Sheri, Furnas, Sao Miguel

Posted by Henry (Fall River, United States) on 23 April 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Nikon F2 with 50mm lens, ASA400 film

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Comments (8)

Zach from Le Mans, France

Great texture on her face, and nice depth of field.

23 Apr 2008 1:08pm

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Henry, is this something cultural ? whatever it has great contrast and clarity. The BW is superb.

23 Apr 2008 1:21pm

@Observing: Yes, I guess you could consider it cultural. Furnas is a town on Sao Miguel in the Azores. It is in an area that is active with geothermal energy. There are many hot springs and geysers. At one of the hot springs is a small cave and the locals believe it has therapeutic properties. They will sit in the hot springs. Then put the mud on their faces and bodies and allow it to dry and then rinse it in the hot springs again. They also believe the waters have healing properties. If I recall correctly, there are several tapped springs each with its own beneficial qualities. The local fill their bottles as needed.