These are images of Nirmalabai Jadhav made one late evening in Korgaon in north Goa. She was crossing the village square when I first noticed her. When I went up and asked if she would agree to a portrait, she was moved to tears.

Nirmala Jadhav of Korgaon, Goa
5D Mark II, 135L

Crossing the street
5D Mark II, 135L

Nirmalabai
5D Mark II, 135L
Image 3 is just magnificent. Seldom do you see such definition in such a close-up. Wonderful.
# 3 brings out tears in my eyes.
absolutely top class !
Your photos shed some light on the life she has lived. Otherwise I could not even imagine. Thank you!