DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries

 
You are viewing 1st place.
2nd
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
The Goose Lady
1st PlaceThe Goose Lady
zifengw


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: One In 7 Billion (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Location: Fujian, China
Date: Jan 4, 2010
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/320
Date Uploaded: Jan 5, 2010

 Thank you all for the nice comments and votes, it's been a very exciting week, a huge breakthrough for me! Both score wise and my first Ribbon!! (Hopefully not the last)

This is an old lady living in the Fujian province. She is 80 years old and still extremely healthy (as you can see). I was there to study the Earthen buildings (Tulou or Hakka buildings) they live in and was lucky enough to capture her on her way home with her goose.

(Will upload a few more photos from this trip)

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 99
Avg (all users): 7.3795
Avg (commenters): 8.3571
Avg (participants): 7.5517
Avg (non-participants): 7.3538
Views since voting: 5644
Views during voting: 404
Votes: 224
Comments: 42
Favorites: 18 (view)

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 02/01/2010 04:54:07 AM
great photo, love the composition
 01/18/2010 01:25:26 PM
Congrats on the ribbon, very well done and powerful image.

But, aren't those ducks?
 01/17/2010 01:50:34 PM
Great work, Zi! The woman herself is a strong enough presence, but the geese really are the icing on the cake. Well done.
 01/16/2010 08:26:55 AM
Congrats on the well-deserved blue. The woman by herself would have done very well, but the presence of the geese really takes it to the top.
 01/15/2010 04:33:59 AM
Congrats, Zi -- I was one of your "9" votes. Terrific shot, the geese are a wonderful element.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/14/2010 10:08:43 PM
what a brilliant portrait! can stare at her for long time..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/14/2010 08:35:08 PM
She's 80?? She's gonna live to be 120. Fine, fine photograph and by FAR the best of show. Congratulations on a very well deserved blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/14/2010 09:11:49 AM
Great capture - fits the challenge perfectly.

Congrats on your Blue and PB.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/14/2010 08:13:41 AM
Easily the best in show and one of my only 10's. Congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/14/2010 06:45:29 AM
Congrats on your new PB, first ribbon, and blue posthumous!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/14/2010 02:34:57 AM
bravo, keep up the good work and congrats! :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/13/2010 02:32:32 PM
My only Ten. It just makes me examine her life and attitude. You've done a great job of making me FEEL!

Congrats on your Blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/13/2010 08:57:29 AM
Oh, what a charming photograph. (Can a photo be charming?) This is so lovely and the sepia works brilliantly. Nicely done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/13/2010 05:49:48 AM
Beautiful shot Wei, I love the subtle sepia tones. Well deserved Blue
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/13/2010 03:51:20 AM
Ohhhhhh. . . 1 in 7 billion indeed! I love the sweet, contented expression on her face. She is loving her time with her geese, isn't she.

  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/13/2010 01:14:38 AM
Absolutely fantastic image and so worthy of the Blue. The character and grace of the woman just jumps off the screen.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 08:40:12 PM
Brilliant...what a great story happening here. I bet this lady has seen a lot in her lifetime...congrats
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 08:35:01 PM
Three times happy: the picture itself, the good voice of the people, and the master of fun's seal of approval. We should all have a sip of tea and retire with a breath of sweetness.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:49:26 PM
Double whammy, the real blue and the Posthumous Blue, can't get better than that really. Well done, it is a truly wonderful image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:29:01 PM
I'm also glad this won. It's not often when you come across a blue ribbon winner where the wow factor was in it's authenticity. No wonder it also took the Posthumous Blue Ribbon. Congratulations!

Message edited by author 2010-01-13 00:29:13.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:19:00 PM
I am glad this won, definitely the best out of pack IMO. Congrats with the Blue, PB and first ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:17:00 PM
Huge congrats , BRILLIANT shot in a wonderful location.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:15:38 PM
I'm so glad this won - what a lovely shot! Congratulations!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:10:40 PM
Great shot! congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:10:24 PM
This is a beautiful capture. It tells so much about her life.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:09:56 PM
Congratulations! Very well deserving & one of my highest rated shot in the contest!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/12/2010 07:06:40 PM
Wonderful portrait and my favorite for this challenge!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/12/2010 04:58:24 PM
This is probably going to get other ribbons as well, but I just can't help myself. It's clearly the best picture and best fulfillment of the challenge, even if there are tons of women who walk their geese all over town.

Posthumous Blue Ribbon,

Message edited by author 2014-05-29 13:21:48.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/11/2010 06:13:10 PM
Great image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/11/2010 01:46:22 PM
Very interesting shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/09/2010 06:50:10 PM
Absolutely lovely! One of my favorites in this challenge
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/08/2010 04:12:25 PM
Excellent job on composition and the processing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/08/2010 11:14:10 AM
excellent
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/08/2010 09:16:34 AM
Well done-- the comp, light, toning, everything.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/08/2010 03:36:21 AM
Ribbon material.
Incredible picture on the best challenge I've voted so far.
Fantastic subject, light, monotones and framing.
The picture of a lifetime.
If I'll ever get a print this is going to be the first.
Added to favorites.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/07/2010 06:59:44 AM
love it. no need to ramble on what I like about it. nothing to critique.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/07/2010 03:39:01 AM
I absolutely love this picture; very story telling and wonderful portrait.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/06/2010 07:53:25 PM
Great shot! Love the lighting, post processing and story behind the shot. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/06/2010 07:21:57 PM
Well done! 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/06/2010 05:33:52 PM
Very good one of my top picks. Special image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/06/2010 06:55:43 AM
Great image- top 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/05/2010 09:28:08 PM
Interesting subject.
Like the sepia tones.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/06/2025 03:01:04 AM EDT.