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The factory in the background is out of use.  The reason why i called this picture "factory girl" is because her parents used to work there and the whole family is still living on this site and so it becomes the girl's playground. Most of us are thinking in a classical way and assimilate "factory girl" with someone who's holding a tool and really working there.  She mentioned i was trying to take a picture of her but each time when i came closer she ran away.  Till a certain moment she stood still , looked me deep in the eyes and seems to tell me forget about the old days and face the new generation, i will find my way in life. For me this was the appropiate moment to take a shot of her.

Considering technical details, i admit her eyes are too bright and her skin is rather rough, but in fact she was really like that.  However, with a few adaptations i can fix that easily. You can discuss about the toning, but i find it better that way.

Thanks everybody for the kind critiques !

Very nice street scene !

Full of character and well presented !

This one is your best, soo far ...

Killing me softly ...

Waiting for a miracle ... well seen Svetlana !

Once again a "pure" and wonderfull portrait !