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We propose a method of face description for facial image retrieval from a large data base and for MPEG-7 (Moving Picture Experts Group) standardisation. The novel descriptor is obtained by decomposing a face image into several components and then combining the component features. The decomposition combined with LDA (Linear Discriminant Analysis) provides discriminative facial descriptions that are less sensitive to light and pose changes. Each facial component is represented in its Fisher space and another LDA is then applied to compactly combine the features of the components. To enhance retrieval accuracy further, a simple pose classification and transformation technique is performed, followed by recursive matching. Our algorithm has been developed to deal with the problem of face image retrieval from huge databases such as those found in Internet environments. Such retrieval requires a …