This shot was taken in Luoyang, China. Her home was placed literally underground as it was excavated. Sadly, this proud lady suffered an ancient cruel practice: foot binding. Her feet remained amazingly small because they were bounded in her childhood in order to avoid their normal development. Despite she seemed not to have any complex about her feet size, I chose not to shoot them as a sign of respect.
13 responses
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Jack Storey said (17 Jul 2008):
wow, what a great face! the clarity in this image is perfect.
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Lynn H gave props (17 Jul 2008):
Oh wow! How beautiful she is! Wonderful portrait, David!
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Nora Kubach gave props (17 Jul 2008):
beautiful
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Claudia Martin gave props (17 Jul 2008):
this would be good in the growing up theme
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Virginie Maillard said (18 Jul 2008):
Wonderful portrait!
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Lk Murphy said (19 Jul 2008):
Every line and every wrinkle tells a story, doesn't it? Your portraiture is amazing. (and I LOVE that she has painted nails!!!)
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Nelson Campbell gave props (21 Jul 2008):
A beautiful portrait - thanks for sharing it.
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David Rocaberti gave props (21 Jul 2008):
I'd really like to thank you all for all those nice comments!
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Mario Scattoloni gave props (22 Jul 2008):
She is beauty incarnate, from within her soul all the way out towards that smiling face. This lady just exudes a certain kind of nostalgia, her life is mapped upon her face emitting a pride few of us ever will be this proud 2 wear. This is truly a really great portrait David.
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David Rocaberti said (22 Jul 2008):
Beautiful words Mario. I wish I would have written them myself. You really described this picture as I want it to be seen!
Thanks a lot -
elfriede fulda gave props (15 Aug 2008):
David, this face evokes one word , Life and all its experiences bundled up in one Face......lovely
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Andrew Lorimer gave props (21 Aug 2008):
Magically Beautiful !!!
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Karen Mades gave props (18 Sep 2008):
Great portrait, you captured the eyes beautifully.
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