Firewood for tonight

Artist: Paul Grinzi
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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:

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Carol & Kev Ha...

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

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

Excellent photograph!
Nuh Sarche

really excellent portrait!
ktowers

wow such amazing work , congrats
Belinda Leopold

Wow Paul…what a shot.
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

this is great!
Allison Lane

Really great piece of work.
Kristal

wow
Nassima Rothacker

Great image. Nice use of selective focus.
Marinella Owens

very nice!!!
Alessandro Pinto

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

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

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

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

Awesome shot!
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

Thanks guys – comments much appreciated.
Caroline Gorka

Great capture of character.

good and interesting folio :))
Paul Grinzi replied

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

Beautifully captured!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for commenting Mugsy.
Ken Mucke

very powerful and riveting image
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Ken – I love her expression too
LindaMcCarthy

Beautiful subject and an excellent shot. This picture moves me.
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks again for looking and commenting Linda.
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

Superbe !!!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for taking the time to comment Rémi.
Ursula Rodgers

Stunning work Paul :)
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Ursula – you comment is appreciated
RichardGeorge

A wonderfully emotive piece. Kudos!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Richard for taking the time to comment
Paul Grinzi

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

A real privilege!
Michael A. Mor...

brilliant
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Michael
BrunoPantone

stunning piece
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your comment Bruno
Wayne Pearson

Excellent image with emotion, congratulations with your well deserved feature.
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Wayne for your kind comments
stevendesiow

Absolutely stunning
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Steven!
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...

Fabulous capture. Well done :D
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Deanna
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

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

Thanks a lot Rochelle
transmute

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

Cheers Chris – thanks for commenting
MelanieSpeaks

Wonderful shot…
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks again Melanie
Alecs Lindsay

beautiful, powerfull, stunning…. Nicely done Paul.
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your kind comment Alecs
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

GREAT photo…
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Russell
Paulette x

A wonderful image, gets my vote :)
Paul Grinzi replied

Cheers Paulette – thanks for looking
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

Stunning shot! congratulations!!!! :)
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks a lot Anne
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

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

Thanks a lot jacqleen for your kind comments!
jwinman

fantastic narrative photo!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks jwinman
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

love the desat colours and the focus on the face – great story
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Nicole – for looking, reading and commenting!
Jens Helmstedt

Great work! Stunning photo!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for looking Jens
Cloudia Newland

Such beautifully captured emotion. :)
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment Cloudia
ardian asmary

Such a wonderful shot!!! emotional…
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your kind comment Ardian
Ginger Barritt

Astounding.
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Ginger!
Emily Glover

Wooow
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Emily
Vonney

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

Thanks for commenting Vonney
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

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

Magic, a real stunner. well done!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your kind comment Nick
Scott d'Almeida

perfect capture;
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for taking the time to comment Scott
Pip Gerard

what a capture!!! simply wonderful.
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your kind comment Pip
David Hibberd

Fantastic shot Paul
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks David
Sally Omar

Awesome shot!!!!!!!! xoxoxox
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Sally
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

Good work paul ! This is great !
Paul Grinzi replied

thanks Xaliva
Catherine Howell

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

Thanks for your kind comments Catherine
tracyleephoto

Wow – great capture!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your kind comment tracylee
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

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-A...

Fantastic shot!!!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thank you for commenting Tara
Sarafeline

Love it, so predominant in its beauty!.
Paul Grinzi replied

What a lovely comment – thanks Sarafeline
Lorena Maria

impressive very beautiful!!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your kind comment Lorena
Sharon Mau

Beautiful, intriguing portraiture Paul, it is wonderful!!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for generously sharing your thoughts Sharon
Maureen Maliha

Wonderful and moving. Glad you shared it
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks Maureen – glad you enjoyed it!
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

Masterful… just exquisite.
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks a lot Peter
tarynb

Wow, great image!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for commenting!
Diana Orabi

wow!! this is so beautiful
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for your kind comments Diana
deahna

WOW, what an intense image, great work!
Paul Grinzi replied

Thanks for commenting Deahna
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

Wonderful shot , great work well done!!
Paul Grinzi replied

Cheers Tenee – thanks for commenting
hsien-ku 20 days ago

stunning shot!!
Paul Grinzi replied 13 days ago

Thanks for your kind comment hsien-ku
George Salazar 20 days ago

powerful image
Paul Grinzi replied 13 days ago

Thanks George – she certainly portrays “strength”
silvercircles 19 days ago

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 13 days ago

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 Ph... 15 days ago

interesting effects.
Paul Grinzi replied 13 days ago

Thanks for noticing!
niki78 14 days ago

Brilliant capture the image tells a story.
Paul Grinzi replied 13 days ago

Thanks niki78 – I wish I had had the language skills to interview her and find her real story.
Tara Sheffer-A... 13 days ago

Amazing work!!!
Paul Grinzi replied 13 days ago

Thanks Tara