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... skaters rule??


... skaters rule??
Photo Information
Copyright: Anneke Reiss (Ejtaan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 971 W: 99 N: 2249] (11339)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-19
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation, Architecture, Decisive Moment, Action
Camera: Nikon D70, 18-70 Nikkor DX
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-02 16:23
Viewed: 652
Points: 37
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Do skaters really rule??
Here in Holland we have special skate tracks for the youngsters to get rid of some energy.
In the city of Kunming we saw a small group of boys trying to find a little space for themselves in the busy traffic.
I really think it's awful that these kids have to play in right in the middle of traffic.
Traffic in Chinese cities is absolutely HELL!!!
We have been told that traffic takes it's toll every day. Every year in all of China 100.000 people get killed in traffic. An unbelievable number.
And these kids play there......

The usual PP work done: sharpen, add some saturation.

Cheers,
Anneke

Silke, GreenBaron, Hendrika, PierreFrigon, norenastramus, milas, joopschotsman, s_a_s_h_a, Viking, Josine, riverfriends, perryhooter has marked this note useful
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To Hendrika: slaap...Ejtaan 2 07-03 02:33
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Hi Anneke, I have just put my paintbrush down to check on TL. My hands are sore from decorating now. Lovely capture here my friend. Much going on lovely bright crisp colours and I loke the POV too,

TFS regards Helen

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1407 W: 130 N: 3826] (15900)
  • [2007-07-02 16:30]

Hi Anneke


Great street shot.. and a good capture of the kids daily life... I like that the 3 kids are all in different action shots! from you POV that intersection is HUGE!

we also have "skate parks" (well that is what we call them!) for the kids.. but you still see them on church steps and in town or anything that has a rail! lol.....

The "golden arches" are everywhere!

Tricia

Yup you're right it is dangerous in China. And kids are just playing around...
This picture shows how it is in China.
It's a good capture of what is going on every day in China.
David

Very good street capture. Excellent sharpness and details.
Good composition.
TFS
Piet

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2007-07-03 9:54]

Fabulous capture of real like again!
Great combination: the skaters and the modern buildings and adverts in the BG
TFS
Silke
:)

LOVE this Anneke! wonderful street scene! But I hate to tell you this,.......motorcyclist rule!... HAHAHAA!
Nice shot!
Linda
B-0
I'll be back........

Hi Anneke.
Excellent colour and details of this beautiful place.Lovely capture and shot.well done my friend.
TFS.Greetings.
H.Ayhan

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2720 W: 405 N: 2973] (32719)
  • [2007-07-03 12:48]

merhaba Anneke;
verynice composition and captured..super...
selamlar

Ook weer een mooie aanvulling Anneke! Grappig dat de jeugd daarginds er ook mee bezig is. Ach ja, de wereld is klein, nietwaar?
De plaat zit weer lekker in elkaar en geeft een mooi overzicht.
groeten,
Joop!

Hi Anneke,
Beautiful urban shot, looks like China's Piccadilly.
Composition with the skaters, auto traffic and the modern buildings with advertisement is wonderful.
Good job.

Best Regards,
Alex

Nou ik zie het al, hier valt voor een bezoeker niets te verbeteren (dudeljoo) Groet

Rob

Brrr - awfull statistics - hope these kids are not going to end up another statistic.
Hi Anneke, hier zat je dus op je hurken omhoog te kijken naar het straatbeeld om je heen - kon je direct in slaap vallen of lag je 's avonds nog na te denken over alle nieuwe indrukken die jullie op hadden gedaan.
Als je met deze foto's bezig bent, heb je vast nog napret...
TFS
Els
:)volgen

Hoi Ennie,
Great urban shot, indeed a dangerous place to play. Those Chines traffic casualties statistics are indeed horifying, well your posting is great a nice contribution to the portfolio of Chinese pictures here on TL.
TFS my dear An,
Hans

:) Later...

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2007-07-04 8:49]

Hallo Anneke
de jeugd is overal hetzelfde.
Mooie sfeerfoto.
Gr Jos
P**

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  • Josine Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 21 N: 652] (4069)
  • [2007-07-05 23:59]

Hoi Anneke
Very colourful and appealing compo !
Interesting PP

Josine

Hi Anneke:
This is an amazing capture:)
Good controlled exposures to have everything in focus...
The framing is equally super!
TFS
David

Hello Anneke!

A very actual shot of the new street life in China. Every city seems to be now a Metropolis with huge traffic , street signs, and thousands of pedestrians, bikes, scooters, cars, etc....

Cool composition to demonstrate your note. Well done.
Robert

Hi Anneke,

I see your concern, but Kunming's traffic is actually rather tame and safe by Chinese standards. Since arriving here in January 2005, I haven't seen the site of a single serious accident. That's not to say that they don't happen, of course, but it's not really that bad here. The worst stuff usually happens on the highways and country roads, where people often may as well drive blindfolded.

An interesting take, but I think that the photo is far too dark and lacking in contrast to really do it justice and bring it out.

;-D

A

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1368 W: 0 N: 1670] (13545)
  • [2007-12-31 7:56]

Veel geluk ,gezondheid en fotoplezier volgend jaar Anneke!
jan

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