Nano Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

The opportunity to photograph a geisha is rather restricted to a couple of streets in Gion district. They usually go out to work at around 17h45 up to 18h30, so you have to be ready and alert, as they try to make themselves discreet and move fast to avoid gathering around them.

When they see photographers, most of the time they close their eyes, in order to make sure your photos will be worthless... :-(((

In this case, I was able to catch her with eyes opened, as she was walking in my direction. The fact that I kneeled down to shoot her make her crack a smile, but on the frames I did before and after this one, she was closing her eyes.

That's why I called this photo "Nano", because in some cases, it's the amount of time you have to shoot a geisha... or in this case, a geishy.

rigoletto, jjcordier, sevy, cbrman, hispic, PixelTerror ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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rigoletto (26400) 2009-08-31 23:07

worth all your efforts!
you have successfully captured her megashyness through your given nanoseconds. but you were indeed ready for the interaction of the century. see, you even learned the time interval you can come across them...
a serene nocturnal atmosphere with a pleasant, dim light.
cheers,
deniz

jjcordier (24888) 2009-08-31 23:27

André
Nano moment rare, la geisha yeux ouverts! Et en plus un portrait en pied aux couleurs splendides avec une lumière impeccable et une qualité d'image au top. Très beau!
Amitiés
JJ

sevy (13618) 2009-08-31 23:41

Salut André,

Super la note, une mention speciale pour 'geishy' :-)
Tu as eu une drole de lumiere, avec un arriere plan sombre, on pourrait croire ue tu as fait du fill-in flash, mais la photo n aurait pas ete aussi naturelle.
J aime beaucoup son visage avec le sourire et le regard qui part en coin, ca lui donne une presence. Les lampions flous en arriere plan qui encadrent le visage donnent un touche 'locale'.
Tu n as pas raté ton slot, aussi court a t il été.

Yves.

Waylim (10923) 2009-09-01 0:18

Beautiful shot Andre, and the patience and persistance pay off. That is special that she even crack a smile though not looking straight at you which serve me just fine, I actually like it better. It show here shyness and bashful with a timid smile. Very good quality in this early morning low light. The little hints of latern in the muted background is just enough to show us the authentic atmosphere of the location. My only minor negative comment, not of your fault. I wish there was lighter background behind her hair, just a little more to give it more definition than that hairline of light, it blended into the background unless I look so carefully.
Good night!
Way

hardyuno (2393) 2009-09-01 0:23

Hi Andre,
a moment worth hundred or more shots! superb this exposure with these pastel colours, framed from these japanese lampions. Great capture. Compliments
regards
Hartmut

mkgoyal2004 (690) 2009-09-01 1:04

Hi Andre,

This photo is looking like a beautiful painting. Blur background is making this photo more nice. Traditional dress with the expressions of the lady is really remarkable. Congrats.

faubry (32361) 2009-09-01 2:08

Bonjour André, quel beau maquillage et tu as su le mettre en valeur, j'aime son côté timide,
très beau pôrtrait,
amitiés
francine

AleGaro (269) 2009-09-01 4:09

Beautiful portrait in a difficult light.
Lovely colours too.
Ale

TopGeo (21931) 2009-09-01 6:25

Hi Andre! Beautiful portrait It is success and beautiful the choice of place a difficult reception with a lot of good elements
Ciao
Georgios

chpp (3997) 2009-09-01 7:18

hi Andre
you captured a wonderful expression in a very nice, sharp and colourful shot
I like the compo
TFS
C

cbrman (18931) 2009-09-01 8:51

Hello André,

Surprenante personne tout droit sortie du passé folklorique de ce pays. La prise de vue est peut-être un peu sombre mais je pense que tu n'as pas eu plusieurs essais pour la saisir. D'ou effectivement, le titre judicieux !
A+

Dominique

bibiweb (8) 2009-09-01 9:36

Coucou cousin,
Je sors exceptionnellement de mon mutisme sur TE pour te transmettre mes meilleurs voeux en ce grand jour! :o))

Encore un chouette portrait comme tu en as le secret, mais plus que la photo c'est l'anecdote de la prise de vue que j'apprécie ici!

Profite bien de cette journée... et j'espère qu'on te réserve une belle fête pour ce soir !

Bizzz
Bibi

hispic (7399) 2009-09-01 20:09

Salut André
Very nice capture of the genuine geisha or maiko. Blurred lights at the both sides make her stand out splendidly. A rendition that seems to have reduced the number of colors like gif is interesting.
I thought you have shot her with a Nano-crystal-coated lens.
Regards, Hisashi

barrufeto_77 (25845) 2009-09-02 0:43

Oleeeeeeeeeeeeeee Mr Portrait!

What can I say? Excellent picture? Lovely colours? Impressive details? Great blurred background?

Well...I think the best I can say is that my next picture will be a tribute to a portrait's master...

Rgs, Oscar

PixelTerror (86334) 2009-09-02 9:59

Salut le cousin
Je croyais que tu etais parti ailleurs qu'au Japon chasser la geisha... un tres beau portrait sur le vif avec un petit sourire enigmatique, m... ca date d'avril je me referais bien un tour la bas moi.
Attention au redoutable rouge sudaf', un vrai killer !
Happy Landings, AKA

thaprem (2494) 2009-09-07 22:17

Andre,
Definitely worthwhile effort!
The moment is almost magical with geisha's frozen smile & eyes slightly mischievous in otherwise impervious face! Simply fantastic!

Flavia (10202) 2009-09-17 3:56

Hi,

Amazing! You capture perfectly the gueixa's beauty and mistery. The light and focus on her expression is perfect and the shaloow dark bg offer a great contrast. Really amazing portrait, among the most beautiful in TE!

Regards,

Flavia

ecureuiltimide (626) 2009-09-23 9:32

Très belle photo. Il n'est pas difficile de deviner pourquoi je l'ai choisi. Elle paraît timide.
Les habits traditionnels sont superbes, et le fond assez sombre malgré quelques points de lumière fait bien ressortir la jeune fille.

eversmile (6241) 2009-09-29 7:44

Salut André

Elle est très belle, celle-ci aussi. J'adore les couleurs, le petit regard de côté. La retenue du sourire semble teinté de provocation... Les visages très maquillés comme celui-ci me mettent souvent assez mal à l'aise, mais là, avec les couleurs chaudes en arrière-plan, et l'attitude de réserve et le geste délicat des mains, l'impression reste agréable. La gestion de la lumière est remarquable. Bravo.
Amicalement
Marine

scalerman (25755) 2009-10-05 11:21

A: this one strikes while the iron is hot - great contrast of lighting. Another fine one. c