Coconut shell seller by peterdegraaff

Coconut shell seller

...morning market, Ubud.

Yashica A TLR
Kodak Ektar 100ASA Colour Negative Film.

Many thanks for all you comments, and support. I have had developed many rolls of film taken in Bali and will post over coming days a sample. Wonderfully many people, particularly the older folk, in Bali don't mind having their photos taken if asked. I am pleased with the results, and clearly the much slower process of composition which takes place with a 1950s Twins Lens Reflex camera was at a pace which enabled subjects to prepare themselves and enjoy the moment.
Love the POV Peter, and the colours make this shot stand out.
June 16th, 2012  
Wonderful shot!! great colours and composition :) Her smile is lovely. The Balinese people are gorgeous, so peaceful and happy :)
June 16th, 2012  
Excellent photos Peter.. Look forward to seeing more over time..
June 16th, 2012  
Wonderful street shot. If you crop out the arm at the right it will bring the attention back to her wonderful face.
June 16th, 2012  
lovely colours here - she's got a wonderful smile
June 16th, 2012  
wow....give him money for the shell...otherwise dog is there....he will not leave....what a wonderful shot Sir...
June 16th, 2012  
Instant fave from me Peter. Wonderful image.
June 16th, 2012  
This group of photos reminds me of stuff I captured in Bali when I first got there and was shooting film. There are still sights in Bali that never change :) Nice to see...
June 16th, 2012  
I have enjoyed all your shots from your vacation and this is no exception. Terrific POV
June 16th, 2012  
Amazing candid shot. Love the pov and the colours. Love her smile. fav
June 16th, 2012  
Beautiful picture ... love it!
June 16th, 2012  
Excellent capture of this entertaining street scene, Peter. Love it!
June 16th, 2012  
Fantastic perspective!
June 16th, 2012  
Rob
Excellent street capture! She has a lovely smile!
June 16th, 2012  
Fab pov and great capture.
June 16th, 2012  
Love this shot, what a fabulous smile she has! =)
June 16th, 2012  
Such interesting composition. Love the sleeping dog and the lines in the steps. The older woman has great character.
June 16th, 2012  
What a wonderful smile! She is a lovely woman, and this is a fabulous shot! 8)
June 16th, 2012  
Very nice street scene and capture!
June 16th, 2012  
This is a wonderful shot!
June 16th, 2012  
Great capture!
June 16th, 2012  
She looks much sweeter and happier. I would talk to her. Love the POV
June 16th, 2012  
Love her expression that you have captured
June 16th, 2012  
Gorgeous image.
June 16th, 2012  
Thats one great market. Looks like to dog is keeping guard.
June 16th, 2012  
Awesome shot
June 16th, 2012  
This is awesome ..... love the dog the woman and the street
June 16th, 2012  
Great composition with so much to look at! Fav...her smile made me smile :)
June 16th, 2012  
What a wonderful capture, Peter. Love it.
June 16th, 2012  
What a wonderful capture Peter! Fav : )
June 16th, 2012  
I just love that lady and I don't even know her. But her image shows so much of her personality. I would have bought all of her coconuts. What do you do with them?
June 16th, 2012  
what a lovely image, and beautiful smile! Love the DOF and of course the sleeping dog!!
June 16th, 2012  
Thanks for taking us along to Bali. Excellent shot.
June 16th, 2012  
Fabulous street shot Peter, perfect POV.
June 16th, 2012  
You made her smile, Peter! Lovely capture and POV!
June 16th, 2012  
Lovely shot of local day to day life!!I love taking these sort of shots when I go abroad,not just the touristy ones.They add so much flavour to a trip!! FAV!
June 16th, 2012  
Love this image! Her smile is so genuine, even though her possessions may be few! I'm curious about why one would buy coconut shells. It looks like your photographing didn't bother the dog! Fav!
June 16th, 2012  
Her face and smile tell a thousand tales, great street photograph.
June 16th, 2012  
good candid, like the balance, the resting dog, and her smiling face
June 16th, 2012  
Wonderful street shot - the woman is priceless and the dog, so sweet!
June 16th, 2012  
The smile is so infectious and the snoozing pooch is so cute--really great street snap PDG! :-)
June 16th, 2012  
Like how you've composed this. She looks fab.
June 16th, 2012  
An amazing film shot Peter! Love the composition, the dof, the tones! Fav! A quick film question...do you scan the printed image or the negatives?
June 16th, 2012  
What a wonderful smile and the dog sleeping on the steps just adds to the surroundings. Wonderful!!
June 16th, 2012  
Amazing toothless smile....how lovely you are using 35mm, rather suits the surroundings, slow life...........fabulous shot
June 16th, 2012  
Ira
Wonderful picture!
June 16th, 2012  
Fab PoV and composition!
June 16th, 2012  
wow! Cool POV!! Love it!
June 16th, 2012  
Awesome! So much too see!
June 16th, 2012  
Bep
Beautiful street shot; made me think immediately of Harry Belafonte's song about a coconut woman.
June 16th, 2012  
@aleksandra I scan the negatives myself with 35mm film with a little scanner I bought. It is worth getting one as if you are using film a lot it will save you lots in the as you will only pay for developing. With 120 film the lab scans for me onto a cd. They have a very high quality scanner and the results are excellent.
June 16th, 2012  
@carmichaelbev @calm The use shells to put things in and, also as a mould for collecting cane sugar nectar
June 16th, 2012  
As a vendor at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, I have the privilege of working alongside our farmers and flower vendors. There is a rich history there. It's their famikys land they plant and harvest. The children sell, the grandparents sell. The parents work the land. There is a great pride they have... You've captured that in this photograph. It reminds me of the hardworking people I have the privilege of calling friends. BRAVO!
June 16th, 2012  
wonderful candid image, the dog doesn't look too fussed at all
Love that you are using film
June 16th, 2012  
so lovely Peter. Ubud is one of my favourite places.
June 16th, 2012  
gosh I love these portraits! the other one was incredible too ( http://365project.org/peterdegraaff/play/2012-05-17)
June 16th, 2012  
Love this.l. Fav
June 17th, 2012  
Great angle, great subject, subtle colours. Fav
June 17th, 2012  
A wonderfully composed street shot. Love the dog sleeping on the step.
June 17th, 2012  
This is delightful
June 17th, 2012  
@peterdegraaff - I would love it just because it seems very unusual to me. Plus, she looks like a gentle soul.
June 17th, 2012  
Great perspective and composition.
June 17th, 2012  
What a wonderful portrait and street shot! Love it! Fav
June 17th, 2012  
I love her smile! Great perspective and the light works wonderfully.
June 17th, 2012  
Wonderfully relaxed smile, and you did a great job composing this - what do they do with the coconut shells?
June 17th, 2012  
Wonderful composition, worth the effort.
June 17th, 2012  
Fav .. Love your perspective and the composition. The lady is a great subject :)
June 17th, 2012  
Her Smile Lights up the whole pic..great color and wonderful composiiton!
June 17th, 2012  
This is so terrific. That dog sleeping on the step makes is so special. Great composition.
June 17th, 2012  
love the street candid captures of people in their normal day of life.
June 17th, 2012  
Love the compo and how the girl smiles :)
June 17th, 2012  
Great shot. Nice to see her smiling to the camera. In many cases they turn the face away.
June 17th, 2012  
This one is such a wonderful composition and depiction of every day life...love her joy
June 17th, 2012  
this one is fantastic, love the pov!
June 17th, 2012  
wonderful street scene here Peter - really nicely captured
June 17th, 2012  
very nice street shot, she is posing for you with a beautiful smile : lucky you!
June 17th, 2012  
What a lovely smile.
June 17th, 2012  
Such beautiful people and such genuine smiles. Just beautiful Peter.
June 18th, 2012  
Terrific pov, lovely capture
June 18th, 2012  
I love your composition of this - the steps, the dog, the backdrop. Her smile is so beautiful. All I could think was what a sweet and lovely soul.
June 18th, 2012  
I love her beautiful smile!! Fantastic!
June 18th, 2012  
Beautiful capture of life. Love the tones the film gives to the photo.
June 18th, 2012  
So sweet! She looks so happy!
June 18th, 2012  
Fabulous series of shots Peter portraying life over there.
June 18th, 2012  
Mel
oh i love this one, great scene and portrait, fav
June 18th, 2012  
Pam
This is such an excellent street shot!!
June 18th, 2012  
great layers in this photo with the dog, the steps, the subject and the background market.
June 18th, 2012  
Love the POV looking up the steps with all the points of interest; the dog, the old lady and the woman at work in the background xx
June 18th, 2012  
Gorgeous lady with such an inviting smile
June 18th, 2012  
There seems to be a row of vendors.. this shot of the old woman selling her wares is very pleasing to look at. she gave a nice smile for the camera..
June 19th, 2012  
love this shot
June 19th, 2012  
beautiful, in so many ways!!
June 19th, 2012  
Wonderful capture! Love the tones & her smile!
June 19th, 2012  
Beautiful! love the POV! :D
June 19th, 2012  
omg.....this is a fantstic image! fav!
June 20th, 2012  
Lovely street life shot. NIce one.
June 20th, 2012  
I love how this shot is so natural in every way- a slice of life and someone who is happy in the moment.
June 20th, 2012  
Love this shot and perspective! Just fantastic!
June 21st, 2012  
eva
Amazing shot. Love it. A definite fav.
June 21st, 2012  
Love!
June 21st, 2012  
Superb street shot. You have caught her so naturally, lovely smile.
June 22nd, 2012  
Fantastic shot. Congratulations.
July 24th, 2012  
Super candid shot. Love her expression, the pooch and the stairs. Just wonderful, Peter!
March 8th, 2013  
Just reading your interview - love this Peter ...fav!!
March 9th, 2013  
Film definitely captures the depth of range of the photo Great shot lovely clarity
March 23rd, 2013  
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