hard worker, a photo from Kalimantan Timur, Kalimantan

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Searex-4 Rig, swamp barge.

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pedros (328) 2005-02-20 1:12 [Comment]

quantabeh (5205) 2005-02-20 1:27

what a beautifully composed image.
you have one of the most tremendous backgrounds (for a group of people) I have ever seen. and I love the fact that you can't see their face. It better remain a mystery.
just wonderful image. Thanks for sharing.
regards,

smoothdude (266) 2005-02-20 1:45

The dazzling background is something you would expect to see in a vacation picture but here you have contstruction/labor worksers as the subjects. Interesting contrast. Great picture.

alford (4063) 2005-02-20 1:52

Hi Hasan! The sunset background is very beautiful, and the people working during this late afternoon time just indicates how hard and important their work is! I can relate, since I've worn similar hard hats, safety shoes and other personal protective equipment in my previous work as electrical engineer, working even during holidays and wee hours just to finish a project. A great daily life shot, dedicated to those hard working people around the world! rgds.

Zanni (6108) 2005-02-20 1:54

The composition is original because it associates the beautiful colored sky in background with a work scene in foreground: no time to contemplate the nature show for the men (who infact give the back to the sky). So in this case there is no space for a peacefull moment but almost for a "hell scene" where pain and fatigue are dominant.

hermanotomas (11) 2005-02-20 3:11

Hi Hasan, I can only agree with many of the positive remarks. I do feel, however, that your use of this frame adds to the dynamism that a solid frame might close off. The unresolved shading of the frame into the upper right flows thru the image exiting at the lower right, without pause. To me it implies that the action is ongoing and not simply a moment in time.

RGatward (20108) 2005-02-20 3:49

Very nicely seen and executed daily life shot. Everything works together here so well. Not sure about the frame though, which seems to suggest something more pastoral or romantic.

Hanssie (11022) 2005-02-20 4:17

Great shot of the nearly silhouettes with some lines as a foreground. The beautiful coloured background and clouds-construction are the great contrast, very good photography, Hasan !

greg64g (11193) 2005-02-20 4:44

Hello Hasan,

Really nice , i like how the light is on the mans.
and what a fabulous sky.

cheers
Greg

Ina (2687) 2005-02-20 5:53

What a fantastic foto... The colors are just incredible and the way you managed to bring these two workers in as siluets is so great... This picture will sure be one of my favorites... TFS...

Alain (302) 2005-02-22 3:46

Fantastic photo. I like the fact that the men are not only a black silhouette. We see some details especially the hard hat.

bimo (645) 2005-02-22 7:36 [Comment]

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travellingtales (107) 2005-05-12 10:37

A real eye-catcher mate. It brings back memories of my family working for us (my sister and I). Photographic critique: a little more contrast, and maybe lose the frame around it. Thanks for the story.
jp

Xalkida (11744) 2005-06-29 8:29

What an excellent photo! I love the black shapes of the worker and the extra background with all these colors! Very fine job!

MON (135) 2005-08-30 14:12

Good photo. You had got a good composition and excellent colours. Something normal and typical like two people working can be a good shot if you do a good work. Well done!.

AndyGr1er (281) 2005-08-31 7:45

Awesome photo. not sure I like the PS edges so much (they dont add anything to the photo)