Inle lake - Myanmar -set2

Here the second set of Inle Lake shots in Myanmar.... blacksmiths, cigar makers, golden leaves over Buddha statues (totally covered and not recognizable )

(1)
http://www.artphotoasia.net/_sharing_2/_MG_12134.jpg

(2)
http://www.artphotoasia.net/_sharing_2/_MG_12129.jpg

(3)
http://www.artphotoasia.net/_sharing_2/_MG_12141.jpg

(4)
http://www.artphotoasia.net/_sharing_2/_MG_12145.jpg

(5)
http://www.artphotoasia.net/_sharing_2/_MG_12151.jpg

(6)
http://www.artphotoasia.net/_sharing_2/_MG_12152.jpg

(7)
http://www.artphotoasia.net/_sharing_2/_MG_12166.jpg


Comments and critiques always welcomed...
For the complete job, the story, and more details:
Inle Lake

Another great set! I'm really liking this couple of threads....NICE. What are the patches on the ladies faces in #2 and #3? Real gold leaf also?

i like the 2nd one. the light reflecting on hand and hammer sets the mood!! also just for trial sake high contrast B&W for the last one?
regards
anuj

Thanks for the comments.
The lady face is covered with a special powder called thanaka used by Burmese to protect their skin Thanaka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

very cool set. Thx for sharing it!

Nice photojournalism

All in all a very well done set.
No's 2, 3 , an 4 for me. All so well composed, and...
#2 for the action, and the lighting
#3 for the peek into the everyday working life of these women, along with the dof used.
#4 for the lovely natural interaction with the camera.

Thanks for the comments guys.... as soon as i can i will add more.
Regards

Yes please keep them coming. I find this a really interesting set, and I love #4 - the environmental portrait

Very interesting set. Really liking 2,3 and 4.