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This was taken outside the waterloo street Chinese Temple, a temple with many devotees. Somehow her face under her umbrella got certain emotions that caught me but I can't simply can't real;y express in words.What do you think? Feedback welcome.

Can't put words to the mixed feelings I saw from her lined face. All

feedback welcome.

Cherlyn, a good character portrait but I wonder about the focus on the left side of her face (right side of the image).

Expressions, beautifully captured..........

Beautiful portrait!!!

 

Alberto

Cherlyn,

I love the captured expression. I feel she is carrying some thoughts and life experiences. Best Regards

Wisdom, I see wisdom and reflection. Wonderful portrait Cherlyn! Take care, Leslie

An expressive portrait with a wonderful background, amazing light and perfect tones. Best regards.

Cherlyn, nice close-up. Too bad your focus is off. Some PS sharpening might help. Cheers.

Nice soft light and the croping. Lovely closeup. Rgds.

deep in thoughts may be.... a very good portrait dear Cherlyn, congrats.

very good...congrats

You've captured this woman in a very thoughtful mood, great unposed shot.....Regards

Impressive capture. Story telling face. Compliments, El

Yes, I agree there is a slight off-focus on the outer face. As I need to be quick before she is swallowed by the crowd of devotees or just disappear from sight the next moment, so proper focusing is not done.

Expressive image. Regards.

Cherlyn dear, I did some sharpening on your image. Hope you don't mind.

Spontaneous with soft tones. I prefer the original one to the sharpened version. A strong character portrait.

A beautiful portrait of an aging woman in the rain. I agree about the enigmatic expression. The weak eyes, resolute mouth, worried furrows above the nose -- again, a beautiful, beautiful portrait.

A portrait with great expression. She looks very wise with her years of experience.

Cherlyn, your original one with soft focus portraits soften and minimize lines and blemishes. This unintentional effect also helps balance uneven skin tones and draws attention away from imperfections.So for sharpening may not be a good idea after all.

Well done, amiga, lovely face full of wisdom. Regards.

Very nice spontaneous portrait. Nice soft light. Beautiful image. Regards, Jean-Marc

Cherlyn, a poignant portrait. She has seen much and have doubts in her mind about what is life after all. Very good cropping.

Thank you Spencer for the sharpen version & feedback. Appreciate your opinion. I must learn from you how to sharpen images.