Thai umbrellas 1, umbrella painter by mtc

Photography • People • posted on Feb 02, 2008

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This picture taken in a workshop of umbrellas, at Borsang near Chiangmai, North-West Thailand, shows a woman doing a typical Thai activity. Umbrellas are made of painted or oiled paper, or of silk, and they have a bamboo framing. The simplest ones are not decorated. The most beautiful show flower patterns, butterflies flying, or dragons… Umbrellas are used to protect oneself from wind and rain. At Borsang, in January, during the umbrellas’ festival, the craftsmen sell their production. This is then a wonderful color show.

Cette image prise dans une fabrique d’ombrelles à Borsang, près de Chiangmai, au Nord-Ouest de la Thaïlande, représente une femme s’adonnant à une activité typiquement thaïlandaise. Les ombrelles sont faites de papier peint ou huilé, ou encore de soie, sur une armature de bambou. Les plus simples n’ont aucun motif de décoration. Les plus belles représentent des fresques de fleurs, des vols de papillons, des dragons… Les ombrelles servent à se protéger du vent ou de la pluie. À Borsang, en Janvier, lors du festival des ombrelles, les artisans présentent et vendent leur collection. C’est alors une grande féérie de couleurs.

Techdata: Nikon D50 with Nikkor 3.5-4.5/18-70 Pro ED at 60mm, f/16 and 1/60s, no flash, ISO 200, auto-white balance. Enhancement of dark tones and contrast of medium tones with the menu Image > Adjustments > Dark and light tones in Photoshop CS3 Extended.

Comments (22)

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JaneEden

11:35AM | Sat, 02 February 2008

This is fascinating and a very interesting image and also your intro. The lady is certainly working on a beautiful umbrella - excellent capture - hugs Jane xx

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amlondono

2:46PM | Sat, 02 February 2008

Beautiful Color and light in this portrait ! Excellent photo , Ana

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durleybeachbum

3:48PM | Sat, 02 February 2008

Very interesting to see this craftswoman at work.

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LovelyPoetess

8:34PM | Sat, 02 February 2008

Great shot, love to hear/see about places I've not yet been. : )

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Elcet

12:42AM | Sun, 03 February 2008

Excellent documentary photo with a good depth render. The contrast is not at its best, but you had bad photo conditions, so I think that, except if you could use a studio installation (and it was simply unthinkable), you could simply not take a better shot. It is great to understand the daily occupation of this people, and how they are very serious in their work. I also appreciate your comment about this image. Excellent, 5+!

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Severine

7:39AM | Sun, 03 February 2008

Magnifique de voir cette femme à l'ouvrage, ce sont de vraies artistes, les motifs sont vraiment très beaux !! Merci pour la petite explication, je ne savais même pas en quoi était fait l'habillage ;-)

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mtc

9:47AM | Sun, 03 February 2008

Even if I was conscious of some problems of this picture, I wanted to load it because it is meaningful of a typical Thai activity. All your constructive comments will be welcomed. Bien que je soie consciente de certains défauts de cette image, je l'ai présentée ici car elle montre une activité caractéristique de la Thaïlande. Toutes vos critiques constructives seront les bienvenues.

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pixelmeister

8:06AM | Mon, 04 February 2008

Very nice photo!

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tralfaz

9:48AM | Mon, 04 February 2008

I love these type umbrellas, a beauty in themselves. I would bet the festival with all sorts of decorated umbrellas is a site to behold!! This is a wonderful photograph, much of the story is in the colors on her brush and fingers. So many works of art she must have created.

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Janiss

12:24PM | Mon, 04 February 2008

Superbement composé, ce cliché est superbe et l'accompagnement de ton texte un pur régal d'enrichissement... merci Marie-Thérèse!

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Milouv

12:06PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Les commentaires sont à l'image de la photo donc excellents. Capter des visages est un art à part entière, il demande de la patience, beaucoup de psychologie. Bravo, tu as toutes ces qualités.

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KarmaSong

5:54PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Encore une photo qui parle d'elle-même, dans la concentration de cette fille et son geste assuré qui donne sa personnalité à l'ombrelle. Magnifique!

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ledwolorz

9:45PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Fantastic colors and lighting.Fantastic photo.

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mercedestookit

1:08AM | Fri, 08 February 2008

Those are beautiful umbrellas. Wonderful photograph!

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Djavad

5:07AM | Fri, 08 February 2008

C'est une très belle photo concernant l'activité artisanale, et le festival et la parade des ombrelles doit être un moment festif de couleurs et de créativité ingénieuse, à bientôt

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mickuk50

6:52AM | Fri, 08 February 2008

i have just read your bio and it seems that you put yourself down a little with your photography .well i disagree ,i have had a quick look at your gallery as i`ve not much time now and i think you show a quality of above beginner and as good as many posted on here .there are not many perfect pics posted and i am happy you are going to continue with your hobbies .as for this pic i think it is an excellent composition ,just enough to see what the image is all about .the colours are great and its an all round excellent pic :o).. best wishes mick

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countess8

12:01PM | Fri, 08 February 2008

wow this is a excellent picture so natural the colors are fantastic you can see you have a natural eye for photography, well done 5 star xx cj thanks for the lovley comment you left on my gallery i am glad you like them hope you ahve a wonderful day and wk end and hope to see some more work of yours soon xx

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kimariehere

1:17PM | Sat, 09 February 2008

beautiful capture and so interesting to see her painting !!! ....excellent!

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pops

4:55AM | Sun, 10 February 2008

What a wonderful capture-she looks so involved in her painting

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lior

7:55PM | Sun, 10 February 2008

Une image de toute exception!!!!!!!!!!

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claude19

7:07AM | Tue, 15 July 2008

MArie-Thérèse, ne soit pas génée, tu as un oeil de photographe...je sais ce que j'écris. Ici par example ta prise de vue et ton cadrage nous donnent toutes les informations sur le travail de cette femme au visage serein et attentif ! EXCellent éclairage qui permet de réaliser toutes les petites étapes de la décoration d'une ombrelle. peinture des motifs, pas de siège, peinture aussi d'éventails, le parapluie est peint, ,déployé sur les genoux de l'artiste. Une fois peints, ils sècgent au soleil !

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