The Waterman

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• bri (2124)
• [2009-04-22 4:01]
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Brilliant view of daily life and this guys determination to get the water delivered shows. Nice contrast on the b&w, mebbie a little ott on the vinegretting on the edges corners in my oppinion, but a brilliant capture.
TFS
Bri

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• manujmehta (11894)
• [2009-04-22 4:08]
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hello Allan
how are you friend
nice street shot and fine treatment
good shades and light
fine b/w conversions
good work

regards
Manuj Mehta

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• Mitch (697)
• [2009-04-22 5:40]
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This really is a powerful, photo-journalistic shot Allan.

Excellent choice to convert to B&W to add mood and drama.
Not too sure on the comment about vignetting made by Bri..Was this purposely done, or is it a trait that the camera has on longer focal lenghts with filters attached?

You've caught in an instant the constant hardship these people have to deal with on a day to day basis for such things we take for granted.
Good informative note too.



Thansk,

Martin

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• luckybry (6499)
• [2009-04-22 8:35]

hi Allan
a excellent shot looks good in black and white good pp work nice subject all round good one tfs
regards brya

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• rewshearer (20664)
• [2009-04-22 20:12]

Hi Allan

That's the stuff! Great shot. When captured an image with the human element like this, it's always best to get their face, their expression, the front-on view - and this is so powerful because of it.

That looks like a serious weight of water he's carrying, and the look on his face confirms it.

Good job with the b&w and vignette to eliminate the distractions and concentrate attention on your subject.

Rew

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• sophie (895)
• [2009-04-22 21:03]

Very strong picture that show a hard worker...

Very interesting comment too.

TFS

Sophie

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• dareco (15107)
• [2009-04-25 7:23]

A very common scene in the Philippines, and as always a smile :) Very good b&w, excellent detail and contrast. TFS