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Watched this lady for quite some time on a quiet Sunday afternoon in Antigua, Guatemala. She seemed to be completely busy in her own mind, in her own space, looking into her bag then staring off. It took so long before she noticed me, by which time I had gotten plenty of shots. This is my favorite of the lot. Way too many colors in the shot, so went with B&W. So much character in her face.
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Valerie Rosen is a self-taught social documentary photographer, most recognized for her evocative and poignant environmental portraits from India and Nepal. She feels most at home when she and her camera are crossing paths with people of other cultures, only to confirm that as much as we have our differences, it is our commonalities that truly bind. Thanks for visiting!
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This is stunning Val, would love to see the colour one too!
So so delayed, berns, but very grateful for your comment. Haven’t managed a colour version that appeals to me, yet… :-) val
– Valerie Rosen
Excellent work Val.
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Indrani! :-) val
– Valerie Rosen
Lovely photo Val!
Thanks so much, Jordan!! :-) val
– Valerie Rosen
As stunning as this is, I would like to see the colour version aat some point :-))
Thank you! Haven’t quite managed a good version in colour, yet… :-) val
– Valerie Rosen
This really is an amazing shot! The kind of shot I’d expect to see in a magazine. Beautifully done..the B&W is perfect!
So wonderful of you to say, Karen!!! :-) val
– Valerie Rosen
We have a a $20 RB voucher up for grabs over at the group Anything We Wear ( including Bling) as prize for the challenge Let’s have it in Black and White for BnW and sepia images … just THREE days left for entries to be submitted !!
So nice of you to let me know, Shubd! Will enter now! :-) val
– Valerie Rosen
Wonderfully done, Val. So knew it was yours x
Hi Maureen! So wonderful of you to say! :-)) val
– Valerie Rosen
It really is easy to tell your work now Dear.. there is a certain unmistaken quality.. your ability to capture the very soul of a person is remarkable.. Brava!! xoxoxo
Thanks so much, Mum! :-) v.
– Valerie Rosen
Marvelous shot!
Thank you so much, Shulie! :-) val
– Valerie Rosen
Outstanding shot! Beautiful B&W treatment!
Thank you so much, Jean-Luc! Really appreciate it! :-)) val
– Valerie Rosen