Inle lake - Myanmar -set2

[ArtphotoasiA]

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

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Comments and critiques always welcomed...
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Inle Lake

[aubintbay]

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?

[Anuj]

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

[ArtphotoasiA]

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

[Marko]

very cool set. Thx for sharing it!

[Jim Scrimger]

Nice photojournalism

[Hillbillygirl]

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.

[ArtphotoasiA]

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

[Runmonty]

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

[asnow]

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