Black and White (In More Ways Than One)

Whether called a head covering, an abaya, a shador (not a 'burka' as

that is more severe and restrictive) a Muslim/Islamist woman is

expected to be 'modest' in dress -- and all else) and that is expressed

in her garb. This is a near positive/negative image of one such woman;

country withheld. Your ratings and critiques are invited and most

welcome. If you rate harshly, very critically, or wish to make a

comment, please submit a helpful and constructive comment; please

share your photographic knowledge to help improve my photography.

Thanks! Enjoy! John

Great work!!!!!

Sometimes I favor a tele or another lens.  This is a zoom tele, allowing me to observe unobtrusively, for obvious reasons.

Other times, including lately, when in midst of people, I've been shooting the heck out of my superwide and wide, and pleasing lots of people by sharing.

Times and attitudes change, with my personality, the terrain and the subject, even with the camera I use, and especially the subject, as here, as one did not want to disturb her, as her native language is unknown.

She also is aware of her beauty and probably proud of it, but adheres to keeping 'modest' or at least the appearance of keeping modesty, which is understood in her culture as being highly desirable, perhaps on pain of punishment.

Taken without permission because it was momentary and I didn't speak her language -- I felt if I were to ask, the moment would have passed.

I admire her courage to show her beauty and pride  amidst her circumstance.

Thanks for the comment. 

Not taken in her native country I'd wager 1000/1!!!  (No matter what that country)

john

John (Crosley)

Yes it is a wonderful work and so well presented, wishing you all of the best.

I like this portrait very much. The out of focus figure in the distance is a nice compositional element. The light/dark split is well placed. You have also captured a good expression.

I don't make a specialty, or even do much photographing of Muslim/Islam subjects, because I don't travel in the parts of the world where Islam is strong.  With a camera and the way I take photographs, I fear I would not be long for this world, especially taking photos candidly.

I treasure your remark . . . . a voice of sanity, for what is meant as a photo of highest flattery.

My best to you, and thank you for letting me know.

John (Crosley)

You make three points.

Each of them is well made; I endorse them, and pass them on.

Well said (and well received)

Best wishes.

john

John (Crosley)