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AFRICA by Umair Ghani

AFRICA CALLING

A continent shrowded in mystery and romance, Africa immediately grabbed my soul. I share these portraits from life which is not very impressive if looked from the developed world's eye view. Yet these people and colors and glimpses never fail to impress. This is my very humble salutation to Common People of the world, which I believe are the real beauty and glory of LIFE!

 
COMMENTS
Eduardo.affonso said at 8:25 a.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
Where there's an impressive face, there you are... Portraits are the most difficult photos to be taken, in my opinion, and you make portraits like anybody else on this site. It's always fascinating to travel through the landscapes of these eyes, mouths, skins, colors.
Pkeener said at 9:38 a.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
oh, Umair. So great. I agree with Eduardo. You have a 6th sense when it comes to portraits. You connect with your subject, yet remain objective. May I ask, do you use a flash for fill light? they look so natural, but luminous.

I salute you and the people here, and the Glory of life. I odnt' have a favorite. All are wonderful. The graphic impact on the last one is stunning.
Leftofcenter said at 9:48 a.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
STUNNING.The colors. The expressions. The sharpness of the photos.
Umair said at 10:19 a.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
thanx my dear friends. well, i hate to use flash at all and even when i need it, i try my best to avoid. here, i got the right amount of light as the overcast sky offered some light to give these sad eyes a sparkle! regards!
YorkJodi said at 10:25 a.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
Amazing portraits... the expression you are able to catch, the colors the people wear & the backgrounds... beautiful!!! And your words are so poignant, lovely...
JuDeck said at 10:40 a.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
i not only see the superb composition and lighting that you always bring in your photos but i also see the trust you developed with your subjects which allowed you to make the connection, that's what shines through in your portrait photography.
Pkeener said at 12:03 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
yes, Umair. overcast=beautiful skin and eyes
Chilla said at 12:25 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
Wonderful portraits and your sentiments are so true.
Siagian said at 12:59 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
superb portraiture! i esp like the first one.
Emmabro said at 1:52 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
an amazing set of portraits Umair ~ the last shot is my fave for so many reasons~ Beautiful !!!
Wflorence said at 2:02 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
I really enjoyed these portraits. Good job!
Wahoogin said at 2:59 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
All are amazing, but the portrait of the painter is especially intense ...
Liliana said at 4:00 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
You cathc the real beauty in that people. Thanks for your photos!!
Magedimages said at 4:21 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
Beau et fort !
Shenresi said at 5:56 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
great and wonderful portraits, Umair!!!
Jamesbrian200257 said at 6:01 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
As everyone has said and I agree,absolutely stunning photos.....
Snooway said at 7:39 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
Beautiful portraits, I love them all, especially the first.
AliDar said at 8:43 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
I can't say anything better than what you said in the accompanying text. Well said... but your meaning all ready comes though in your work, and I second, third and fourth what the others have said in their comments.
Noe said at 10:43 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
Wow... beautiful portraits, excellent!
Debdog said at 11:57 p.m. on Oct 1, 2008:
intense, beautiful work Umair...each fACE tells it's own story
Charlespop said at 12:09 a.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Fantastic work.......I am always really impressed by the marvelous color in your portraits !
Sirnicolay said at 3:41 a.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Beautiful portraits as always, Umair!
Welshchick said at 4:08 a.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Truly our beautiful brothers and sisters...they seem as if they enjoy posing for you~the colors are exquisite~ Thank you!
Hhwind said at 8:55 a.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Great portraits, each one beautiful the first is my fav.
Chiloedream said at 4:47 p.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
MAGNIFIQUE, de grandes images. Bravo.
21-gramm said at 7:56 p.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Faciesof Africa are beautiful and great!
Perfect work, Umar!
Clydo said at 10:48 p.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Fantastic portraits, Umair!
Abking said at 11:41 p.m. on Oct 2, 2008:
Superb portraits. Again, you bring out the best in your subjects. Beautiful work!
Sheila said at 8:34 a.m. on Oct 3, 2008:
very true umair! excellent portraits!
Lifequest22 said at 3:24 p.m. on Oct 3, 2008:
Fascinating portraits. You have such a wonderful talent for portraiture.
Mirella said at 5:29 p.m. on Oct 3, 2008:
Fantastic portraits, wonderful people, and so many colours. Thanks.
Nina1960 said at 3:39 a.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Common People of the world, which I believe are the real beauty and glory of LIFE!...I agree... Your portraits are stunning...beautiful colors...thank you.
Ira said at 11:28 a.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Great expressive portraits! Perfect job!
Cowgirl said at 2:37 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
These shots are lovely . I have some friends who live in South Africa...
Maz2001 said at 9:25 p.m. on Oct 4, 2008:
Wonderful images.
Saanva said at 5:42 p.m. on Oct 5, 2008:
Powerful images! Great tabblo!
Andre. said at 10:04 a.m. on Oct 6, 2008:
Excellent work all the way
Rdneg10 said at 7:16 p.m. on Oct 6, 2008:
A favorite of mine. This truly should have been a TOD to me. Kelly
Krisu said at 10:06 a.m. on Oct 7, 2008:
Fantastic tabblo, great photos and colours!
Papalaz said at 3:43 p.m. on Oct 7, 2008:
some real beauty here - whereabouts in africa?
Candlepower said at 1:54 p.m. on Oct 8, 2008:
Wow! First Class shots. A Spectaculat Tabblo!
Dan22man said at 3:17 p.m. on Oct 8, 2008:
VERY SPECIAL!
Artsy said at 9:46 a.m. on Oct 26, 2008:
Umair, you take the most amazing portraits. This is so colorful and incredible as always. Lovely work! Regards my friend!
Marranei said at 2:47 p.m. on Nov 11, 2008:
WOW! These portraits are in fact very impressive! And the colors, so beautiful!
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