traditional umbrella, membuat payung fantasi

Impressive and well done, a wonderful sense for the color, good composition, thanks.

Stupenda armonia di colori e di luci; grande espressività della bambina!
Veramente eccezionale!
Buona sera da Gianni

The RGBY colour scheme is striking, though I also find the image a bit sterile. It has the feel of a generic travel picture rather than something personal and original. The problem is it doesn't really tell me anything about the subject except that she makes umbrellas, and it doesn't tell me much about the photographer either.

I don't think it would be better if she were larger in the frame. If anything, it might work better if she were a much smaller figure, perhaps showing more of a (hopefully interesting) interior. A small lost figure in a dark interior, perhaps surrounded by dozens of umbrellas, might have a lot of impact.

Really nice and observant comment, Simon. Thanks. Very helpful.

Cheers Fred! :)

Great colors and light!

Great colors and light

All umbrellas are arranged towards camera. The blue one being processed is aligned as well. The result of this set up is that painter looks at canvas at unnatural acute angle. Everything is explicit here as a story told to the child.

My first impression was also of the kind of "sterility" even though the composition is quite striking. I definitely think that it was neatly arranged prior the shooting plus the fact that it was post-worked a lot as well.
This picture seems not to intended to be placed as magazine cover but has enough and strategic room to place texts.
All in all, it seems to be neatly arranged.
But, let's pay close attention to the word "neatly": appart from the shooting itself, the arrangement is the key of this scene as the light, the colors and the setting of the umbrellas all lead to the young woman working there. My eyes stop there and I start to look the way she is sitting there, the sandals, the outfit.
My final word is this: not everybody does this work so nicely as it is done here!
Compliments to the chef!
Bressan

At first sight I was attracted by the triangular arrangement of the colorful umbrellas and the craftswoman in a composition. Although it does look like a studio shot, but I think the picture was done in a real tent on the street, because there is some light coming from the lower left corner of the picture that seems as a real light. The picture is done with so much care.
Kristina

Contrary to Simon's opinion (respectfully), I think the composition of the present image is well thought-out. There is quite an uncanny balance between positive and negative spaces, with the negative spaces (the foreground path/floor, as well as the dark fabric background) and positive (umbrellas) marching the viewers' eyes effectively to the lady umbrella maker. Whether or not the shot was set up is a whole different discussion, but the composition as it is is very effective, imho.

beautiful, very nice colors

Consistent with Rarindra's masterful story telling via photography. Contrast and contrasting, composition and composed. I especially like how he has worked to use the same light the umbrella artist is using as the primary focal point of his work.

Nice shot. That's about it. There seems to be a lot of emotional attachment to the photographer expressed here rather than to the photograph. Rashed set the tone and others followed.

Very nice composition. Well done.

The colors are pleasant, the composition well-conceived, the exposure is beautiful and idilic. I can't disagree with any of the positive opinions expressed. So why am I left wanting? I think it's because her environment is completely devoid of the tools of her trade with the exception of what she holds in her hand. There are no racks of pigment, no cups with brushes, no paint dripped on the floor, no rinsing cup... it falls somewhere between studio and street which leaves me conflicted and unfulfilled. The colors are beautiful, the arrangement of the umbrellas intriguing and leading, the technical aspects precise yet somehow, this photograph will not stay with me beyond this writing.

On a side note, I feel compelled to once again implore Alex to invest in a monitor calibration tool! :)

It's technically excellent and beautifully processed, but rather leaves me shrugging my shoulders. It's the kind of image that will be well received on PN as it is striking, but I find little meaning to infer from it. It strikes me as a bit of a modern day 'Family of Man' image.
Rarindra takes beautiful photos, no doubt about it. They are joyful, happy and, as has been said above, give a somewhat idealised view of Indonesia. I don't think Rarindra makes any bones about the type of photo he takes, so I certainly won't criticise him for that.

I love the color, composition, and exposure!