beautiful old lady in Leh, a photo from Jammu and Kashmir, North

Photographer's Note

I had gone to mountain desert city of Leh in Himachal Pradesh during the Ladakh Festival held every year in around September. All the local men and women, whether young or old, were dressed at their very best...I caught this beautiful old lady at the Chokhang Vihara - a monastery within the city of Leh...I bought her a cup of tea and she immediately obliged when I asked her for a picture...

Leh is cut off from the rest of the world for over 6 months in a year due to extreme cold...so they do not lose any opportunity to put a smile on their face or a flower on their head...

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BennyV (34780) 2010-12-15 8:46

A warm portrait from a cold place! Her gaze upwards is interesting, but I wonder if it wouldn't have been better if she'd looked straight at you/us. The smile is brilliant, though.

Cheers.

Benny

yquem46 (38752) 2010-12-15 8:51

namaskar AMITABHA
Yes nice portrait of this woman probably from the village where they have been wearing flowers in their hairs, long before the fashion of the beat generation in America in the late 60s !!
I like her natural posture and attitude and the mild light on her face
have a nice evening
Best regards
Patrick
PS You probably meant Jamu Kashmir rather than HP

digbymerry (3998) 2010-12-15 9:14

Hello Amitabha

What a beautiful portrait with great colour and detail. She looks very happy.

Bestv wishes

Digby

tusharkmandal (3173) 2010-12-15 9:47

Hi Amitabha,

Its a very nice portrait. Perfect in its style. You have managed to present the grace of her very beautifully even at this age. The colors and tones are very nice. Beautiful vertical presentation.

Have a nice time
Tushar

quillo (11858) 2010-12-15 10:25

Namaste Amitabha ...........

Charming portrait of
the smile of the life,
of the years,
of the knowledge....

Saludos.

Glint (6171) 2010-12-15 10:29

Hello Amithabha,
your title is well chosen. She is a beautiful lady and this is an engaging portrait.I like her costume and their colours.I hope I can half half of her beauty and grace at her gae.
best regards,
Bev

timecapturer (49288) 2010-12-16 7:54

Greetings Amitabha
beautifully sharp and well captured portrait, well worth the cup of tea, everything is perfect, light, colours and pose, excellent work!

Regards
Brian D.

samratrayc (438) 2010-12-18 17:33

hello amitava
lovely colours
lovely warm portrait
very nice light on her face and a very natural pose.
like the vertical framing and the borders too
Regards
Samrat

gmg (4202) 2010-12-31 5:12

Another nice portrait from you, Amitabha!

Very well done, charming and interesting

TFS

gmg