I like the cropped version more – from a distance it looks like an abstract and when you close in you realise what it is. The twist and the pleats in the fabric look like a shell. The thing that I find amazing is that the cloth is enough to indicate wealth.
oh i love that material…and yes, it raises many thoughts and qustions, her pose, and why is she covered up like this, questions of cultural difference and social significance…thankx
You have engaged us….you have our imaginations working overtime with every embroidery and pleat of her powder blue dress, the folded yet billowy way she (or someone) lay the dress there….her simplicities and complexities we take on gladly….quiet discontent and longing…. Anatanas, this is mastery. Much love to your family. ~Mariam
Well dressed and well hidden. Customs are customs I’m afraid. I’ve worked in a Muslim country for 10 years and I know what it’s like. I respect their views and traditions. I can only comment on the beautiful artistic photograph. Well done.
A beautiful photograph. She may be a rich woman in that wonderful fabric but her life is poor in freedom of thought and to express herself and be herself.
This is a wonderful shot. It shows that shyness has nothing to do with external appearance, and that the Afghani woman does not really consider her face under the burkha hidden. We have so many misconceptions in the Western world.
Steve Chapple
This is good, I like the detail that this closer fragment shows! Amazing lines!!
Madeline M Allen
Beautiful Antanas my friend !!! Well done !!
Deborah Dillehay
Oh my goodness, Antanas. This is a photo that really makes me ponder her life. Aside from the social implications, your composition is outstanding!
edlogsdon
super detail on the feabiric.
Mar Silva
Your vision is beautiful.
xxx
Antanas
reflector
Great Work ! Very textural and visually interesting subject matter and portrait !
tuffcookie
beautiful detailing.. wonderful vision my friend
blamo
just like a sea shell …............... very clever
Jan Piller
She really didn’t want her picture taken did she! I find these images intriguing and why she cover up so – as she’s already so covered.
Marvin Collins
Excellent work!!
Helene Kippert
Beautiful crop Antanas but both these shots make me so sad.
Antanas replied
Life is life…
Judith Oppenhe...
beautiful and very sad
mlgkats
it is sad she won’t let you see her beauty , and the color is beautiful
Robert Elliott
wonderful detail and lines, superb image !
Craig Harris
excellent DOF Antanas
ferndesign
wow great capture well done
Kelly J
Beautiful colour- love the detail.
salsbells69
Well done Antanas~! She reminds me of a cocoon..and how the beautiful butterfly emerges..I love the composistion..and that wonderful fabric,
aglaia b
just like a beautiful sea shell on a sea rock….love the B L U E!
Joanne Bradley
Love this close up! The detail and texture are amazing!
Aritheeagle
Great take of the ‘BURQA’ Atanas. Love the pleated detail….
~Ari
southerngirly
Very nice!
Sorina Williams
I like the cropped version more – from a distance it looks like an abstract and when you close in you realise what it is. The twist and the pleats in the fabric look like a shell. The thing that I find amazing is that the cloth is enough to indicate wealth.
RLHall
Wonderful image full of detail and beauty, raises questions and thoughts…
Alexander Gitlits
Another excellent one! I like how it contrast with the wall, not only in colour but in shape too!
Karin Taylor
oh i love that material…and yes, it raises many thoughts and qustions, her pose, and why is she covered up like this, questions of cultural difference and social significance…thankx
Mia1
Wow, I love everything about this. Great material, texture colour. SUPERB, STUNNING. Awesome work my friend. Bravo
frogster
Great catch
Mariam Muradian
You have engaged us….you have our imaginations working overtime with every embroidery and pleat of her powder blue dress, the folded yet billowy way she (or someone) lay the dress there….her simplicities and complexities we take on gladly….quiet discontent and longing….
Anatanas, this is mastery.
Much love to your family.
~Mariam
show21up
well, i just say it is nice
Ushna Sardar
nice shot Antanas! why she is rich by the way? she is wearing Hijab? it seems she is crying! maybe I’m wrong! well nicely captured anyway!
Catherine Veal
terrific shot Antanas.x
wdavies285
fantastic crop, starts your mind thinking about her life
Gilberte
beautiful work
naturelover
Lovely work-beautiful textures-very feminine!
brian pendrey
beautiful
CanDuCreations
Poor rich woman! Excellent work Antanas
JudyBJ
i love this crop
PICMART
Beautiful Antanas!
hilarydougill
beautiful capture, detail, texture and colour, Gorgeous
Christopher E...
wonderful perspective
Patrick & Marg...
Excellent photo Antanas, love the pleats, well done
PhotogeniquE IPA
a wonderful image. becomes almost abstract.
davidmilne
Excellent colours and textures!!
Tom Gomez
Great image, wonderfully colourful and the subject matter is inspired …
Sean Farragher
the detail is like a sea shell
Hosny Soliman
Good idea with great presentation.
Heloisa Castro
excellent work !!!
DarlaReeves
Great work Antanas!
Carlos Teófilo
Superb my friend Antanas.
Al Bourassa
Beautiful crop.
Leslie Battjes
What a beautiful fabric! This fragment really shows off those details well.
Michele Duncan...
Wonderful POV and detail in this fragment!
linaji
Just stunning shot so so amazing!
Rosina Lamberti
This is awesome and I love the texture of the fabric
Magaret Meintjes
this is good! great comp antanas
Kofoed
Wonderful light, colours and lines. Beautiful cut.
Didn’t she like to be photographed?
coffeebean
Captivating images, the close up detail is stunning, such rich colour and textures, incredible to see this, thank you so much.
papam
Impressive finding!
Andy Harris
Super texture and colour – great crop shot!
Kate Purdy
Antanas you are truly inspiring. This is a great shot on so many levels!
Anthony Vella
Well dressed and well hidden. Customs are customs I’m afraid. I’ve worked in a Muslim country for 10 years and I know what it’s like. I respect their views and traditions. I can only comment on the beautiful artistic photograph. Well done.
Irish
AWESOME Antanas …............ BUT how do you know she is RICH?
Lucindawind
wow shes definately hidden….very beautiful attire she has on .. I only see them in black fully covered like that here where I live
Ellen
Very nicely done!
Silvia Ganora
Wonderful capture! Looks like some kind of strange seashell to me… I really like the uncropped version too. Great image.
jlynn
I really like the light and lines on the cloth. The image is beautiful:)
jacqi
A beautiful photograph. She may be a rich woman in that wonderful fabric but her life is poor in freedom of thought and to express herself and be herself.
namwar
In muslim country it called Burqa
Jane Keats
Wow, she looks like a flower about to bloom.
Sabine Spiesser
This is a wonderful shot. It shows that shyness has nothing to do with external appearance, and that the Afghani woman does not really consider her face under the burkha hidden. We have so many misconceptions in the Western world.
mariarty
A fantastic shot, love the detail version, so beautiful and abstract.