Firewood for tonight

Paul Grinzi

Firewood for tonight

Firewood for tonight by flyingdocphotos.
Village woman from Bromo, East Java Indonesia.

This image was taken in a small village on the outskirts of the Bromo caldera volcanic region of eastern Java, Indonesia. I was playing around with my 100mm macro lens, capturing some spider pictures then this lady appeared down the trail, emerging from the fog. I stood at the side of the road, smilied and raised my camera as she drew close. As she saw me, she smiled, nodded back, posed and I took a snap. Then (I think she thought I was going to take only one photo) she started walking along again, focusing on the uphill path in front of her – and that’s when I clicked my shutter again, capturing this image.

Firewood for tonight belongs to the following groups:

All About Your Best Work, Candid Photography ( 1/24 ) , Shameless Self-Promotion, Shots in the Fog, Simply the Best, The Fine Art of Photography, The Human Condition and Travel and Adventure Available for sale as

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Firewood for tonight by Paul Grinzi
Firewood for tonight by Paul Grinzi
  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Superb capture!! This one tells a story, just as it is!! Great work!!

  • Colin Powell

    Colin Powell

    what a good picture – love the point of focus and soft tones

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Excellent photograph!

  • Nuh Sarche

    Nuh Sarche

    really excellent portrait!

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    wow such amazing work , congrats

  • Belinda Leopold

    Belinda Leopold

    Wow Paul…what a shot.

  • Blackroaches

    Blackroaches

    I really appreciate the time and subject matter here, extremely beautiful…totally speechless; this is an amazing piece of work, my friend!

  • Elizabeth Duncan

    Elizabeth Duncan

    this is great!

  • Allison Lane

    Allison Lane

    Really great piece of work.

  • Kristal

    Kristal

    wow

  • Nassima Rothacker

    Nassima Rothacker

    Great image. Nice use of selective focus.

  • Marinella Owens

    Marinella Owens

    very nice!!!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Well.. fantastic capture.. and she is fantastic too.. love her expression and pose, you really caught the right moment !!!

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    I don’t believe I didn’t see this one.
    Just brilliant! Great subject – very nice composition.

  • Paul Grinzi

    Paul Grinzi

    Thanks mate. It’s currently my fave pic in my collection!

  • styles

    styles

    You have portrayed this woman’s strength of character so well

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Awesome shot!

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, such an amazing shot!! Wonderful how you’ve captured this!! Could be one of the world press photo’s!! Very well done. Brendan

  • Paul Grinzi

    Paul Grinzi

    Thanks guys – comments much appreciated.

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Great capture of character.

    good and interesting folio :))

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for looking and for your comments Caroline. Much appreciated!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Beautifully captured!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for commenting Mugsy.

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    very powerful and riveting image

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Ken – I love her expression too

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Beautiful subject and an excellent shot. This picture moves me.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks again for looking and commenting Linda.

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    Can favorite this more than once??
    A perfect shot in every way. Which lens did you use for this?

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    I believe it was my 100mm f/2.8 macro (obviously not a macro shot though!).

  • Rémi Bridot

    Rémi Bridot

    Superbe !!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for taking the time to comment Rémi.

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    Stunning work Paul :)

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Ursula – you comment is appreciated

  • RichardGeorge

    RichardGeorge

    A wonderfully emotive piece. Kudos!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Richard for taking the time to comment

  • Paul Grinzi

    Paul Grinzi

    Featured in the The Fine Art of Photography and The Human Condition groups.

    A real privilege!

  • Michael A. Morrison

    Michael A. Mor...

    brilliant

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Michael

  • BrunoPantone

    BrunoPantone

    stunning piece

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your comment Bruno

  • Wayne Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    Excellent image with emotion, congratulations with your well deserved feature.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Wayne for your kind comments

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    Absolutely stunning

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Steven!

  • Arek Rainczuk

    Arek Rainczuk

    Great image, and I also liked the story…

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for taking the time to look, read and comment1

  • Deanna Roberts Think in Pictures

    Deanna Roberts...

    Fabulous capture. Well done :D

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Deanna

  • Christopher Ewing

    Christopher E...

    amazing shot, excellent comp, love that exposure on the fog in the background

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Chris, the fog was pretty special

  • rochelle

    rochelle

    it has all been said – an instant favourite – well done!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks a lot Rochelle

  • transmute

    transmute

    The focus, the composition, the tones and the expression – all spot on.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Cheers Chris – thanks for commenting

  • MelanieSpeaks

    MelanieSpeaks

    Wonderful shot…

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks again Melanie

  • Alecs Lindsay

    Alecs Lindsay

    beautiful, powerfull, stunning…. Nicely done Paul.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comment Alecs

  • Aisha Diandra

    Aisha Diandra

    Oh this reminds me of home. My mother is Javanese and I lived in Indonesia for the past 12 years. Great capture. I love it.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Aisha – Java certainly is a beautiful part of the world. Thanks for commenting.

  • russell lee klika

    russell lee klika

    GREAT photo…

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Russell

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    A wonderful image, gets my vote :)

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Cheers Paulette – thanks for looking

  • SKNickel

    SKNickel

    It’s worth a thousand words for sure.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for the comment – I’m not much of a writer, so I hope the picture tells my 1000 words!

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Stunning shot! congratulations!!!! :)

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks a lot Anne

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    on WINNING the Simply the Best – Best With Age Comes Wisdom challenge. Please upload this image to the Simply The Best group – I will be delighted to approve it. Sorry for the notification delay.
    I would also like to invite you to choose the topic for the next challenge, and to nominate one of your images to be the cover image for that challenge. Unfortunatley you will not be permitted to enter the challenge. Please make the topic broad enough that most group members would either have or be able to capture an appropriate image in short time.
    Best Wishes,
    Neil

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks a lot Neil – so pleased this has been considered one of ‘the best’.

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    amazing CAPTURE…and the treatment and tones are just SUPERB… Wonderful WORK!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks a lot jacqleen for your kind comments!

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    fantastic narrative photo!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks jwinman

  • Paul Grinzi

    Paul Grinzi

    “Firewood for Tonight” has been featured in the The Fine Art of Photography and The Human Condition groups, and has now also been featured in the Simply The Best group as well.

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    love the desat colours and the focus on the face – great story

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Nicole – for looking, reading and commenting!

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Great work! Stunning photo!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for looking Jens

  • Cloudia Newland

    Cloudia Newland

    Such beautifully captured emotion. :)

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment Cloudia

  • ardian asmary

    ardian asmary

    Such a wonderful shot!!! emotional…

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comment Ardian

  • Ginger Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Astounding.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Ginger!

  • Emily Glover

    Emily Glover

    Wooow

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Emily

  • Vonney

    Vonney

    Wow, great shot! She is pretty in pink and has such strength about her.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for commenting Vonney

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    heck! this captivates! Tells a story beyond any words … fantastic work – fantastic achievement!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comments Bettina. It’s one of my best images, I think.

  • SdeVarax

    SdeVarax

    this is really beautiful, her strength and face, and her hand, awesome capture

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks SdeVarax – yes, she was a picture of stength

  • Nick Hunt

    Nick Hunt

    Magic, a real stunner. well done!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comment Nick

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    perfect capture;

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for taking the time to comment Scott

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    what a capture!!! simply wonderful.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comment Pip

  • David Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    Fantastic shot Paul

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks David

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Awesome shot!!!!!!!! xoxoxox

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Sally

  • earthairfire

    earthairfire

    How did I miss you uploading this one?! Awesome work, mate – LOVE it!

    Tim

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    He he he … sometimes , good things come for those who wait!

  • Xaliva

    Xaliva

    Good work paul ! This is great !

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    thanks Xaliva

  • Catherine Howell

    Catherine Howell

    I actually understand and have lived this scene:) Beautiful!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comments Catherine

  • tracyleephoto

    tracyleephoto

    Wow – great capture!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comment tracylee

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    amazing capture, paul….
    you’re quite a storyteller on this one…

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    thanks again mimi – I usually don’t provide a background story (but had been requested to do so for this image)

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Sensational portrait, Paul. You have a fab portfolio, too. Well done. An instant fave.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comments Elana. Paul

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Fantastic shot!!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thank you for commenting Tara

  • Sarafeline

    Sarafeline

    Love it, so predominant in its beauty!.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    What a lovely comment – thanks Sarafeline

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    impressive very beautiful!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comment Lorena

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Beautiful, intriguing portraiture Paul, it is wonderful!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for generously sharing your thoughts Sharon

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    Wonderful and moving. Glad you shared it

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Maureen – glad you enjoyed it!

  • Kaylea

    Kaylea

    wow a stunning photo. Her facial expression is so natural too x

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Kaylea – yes, her face really tells many stories.

  • PETER CULLEY

    PETER CULLEY

    Masterful… just exquisite.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks a lot Peter

  • tarynb

    tarynb

    Wow, great image!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for commenting!

  • Diana Orabi

    Diana Orabi

    wow!! this is so beautiful

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comments Diana

  • deahna

    deahna

    WOW, what an intense image, great work!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for commenting Deahna

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    beautiful character pic….she exudes strength and gentleness to me

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    thanks ArcadiaTempest – she’s certainly telling a story with her expression.

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Wonderful shot , great work well done!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Cheers Tenee – thanks for commenting

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    stunning shot!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for your kind comment hsien-ku

  • George Salazar

    George Salazar

    powerful image

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks George – she certainly portrays “strength”

  • silvercircles

    silvercircles

    Fantastic portrait!! Isn’t it sad how hard life is for some people? Yet many make the best of it and have happy enough lives! I think so often how spoiled I am, with 3 meals a day and a nice house . . .

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for commenting.
    I think that we often make assumptions about our lives. She’s probably thinking “how spoilt I am with my simpler life … not having to worry about cameras, dust on sensors, lenses, white balance, depth of field, etc”
    :-))

  • Colinizing Photography with Colin Boyd Shafer

    Colinizing Ph...

    interesting effects.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks for noticing!

  • niki78

    niki78

    Brilliant capture the image tells a story.

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks niki78 – I wish I had had the language skills to interview her and find her real story.

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Amazing work!!!

  • Paul Grinzi replied

    Thanks Tara

  • Atiger97

    Atiger97 9 days ago

    this is amazing work you have awesome shots i like it :) well done

  • Paul Grinzi replied 8 days ago

    Thanks Regita for looking at my images and for taking the time to comment.

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