Not a tomboy!

i must admire your ability to percieve simple photographs based on elements in Nature and yet with a high class digital flavor. this particular work is wonderful! regards!

Last year, I travelled with a nature tour company to Zard Koh area where Ashayer-e Bakhtiari live there.

The Bakhtiari tribe, which numbers more than 800,000, inhabits an area of approximately 67,000 sq. km (25,000 sq. mi) that straddles the central Zagros Mountains in Iran. Although only about a third of the tribe is nomadic (the rest are settled agriculturists), the nomads embody the Bakhtiari cultural ideals. They specialize in producing meat and dairy products and migrate seasonally with their sheep, cattle, or goat herds from high plateau pastures, where they spend the summer, west of the city of Esfahan, to lowland plains in the province of Khuzistan for winter herd grazing. Their migration is among the most spectacular known among nomadic paternalists anywhere. They are obliged to cross mountain passes at about 3,050 m (10,000 ft) and therefore have to time their movement with extreme care in order to minimize the danger of early snowfall, flooding mountain rivers, and lack of grazing. Traditionally these dangers took a heavy toll, but in recent years the government has helped the migration by building bridges, improving the route, and setting up fodder supplies en route.

The Bakhtiari speak a dialect of Persian called Lori and are Shiite Muslims.

The bakhtiaris are divided into two major groups- the Haft Lang and the Chahar Lang - which in turn are divided into tribes, sub/tribes and clans. No on seems to know precisely how many Bakhtiaris there are in Persia (Iran); one estimate, which may be on the high side, is of 450,000, perhaps half being migratory and pastoral, the rest agricultural and settled.

The Bakhtiari men and girl live permanently in the village of Karyak, about 120 miles south of Esfahan where the Kershan River, a tributary of Karun, serves as the boundary between the Bakhtiari and Boyer Ahmadi tribes.

 

 

Great job, very nice shot, the girl is so lovely and her dress olor is so suit to background . greetings. Nima

Lovely and great portrait very far from our usual girls:...wonderful the title!...Ciaomau!

It is refreshing to know that there are people out there that take time to learn about the 'strangers' they photograph. (I realise that she might not be such a stranger to you.)

Very original photography. Thx for sharing.

Just beautiful!

Hello Kombizz, wonderful image. Such a contrast with the ominous sky behind her. Nice work. FS

What a wonderful image - one that has clarity, great light and a composition that is excellent. The background is important to this image and supports the human and animal elements. The light in all parts of the image is very well balanced and I judge that by what i call "Color tonal range" - somewhat akin to the B&W zone system.

Photo.net will not allow me to rate this image (probably because i am late to the party) but I would rate it a '6'. Why not a '7" - - well the light and faint line at the top of the mountain ridge is distracting to me whether it is natural or otherwise. I still think that the image is worthy of being published in the National Geographic magazine. PS you have provided very valuable background info and this is appreciated. 

Few people go to the comments on their portfolio so I have decided to continue my remarks here on this image as it pertains to your portfolio of images. I decided to spend some time reviewing your bio, all of your images and other areas. You have a superb portfolio of images reflecting your vision, creativity and expertise so I give you a hearty congratulations. I particularly like your abstract images but notice that they are not well received by many at PN and that is too bad.

I have noted that you have rated 73,000 images here for an overal average of 4.3 - what a remarkable feat! I know that you have rated a number of my images without comment. With your expertise and experience I hope that you will continue to rate my images but provide some comments on where you see that I could improve. If you rate high it is also good to know what you liked. I believe this type of exchange should be what photo.net is all about.

I looked at your critique log and found that you have stopped putting your images up for rating so it is impossible for me to rate a number of images which I thought were very good (6) or Excellent (7).

I take this opportunity to wish you continued success in your photographic journey and good health!

 

Slow to discover your work. You have a great sense of the human form and expression. Excellent work, Kombizz.