of her.
Still a keeper for me though ;)
Always,
Jom
danos
(33158) 2008-11-18 23:26
Hello Maryori,
nice the portrait of the young lady with the red,that looks so attractive and with self-reliance.I like the good management of the light as the beautiful background with the seagulls to fly.
Regards,Danos
PixelTerror
(86763) 2008-11-19 2:59
Hola Maryori
There's nothing in this image that I could vaguely remote to the Bodensee where Friedrichshafen is locatd but your model is beautiful and with nice exotic appeal, and the flying gulls hint for sea or lakeside.
Have a nice day JY
marietom
(32070) 2008-11-19 9:08
hello Maryori,
Magnifique, ce portrait ! Les couleurs se détachent bien sur ce fond bleu.
Bonne soirée
Marie
alainh
(35385) 2008-11-19 12:29
hello Maryori
splendid are this picture and this nice smile woman !!
very well composed. i like
friendly
alain
batalay
(21166) 2008-11-19 21:51
Hello Maryori,
What an eye catching shot. The girl in the flaming red hair has engaging eyes, and she knows how to use them. I like the composition you have employed, the bay and wharf in the background, and the seagulls adding a dynamic touch.
Warm regards,
Bulent
angie-barcelona
(1891) 2008-11-20 12:59
Hola Maryori,
excelente retrato. Este tipo de fotografía las encuentro complicadísimas. Felicidades!
Un saludo,
Gemma
azaf1
(15547) 2008-11-21 2:56
Why did I miss this beauty, Maryori!
Absolutely beautiful in her gorgeous smile, playful eyes and those seagulls decirating her presence. One of the real good ones I have seen lately
Do have a great weekend and TFS
Greetings from Greece
Argiris
mikele_pl
(2304) 2008-11-22 6:23
Hola my Colombian friend!
Now this is something I highly enjoy looking at! Marnificent portrait, everything is here. The model (redheads always make our hearts beat faster and this one is simply gorgeous), dressed in red, draws attention in the first place. Let me just say that I'd like to take much more photos of her. The background works well, too. I like those birds, great ideato have them included.
Once again you did so well!
greetings
michal
Waylim
(11129) 2008-11-23 22:54
Maryori,
I seem to remember commenting on this one a while ago I believe it was in black and white or sepia tone. Anyhow, I think I like this one better, though I always like sepia tone, it give that timeless quality. But this one in full color demand much more attention with here hair and red shirt. The composition is good to catch her as she turn around and give that beautiful glace. Good DoF both the girl and landscape. Thanks for you very kind comments and kudos on my 100th that means very much to me.
Way
rbcy1974
(20746) 2008-11-24 2:12
Hola Maryori
Este es el tipo de fotos que me encantan, los retratos ambientados, tienes tanto la expresion de esta mujer con el paisaje de fondo,
muy bien capturada, me gusta mucho como el color de su pelo sobresale y complementa su vestimenta
saludos
Daniel
jmcl
(14117) 2008-11-25 15:30
Hi Maryori,
This is all about joy .. a simple smile .. and who wouldn't with those waters .. surrounded by those birds .. the foreground and background play with each other wonderfully .. very nice .. take care, John
jmdias
(19783) 2008-11-26 6:04
maryori
very beautiful portrait, the beautiful girl is nicely show, with a perfect framing and light. the landscape adds lots of interest too. beautiful colors and compo
hugs
jorge
brandstaetter
(14362) 2008-11-27 11:47
Hi Maryori,
I only missed this beauty because I was on holidays:)
great portrait, one of the few that I like with direct sunlight...really well balanced..
and the bird entering at the left.. :)
Super !
Chris
DariaK
(641) 2008-12-13 6:44
Beautiful portrait, beautifully complemented by the dockside background, and your note is entertaining and inspiring.
Daria
maloutim
(4027) 2009-06-01 4:04
Hola Maryori!
Los dos poemas son tan adaptados a la foto! Y la composiciòn de la foto es tan buena: la chica bonita en primer plano con colores vivissimos; el contraste es eccelente con el segundo plano mas neutral y las gaviotas que dan una sensaciòn de libertad y de alegrìa! Gracias por compartir!
Un abrazo!
Marie Louise.
fritzi007
(2630) 2009-09-05 8:38
Hallo Astrid!
Gratuliere dir zu dieser guten Arbeit!!!!!
Viele Grüße
Wolfgang
nszeretlek
(606) 2009-11-07 10:59
La chica es muy guapa y el retrato funciona aquí muy bien con una buena luz . El fondo más indefinido hubiera ayudado a centrar y aislar más el retrato , y esa descontextualización creo hubiera resultado interesante ...
Buen fin de semana ,
Miguel
Photo Information
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Copyright: Maryori Astrid (Colombiana)
(2546)
- Genre: Pessoas
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2006-07-16
- Categories: Vida Diária
- Exposição: f/5.6, 1/320 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2008-11-17 15:12
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