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the outsider


the outsider
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Copyright: eleen foo (fooeleen) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 478 W: 32 N: 535] (2316)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-25
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-04-14 12:24
Viewed: 508
Points: 32
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the outsider

everyday he holds back to observe
to see the world around him evolve
into an enormous monster
a monster that produces tons of daily waste...

here he is hard at work
noone's looking
or maybe they just don't care
he has gone beyond humiliation
all he needs is something,
anything he could exchange
to survive another day....

he has nothing to be ashamed of
nothing to be sad about
he is working as hard as others
sometimes maybe a lot more...

what's in his past?
noone knows,
and his future is just as bleak,
yet as i walk pass this hardworking soul,
i know he'll make it
because there's a glint of hope
there's a look of contentment
there's a look of peace
as i walk by
as i walk by.

photo taken on a stroll out to Penang town.
i desaturated the photo a little, i like it better this way. sorry folks i have not been dropping in....hope this looks ok.

take care all, have a good weekend ahead!

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  • mwebr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 450 W: 141 N: 666] (3402)
  • [2005-04-14 12:44]

Hi Eleen,
I think this looks fantastic. Especially with the desaturation. Love the compostion of the scooters/mopeds. The DOF is great to my eyes. Very crisp with great light levels.
I have one suggetion-to crop the left side just a bit more to cut out the middle and upper left thingy kind of barely sticking out into the photo. Anyway, really love the atmosphere, mood and overall feel of this shot. Wonderful. Hope all is going well.

Michael

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  • Riz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 31 N: 100] (523)
  • [2005-04-14 12:45]

it seems to look naturally sepia well seen good eye. great job nice shot!

the DOF and color reflects the mood very well
i like it :)

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  • hojper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 687 W: 111 N: 847] (4087)
  • [2005-04-14 13:14]

Hey you, I see that I have some catching up to do on your collection. This is also a nice urban shot - would qualify for my series with a 12& gaussian blur - and the desaturation work is nice. I don't know if I would have left so much wall in on the right, but I guess it kinda fits.

Extra points for the desaturation!! It looks fantastic! It's a great city shot filled with daily life action. You composed the image very well!
Congratulations.
Ana

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  • letr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1162 W: 419 N: 1111] (6780)
  • [2005-04-14 18:12]

Very well seen for the desaturation on the surraundings Eleen, that way the attention goes to the main subject ..good shot with a good note.

I like these wide angle photos. Very nice composition. Nice lighting and unsaturated colors. Nice sharpness too. Very nice. JP Points tomorrow. :)

*** Just added points. JP

Nice everyday life shot. The desaturation works very well.

very nice shot, the destaruration works well.good composition too.i like the note too.well done!

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 370 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2005-04-15 16:46]

Excellent composition, Eleen... I love the wide aspect and the partial desaturation you used. And your note, of course. TFS.

It is a really good photo from urban life...Its colours make this mood strong...I like the sharpness and the depth of field...Excellent work Eleen...

Can

Hi Eleen,
Hi Eleen,
Interesting moody picture. Very suitable note too.
Well one and have a good weekend too, Rob

Beautiful work eleen, the image is very quite a little made up damage this end of wheel on the left, but that does not make twists with your photograph. The desaturation is well made and gives to the photograph a great dimension.
Beautiful work.
Friendships
jp
***
Beau travail eleen, l'image est très bien composée un peu dommage ce bout de roue sur la gauche, mais cela ne fait pas de tord à ta photo.
La désaturation est bien faite et donne à la photo une grande dimension.
Beau travail.
Amitiés
jp

ah les HONDA moto!
celebre dans toute l'asie!
belle realisation de la photo avec desaturation.
good shot eleen!
bye....tanbinh.

hi eleen.. once again.. a very nice street photo from you.. i think you are developing your own style in street photography nowdays.. as your 'eye' and 'heart' are more sensitive than me.. often u 'see' things that i dont see.. and back to this photo..i think the composition really good.. well framed too.. very very good job!!!

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  • jafsc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 504 W: 53 N: 88] (4621)
  • [2005-05-21 20:45]

I love your work Eleen. Is so special and stimulates various kinds of feelings. I think I'll came back moare frequently to your gallery :)Your notes are as poems in resonance with pictures..Bravo!
José

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