Practicing the craft: macro portrait of a carved wooden head

[JBW]

We were gifted this carving about twenty years ago. Thanks Samuel and Marylou.

Sony Alpha a 58 ~ Tamron 90 mm 272E ~ ISO 100 ~ F/16 ~ 1s ~ Fiji ~ Natural Light ~ Side Lit

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured.

[Mike Buckley]

Great use of light to create a three-dimensional feel. Very nice composition, too! Consider using a polarizer to determine if you prefer the difference. I don't remember whether you have one but it's likely that I've mentioned it in the past.

I'm surprised that you're calling this a macro shot. What size is the scene?

[JBW]

Great use of light to create a three-dimensional feel. Very nice composition, too! Consider using a polarizer to determine if you prefer the difference. I don't remember whether you have one but it's likely that I've mentioned it in the past.

I'm surprised that you're calling this a macro shot. What size is the scene?

Chin to hat brim 1 3/4 inches. One day I might buy a polarizer.

[Mike Buckley]

I don't remember seeing such a tiny wood carving of a person. Thanks for sharing your photo of it!

[Wavelength]

This is full of life; really attractive

[Geoff F]

Good detail from such a small figure.

[AlwaysOnAuto]

Hey Brian, I looked at your photo and said HEY! I know that face!
From a wood carving my Grandmother brought back from one of her trips in the mid-60's.

[JBW]

Yup it is a traditional carving. I'm betting yours has an Ilocos area native back pack.

[JBW]

Good detail from such a small figure.

skilled carvers with limited resources

[JBW]

This is full of life; really attractive

it's a fine carving

[AlwaysOnAuto]

He does indeed have a backpack on but, he's also riding a big water buffalo. I'll try to get a good picture of it all today.