Morning in the Squatters' Settlement

Critiques [Translate]

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• chrisJ (28213)
• [2008-08-28 2:48]

Hi Rew

A superb daily life scene amply illustrating this impoverished neighbourhood of Manila. Good sharpness & colour. The diagonal road at right adds good linear perspective & dynamism. Tfs!

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• Janice (28231)
• [2008-08-28 2:49]
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Thanks Rew for sharing their world with us. We are so blessed here in NZ. At least our poor have govt handouts.
It looks like they are maybe trying to sell from their doors too.
I can't critique the photo, but you have got me thinking of these people and life in the Philippines.
Thank you
Janice

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• marcocig (3121)
• [2008-08-28 2:51]
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hi Rew,
intriguing shot, full of interesting scenes all along the eye path.
but why that dark cloud on the top??

cheers

M

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• roald (434)
• [2008-08-28 2:54]
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hi rew.

this is awesome. it draws the viewers attention from the door to the left till the end of the road. it seems like every inch of it had a story to tell. the selected DOF works very well with this compo. well done, my congratulation. (not just with the compo but with the risk you have taken in going to the place)

roald

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• y2kosan (1464)
• [2008-08-28 3:10]
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rew,

as always, your POV will always be unique from us pilipinos. with great respect, you have embraced it and understand the tradition and the way of life. your compositions hold meaning to us from distant places. it humbles us. it reminds us of our beginnings. nicely done kaibigan ko. mabuhay ka lage.

y2koSan

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• jowhitee (2722)
• [2008-08-28 3:46]
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typical street of a poor neighborhood. Though some of the things you mentioned were true, some are not. NOT everyone of them are outlaws. You've only seen the 'face' of it. You've got to live with them for at least a day to understand why they are in such state of life. Your note imo is a judgment error.

*burned upper part of your image is unnecessary and too distracting.

jowhite

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• wieyos (7306)
• [2008-08-28 4:21]
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Rew, i can't afford to miss your Philippines travelogue series. besides appreciating your great shots i take note of your informative & guiding notes.....for i am going to visit there before year end.

to me this is a common sight. but the beauty of your capturing it and the way you narrate really add a highly journalistic flavour to your work.

just wondering, out of my ignorance, why is the top part blackened?

TFS
regards
Agoes

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• teamill (1102)
• [2008-08-28 5:29]

I'm kind of speechless looking at this shot Rew. I know poverty exists everywhere in the world, but of course we see nothing like this in Canada. So sad to see.
Thanks for giving us a glimpse into daily life on that street. As always, your great note is what really makes the shot come to life.
Trudy

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• dareco (11278)
• [2008-08-28 6:34]

Another capture that brings back memories. I also walked all through this area with no problems at all, just smiles and friendship. It was one of those time when I wished I could win a huge lottery. You've shown the community very well!!! Thanks! Have a great day!

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• cknara (410)
• [2008-08-28 6:46]

Nice street light photo.Good composition.Color & Sharpness are also good.

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• coed1992 (4601)
• [2008-08-28 8:03]
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nice composition Rew, again an image that tells a story of some of our kabayans.they have a reason why they are in those levels of life. for that reason there is no option but to survive and tackle the challenges of life, what ever it maybe Filipinos don't
deny it but faces them with courage.TFS.
regards................andres

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• boonie (6780)
• [2008-08-28 12:02]

Good image of the human condition here. A look at another part of the world from a different perspective. Your composition draws me through the picture wanting to see what is further back. Thanks for venturing with you camera.

Dan

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• pikas (1078)
• [2008-08-28 12:31]
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Hello Rew,

Excellent composition, original with great mood. Wondefull colors and detail.

Magnific capture!!!

Greetings from Portugal,

Mário

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• Fernol (312)
• [2008-08-28 12:52]

It's admire the fact that you can go from portrait photographer to journalistic photographer!


.....inspiring.....

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• manujmehta (4977)
• [2008-08-29 2:15]

hello Rew
nice colours, good expouser
fine depth and the angle.
good street life, this is a common view of asia. you have got a clear street. :)
nice composition

regards
Manuj Mehta
:) tm

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• fotomek (741)
• [2008-08-29 3:51]

excellent shot! I love such climats! :)

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• yetis_bey (400)
• [2008-08-30 3:34]

Amazing color. Good light and bright, very good sharp. Original job.
best regards
hikmet

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• szatanowska (2747)
• [2008-08-30 7:27]

Hi REW..

another great report..
a lot is going on there!
Its very meaningfull shot and one that makes us think..
everyone can relate!
well done..
TFS
Take Care

Ania

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• RSK (3830)
• [2008-09-03 17:55]

Hi Rew,I like your documentary this image gives us a first hand look at how these people's, daily lives are like,we forget at times, there's another world beyond our doorstep that hass pretty hard living conditions,thanks for reminding us.
TFS

Ron

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• philwalters (2860)
• [2008-09-06 0:48]

Hi Rew. Excellent shot, has a journalistic mood. We like it. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil.

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• EOSF1 (18942)
• [2008-09-07 7:09]

Hello Rew, interresting picture, well seen and done, great note, thanks!

Mario

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• pozaru (16615)
• [2008-09-17 4:14]

This street series is really great !


congrats and thanks,
v

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• Tim (1127)
• [2008-09-24 20:04]
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The content of your description is touching and as good as the photo itself Rew. I think the first of the 2 workshops would have been worthy of a seperate post. The 2nd one was charming of the family but of course a bit distracting with the gentleman cut out. Thanks for sharing this portion of the world with us! God's best!
Tim

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• clic (4165)
• [2008-10-29 8:07]

Hello Rew
Henri Cartier Bresson, the late French photographer used to take such interesting daily lifes in black and white with the ancestor of the Leica camera!
He walked incognito as you did and that's how he photographed true expressions.
Very informative picture and note.
Best regards.
Robert