Miko in Tokyo. Japan 2010

A beautiful exotic portrait which has much of interest. As a student of Japanese culture over many years, I am at once reminded of ' honne' and 'tatamai' when looking at this image. Honne is the public truth, or what is outwardly portrayed by the subject , whereas tatamei is what is the underlying truth. All the components of this picture depict great meaning, for example the designs on the lady's kimono. The delicate black bamboo leaves and the graceful bird contrasted with the white background. The knot pattern on the kimono with phoenix mythical birds. Then there are the tiny carnation flowers on the bright gold headress and the intricate knotted braids.

Quality: A sharp, top quality image, possibly some reworking has been done to sharpen the lady's chin, I prefer a more soft focus view, but thats just a personal preference.

Composition: An engaging presentation with the subject's gaze on some point to the right, outside of our view. A fine head and shoulders shot.

My score: 8/10

Very interesting and beautiful portrait!

     Bonita fotografía. Parece  un retrato de estudio. Perfecto enfoque con el que has conseguido, al dejar el fondo fuera del foco, que esa oscuridad resalte  la luminosidad de la imagen de la geisha. Lindos y nítidos coleres y precioso todo el tocado. Besos, hijo.