Project RuSu 365
Henri Cartier-Bresson said, "Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.", so bear with us...
Making pelmeni. (5.25.2012)
Originally from Siberia, pelmeni's the Russian equivalent of ravioli - a little meat-filled dumpling that's boiled & served with butter & sour cream. It's widely eaten throughout the country & sold frozen in the supermarkets. Some, like this woman, still make it from scratch.
This shot somewhat epitomizes [to me] how our perceptions are deeply influenced by our cultural reference points. Rustem sees this as a typical village woman making a tasty Russian delicacy. Admittedly, I'm not a fan of pelmeni - something about the meat & spices combination doesn't appeal to me. That aside, when I look at this, all I can think of is yuck, as my eyes are drawn to those short, dirty fingernails engaged in food prep and, to a lesser extent, their disparity with the imitation pearls.
Thanks for you comments yesterday.
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Julie
on June 11, 2012Perfection!
Byron Fair Photography
on May 26, 2012Very nice
SundaysChildSnapShots
on May 26, 2012Oh wow! Fantastic detail in that skin! Terrific close shot, too. Thank you for the warm welcome back :)
Hershy
on May 26, 2012Interesting shot & commentary! In India we have many street-side stalls where food is made by hand. Some people swear that's the reason why it tastes good! :))
Kelly Headrick (HeadrickStudios)
on May 26, 2012I like it, even the dirty fingernails
TinaMarie Gardner
on May 26, 2012great close up crop and monotone pp.
Gene Hyder
on May 26, 2012Outstanding.
Matthew George
on May 26, 2012Great details in the hands!
Douglas Sandquist Photography
on May 26, 2012Interesting... I'm going to side with you.. I don't see food, I see fingernails from hard labor..
Donna McCommon
on May 26, 2012Hands always make a great shot and this one is super.