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Blessed are the meek...

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Blessed are the meek...
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Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5

She is a descendant of the Mayas….she has lived in poverty all her life….but she is kind and gentle….and eager to talk to you about her life, she has lost 2 of her children…..and recently she lost the only tooth she had left.
My nanny was a true native American like her….She will always be alive in my mind.

Last year I took some pictures of her…I was very happy to meet her again.
Please see…..
The Joy of the Humble by Elite, GFXartist sponsor Madanapale
The colors of my past. by Elite, GFXartist sponsor Madanapale

Pictures taken in Nahuizalco, a little town in El Salvador
 
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Avatar ThruMyEyez

 11/05/07 @087

A classic Carlos photograph. So full of life and emotion. One of your best portraits Carlos!!
 
Avatar Daykan

 11/05/07 @091

Agree!!
Awesome quality!!
MAESTRO!!!!! Una excelente fotografía, ni que decirlo!! La expresión en el rostro es tan.. impresionante.. Simplemente genial.
Y a mi también me hace acordar a mi abuelita, que dulce recuerdo!
gracias por su arte, maestro.
 
Avatar blackholes

 11/05/07 @210

Excellent Capture Carlos!! +10
 
Avatar Wallace

 11/05/07 @233

Impeccable Carlos shot!

So powerful and moving

Excellent also on the technical aspects

+ 10
 
Avatar Aircek

 11/05/07 @251

.............................................................
You have me speechless.
SO MUCH TO SAY...
+7/7
 
Avatar moserArtist

 11/05/07 @267

A true Carlos portrait! :)
Her wrinkles and her expression is very strong.
This woman has quite a history to tell.

The colors are really strong too.

I am curious why you used ISO400 for this setting? Want to learn the tricks... ;)

Her eyes are soft which fits the mood!

Wish only (minor) that her cross would be not cut at its end.

+10
 
Avatar oldskool87

 11/05/07 @360

great work.... crop works fo me.... subject and background are great.... well done :)
 
Avatar gencosman

 11/05/07 @378

Bitter portrait with your description.
I really like your approach to humanity by capturing these moments.
Technically perfect too.
 
Avatar Mert

 11/05/07 @379

Nothing to crit. Full of life and emotion.
 
Avatar jha

 11/05/07 @408

beautiful capture.
very emotional and full with life.
i have no words.
 
Avatar curlyhair

 11/05/07 @481

My grandma is so old and she's so far away from me.. I'm missing her so much..This photography reminds me of her..
Nice and kind photo. Very touching
 
Avatar padrino

 11/05/07 @487

beautiful shot Carlos! well done!

greets
 
Avatar ogu

 11/05/07 @502

Great capture
 
Avatar beatrizmatar

 11/05/07 @505

This is so sensitive and touching¡¡¡¡Beautiful photo and a big heart
+10:)
 
Avatar dakoo

 11/05/07 @525

Yeah Classic Carlos portrait..
Was awaiting ur post since a long time...
Its simply brilliant..Like the way the head tilting back portrays the 'meek' feeling.
And i remember the one tooth shot very well :) !!
Top Marks Master !!
 
Avatar ersen-t

 11/05/07 @537

great work.
very strong expression.
 
Avatar RvascoF

 11/05/07 @565

Wow composition and colors are excellent, pretty sad picture, don´t know what was she feeling but i those eyes are like windows to her soul and makes me feel pretty sad....!!!!
Good to see a new post from you Carlos...!!!!
Impecable......!!!! (thumbup)
 
Avatar cupcake

 11/05/07 @570

Lovely picture.
I like all the colors of this Portrait.

Glad to see you back Carlos.:)
 
Avatar ARZILLIER66

 11/05/07 @586

Woderfull shot Carlos!
a very expressive shot (thumbup)
great details, great light, great all
Yes, Matías say it, You are a Master
Felicidades Carlos, eres un gran ejemplo a seguir +10
 
Avatar Madanapale

 11/05/07 @596

Thanks to you all for the kind comments!!
Carlos
 
Avatar moserArtist

 11/05/07 @609

Really fabulous work Gary! :p
 
Avatar razpna

 11/05/07 @616

this is just great ! you are so great in portatain great one !
 
Avatar Madanapale

 11/05/07 @649

Patrick....Moser....Gary?....is this a new joke?
Why ISO 400?.....well I was already using F6.3.....a larger aperture would render a depth of field too shallow....So I had to use ISO 400 to use a speed of 1/200......my old hands are not as steady as yours!...LOL
Corrected focal length 88 mm.
She was in the shadows and moved while she talked.
The eyes look soft because her eyelashes are conglutinated.
Carlos
 
Avatar moserArtist

 11/05/07 @650

Yeh yeh thanks for your explaination and analysis Don Pedro!
 
Avatar Madanapale

 11/05/07 @652

Patrick!!!.....my name is "Arcadio Buen día"!!...LOL......I bet that you don't know him!!
Carlos
 
Avatar Yadira

 11/05/07 @659

Beautiful capture!....one of your best!
 
Avatar zahara

 11/05/07 @677

Its soo full of emotion, I love it!
The vibrant colors have added a touch of sweetness to this "sadness tainted" picture . . .
Superb shot ;)
 
Avatar MaiteGoitia

 11/05/07 @697

Beautiful capture!
great expression!
 
Avatar Tommyguns

 11/05/07 @697

You have such a remarkable approach Carlos! I really find your works very emotional! Well done! +10

Tommyguns
 
Avatar zaclab

 11/05/07 @704

Another great portrait from you.
Excellent!
Top mark
 
Avatar killadore

 11/05/07 @791

what a beautiful portrait. not much to say except it's always a special experience looking at your photos
+10
 
Avatar FAV

 11/05/07 @839

No crits... it's perfect !
Carlos, you're the greatest portrait photographer ever !!!!
her face expression speaks a lot ...man, I can feel her bitterness.
I think I like this one the best of all your portraits.
Florin
 
Avatar workster

 11/05/07 @866

Another amazing portrait. The colours are great.
Don
 
Avatar Daykan

 11/05/07 @970

Arcadio?? all right!!
 
Avatar Andy--Jones

 11/05/07 @997

Wow this is a stunning image Carlos. One of my favourites from you. Her face is amazing.
 
Avatar Picky

 11/06/07 @023

Captivating portrait!!!!! How do you rate picture like this? I would have given you more than 10 if I could for such beauty you captured. The best part is, that you are blessed to know this woman. I am speechless. Sorry I cannot give you better comment... BRAVO
 
Avatar Madanapale

 11/06/07 @033

Thanks again to you all for the kind comments!!
Carlos
 
Avatar MsMichelleLynn

 11/06/07 @391

One of your many "classics" Carlos. Great vivid colors, expression, and details.
 
Avatar GTO

 11/06/07 @490

beautiful colors and expression...+8
 
Avatar Lenn0

 11/06/07 @540

another powerful portrait! great capture of her emotion!!!

top marks!
 
Avatar maytree

 11/06/07 @650

one of your best portraits Carlos. Others said everything, I appreciate the background devided on two nice coloured parts.
My congrat!
 
Avatar blackshad

 11/06/07 @853

onr of your best portraits indeed
well done :) +10
 
Avatar ClaraSoto

 11/07/07 @029

Yo puedo ser tu nanny si queres.. y atengo experiencia...lol..... very good work.... this portrait is like a written history !!!! I can see your signaturure in it!!!! love!
 
Avatar trevorm

 11/07/07 @582

One of your (many) bests, Carlos! The details, the colours, the expression/pose, the mood... all perfect! Easy 10 (more if I could).
 
Avatar painfulneck

 11/07/07 @702

thats what i thought she looks familiar! well done!
 
Avatar Luke19

 11/07/07 @734

amazing pictures as always... she captured my heart carlos. may God bless her.
 
Avatar Maidith

 11/08/07 @877

I like the realism and detail in this portrait. Amazing, delicate and plain beautiful work.
 
Avatar mamoun

 11/08/07 @887

Excellent
 
Avatar taaeb

 11/08/07 @901

Very magnificence, the picture as if it were alive
 
Avatar Jafus

 11/10/07 @112

+10
 
Avatar bsnt

 11/10/07 @391

Wonderful shot !! :)
 
Avatar Elements

 11/10/07 @740

Great portrait....you have captured the lady's personality and emotion in the image...good work!

Amazing detail.
 
Avatar monjo

 11/11/07 @894

Beautiful portrait Carlos. I too remember your last post of this woman. She has such character and you capture that so well!
John
 
TreKKer

 11/12/07 @767

Emotional Capture. ;)

+10
 
Avatar MonkeyBoy

 11/12/07 @974

Such an amazing character is this old woman. I'd love to hear about her life.
 
Avatar crossifixio

 11/13/07 @035

You are master in portraits of old people. Great amazing piece of photography. very expressive shot. congrats
 
Avatar Mugil

 11/13/07 @702

Yep, really nice work Carlos. My top!
 
Avatar EDi

 11/14/07 @001

Your portraits are always so moving...
Top marks, as usual. ;)
 
Avatar trs

 11/15/07 @265

Amazing portrait. Your work always make me think.
 
Avatar Vasco

 11/16/07 @533

Very emotional! Very well taken.
 
Avatar plasticine

 11/21/07 @803

great work!! Did you asked her to put that face?? She does resamble a classic christian image of the virgin mary with that mix of sorrow and piety. I love the contrast of this image with the apperance of the woman, she is old she wears colorful clothes and has dark skin. It's like looking at a picture of an old virgin Mary but with the colourful and distinctive touch of southamerica.

Well, at least that's what it came to my mind when I saw it ^_^;
 
Avatar undomiel

 11/27/07 @169

this is moving. she has alot of wisdom in her eyes. you did a fine job
 
Avatar Dyun

 11/29/07 @905

Amazing detail! There is so much texture everywhere, and such clarity and crispness of color. Simply beautiful.
 
Avatar djoe

 01/12/08 @520

+7

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GFXuser name:
   Madanapale
Full Name:
  Carlos Escobar
Gender:
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Birthdate:
  03/25/1944 (64)
Country:
  El Salvador
Member since:
  08/22/2004

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