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03-SEP-2011

The woman in the golden scarf, Cuenca, Ecuador, 2011

I photographed this woman over several days as she worked in her clothing stall at the city’s San Francisco market. I liked this portrait because it captures the care – and love – she brings to her work. Much of what she sells is hand made, and she brings years of knowledge to her craft. I frame her in the colors of her wares, but it is the rich color of her gold scarf and the golden chains on her neck that best define the tradition in which she works.

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Phil Douglis11-Oct-2011 04:31
Yes, there is a sense of pride of work in this image, as well as accomplishment. The golden scarf and necklace symbolize the excellence you speak of here, Carol.
Carol E Sandgren11-Oct-2011 03:54
Her art is very beautiful and we can see the labor intensity with her face drawn down to focus on her work. The woman looks proud and relaxed as she works. The gold scarf seems to define her excellence to me.
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