Tag: Beauty
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Girlhood in India
Girlhood in India This photograph – the girl in it – moves me deeply. With her still-young, prematurely aged face, marked by the hardships of a life lived in poverty, she is heart-rendingly beautiful. I admire her, feel sorry for her, and would love to stroke her head and hold her close. She looks at…
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The nape of her neck
The nape of her neck Why does the women’s kimono hold such an irresistible fascination for me? The secret lies in the collar. At the back, the kimono features an elegant cut-out with a vertical, stand-up collar. As the rest of the female figure remains hidden from view, the cut-out, the collar and the hair…
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Dream women
Dream women Had the gap between the trees in this Japanese garden been specially designed to grant me a glimpse of the two lovely young women who were posing so beautifully there?As I drew nearer, I saw that they were clad in kimonos, those magnificent traditional robes that transform the women who wear them into…
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A portrait, at last
A portrait, at last A person’s face – the mirror of the soul …. For sure, concentration on a face can be enough for an intriguing photo. But somehow I often seem to want to include more elements. Show more of the body, of the environment. When taking pictures, I’m looking at the world, at…
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Like a dream in transit
Like a dream in transit Aeroplanes came and went. Lost in thought, I watched the loading and unloading taking place right outside in front of me. Suddenly, the figure of a young woman glided into my field of vision and lingered there, an arm’s length away. She stood with her back to me. The contours…
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Teashop happiness
Teashop happiness A mother and daughter in their little teashop in the mountains around Pokhara. The scene exudes modest simplicity and natural relaxation. The girl’s amused expression brings a smile to our faces too. We are part of a moment of infectious joy. Life can be so beautiful! Photo of the week: Pokhara, Nepal, 1996
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The face of beauty
The face of beauty or the beauty of a face A train in Kyoto. It’s the end of the day; work is over and people are heading home. Everyone is lost in thought, listening to music or quietly exchanging messages with friends or family. And amidst all these commuters, the strikingly beautiful face of a…
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Sea nymphets
Sea nymphets Two young girls gaze out across the vast sea and the sky. The gentle sound of the water lapping against the boat has made them drowsy. They drift off into a dream in the light sea breeze, whilst bobbing gently on the waves. As we look at them from behind, we can observe…
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