A very sweet woman willingly posed for this Americana without asking for any money, but I gave her a peso. There are some people who consider posing for tourists a "job" which gives them extra income. And, believe it or not, one peso means a good deal to some of the people I met on the street.
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What an extraordinary and beautiful face.
ReplyDeleteShe is such a beautiful subject and your portraits are always the best!
ReplyDeleteOh Kate...this is an award winning shot!
ReplyDeleteIf the rest of your images are just HALF as good as this one, I can't wait to see them. Pure brilliance!
ReplyDeleteHer eyes are smiling! and I love the key around her neck.
ReplyDeleteYour photos just get better and better, Kate. What a gorgeous composition this is. The face! The colors! Okay, okay, I'll settle down and go make some coffee.
ReplyDeleteI love this shot. I would print and frame this one. She's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lady and she know how to pose perfectly for a photo.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great portrait. She sure knows how to pose for a picture.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo Kate..
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo!!! Very well composed and what a beautiful subject!!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, is she ever a beauty, and how well you've caught her! This is a fabulous portrait!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link to the Nacionale. Did you stay in one of its storied famous person rooms? I'm glad they've managed to keep it alive; it certainly has had its share of glamor.
Great portrait, it captures her character superbly and the colors are perfect! The series of the Nacional are magnificent, the place looks beautiful and inviting!
ReplyDeleteShe is very attractive and your photo is excellent. You've captured what appears to be a kind and I would guess, spunky, woman who may not have much, but is loving life to the best of her ability!
ReplyDeleteShe has a wonderful smile! The best part of traveling is always meeting the people.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding, Kate. The yellow and blue really work.
ReplyDeleteShe knew how to pose. Natural grace. Kudos to you for choosing the yellow wall!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous portrait! She looks like someone I would like to meet.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good photo. The dark foreground and yellow background bring out the best in it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo. She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful portrait, she's beautiful! It's worth the peso.
ReplyDeleteI can believe it Kate, it was the same when Aimee and I were in Egypt..pose for a oicture (whether you wanted to or not!) and pay, we really didn't mind. Your lady here has a really beautiful face and very wise eyes.
ReplyDeleteThis is an exquisite portrait.
ReplyDeleteOften. we North Americans have no idea how lucky we are.
She is so beautiful with so much personality and poise. I can't stop looking at her. You have captured the whole person, Kate! Awesome photography!
ReplyDeleteA really good portrait.
ReplyDeleteGreat portrait.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful portrait - nice!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful portrait - nice job!
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