The portrait of this lady was taken while I was walking around Mesa Island, Flores, Indonesia, which has a population of around 1,500 people. Fresh water is not available on the island.
What gorgeous colors! I am glad you are in a part of the world where darker skin tone is the norm and people dress with such colorful aplomb. Many Americans — most still of a pasty white complexion — would not risk such a thing (which is probably a blessing to all of us :)). Another winning portrait, Joshi. Your work in this vein consistently reminds me how beautiful the human face can be.
How do you manage to get these lovely people to pose for you? Most islanders I’ve met shy away from the cameras. I think they get fed up with having strangers take their photos which I can completely understand.
Joshi Daniel Photography 
This is so lovely, especially for the colors. What do they do to get water then? rain?
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Thank you :)
They get water in cans from an another island.
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Also interested in what they use for water.
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They get water in cans from an another island.
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Bon jour,
Tu choisis toujours des visages qui renvoient des émotions.
Encore un superbe portrait.
Bonne journée
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Thank you :)
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As usual, beautiful. She must work hard for water 😊
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Thank you Mabel :)
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Stunning.
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Thank you :)
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Lovely smile and portrait
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Thank you Marie :)
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What a gorgeous face, full of love.
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:)
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She has a strange feeling of peace on her face even in this hardship of life…
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:)
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simply…. beautiful!
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Thank you :)
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Beautiful portrait _()_
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Thank you Rupam :)
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i like the way people trust you when you picture them ;)good one
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Lovely to know that :)
Thank you :)
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No fresh water on the island! That is amazing for those 1500 people on it but from her face, she does has fresh look!
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They get water in cans from an another island.
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Peaceful.
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:)
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Wonderful lighting on the face
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Thank you :)
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What gorgeous colors! I am glad you are in a part of the world where darker skin tone is the norm and people dress with such colorful aplomb. Many Americans — most still of a pasty white complexion — would not risk such a thing (which is probably a blessing to all of us :)). Another winning portrait, Joshi. Your work in this vein consistently reminds me how beautiful the human face can be.
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It is so good to hear the thoughts from a different corner of the earth. Thank you Cate :)
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Seduction on air. Beautiful shot. With smile!
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Thank you :)
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so beautiful. Thank you Joshi.
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Thank you :)
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Love it, the colours are gorgeous.
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Happy to know that :)
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An elegant and charming Lady,a fantastic portrait!Excellent work,dear Joshi.
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Thank you :)
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very beautiful!!!
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:)
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💕
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:)
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Reblogged this on Vietnam Travel & Trade Portal .
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truly kind
expression :-)
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Yeah :)
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Very good!
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Thank you Rajiv :)
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Great portrait, i like tones !
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Thank you :)
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Stunning!
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Thank you Christy :)
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I like the composition – the balanced elements make for another excellent photo.
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Thank you :)
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Colorful, an appealing portrait. Do they bring in water by tanker?
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They get water in cans from an another island.
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Wow. Gorgeous. :) Blessings Joshi!
Debbie
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Thank you Debbie :)
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beautiful
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:)
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Just gorgeous!
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❤
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:)
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You certainly have a way with portraits
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Thank you :)
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Love this catch ! Great portrait ! Well done !
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Thank you Olivier :)
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Lovely!
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:)
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Nice.
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Thank you :)
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Joshi, you always capture a person’s essence. Love your work!
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Thank you Ann :)
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This is absolutely beautiful!
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:)
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Wonderful!
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Thank you Maniparna :)
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How do you manage to get these lovely people to pose for you? Most islanders I’ve met shy away from the cameras. I think they get fed up with having strangers take their photos which I can completely understand.
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I think this island is not that touristy. So people were okay to be photographed.
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Beautiful photo of a beautiful subject :-)
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Thank you :)
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She looks like a very happy lady who has found inner peace.
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Hehe :)
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Reblogged this on Sarah Swinford Photography and commented:
Beautiful portrait. This is everything I aspire to be.
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Thank you :)
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Stunning shot! Strong emotions in the photo 😊 Very sad about the water, how do they go about getting some?
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Thank you :)
They get water in cans from an another island.
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Nice detail … lovely shot!
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Thank you :)
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Lovely light, colors, and of course, her expression, too.
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aussi beaux dans la couleur tes portraits
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aussi beaux dans la couleur tes portraits
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Thank you :)
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such a tender portrait Joshi
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Thank you :)
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No freh water but a fresh woman , she ‘s so lovely ! Phil
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:)
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A beautiful portrait Joshi. You have a wonderful way of capturing the emotion.
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Thank you so much Sue :)
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Relaxed and lovely, Joshi. The colors and light work so well. I am wondering what is done for water?
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Thank you Jane :)
They get water in cans from an another island.
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Lovely one, JD.
And what a sweet face. :)
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Thank you :)
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What a wonderful expression. :) :)
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Beautiful … and such a gentle face
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:)
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You have a gift of bringing magic into the eyes of those you photograph.
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Thank you so much :)
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Amazing work! Lovely seeing faces from all around the world
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Thank you :)
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Awesome portrait.
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Thank you :)
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Beautiful…
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What a beautiful lady! Her eyes and smile show a beautiful heart as well. I love your pictures. Thanks for liking my post, so I could find your work!
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Thank you Cindy :)
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There’s a regality and peacefulness about her. Beautifully captured!
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Thank you Connie :)
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Beautiful
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:)
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