~ super executive ~, a photo from Sumatera Barat, Sumatra

Photographer's Note

This shiny Vespa taxi is showing its true colour in bright morning light; a very popular and common mode of public transport which can only be found in Padangsidempuan small town, Mandailing Natal Regency, West Sumatra.

That's the diversity, if it’s got wheels, you’ll probably find someone offering to give you a ride in it. Even better, it’ll cost comparatively little especially if you’ve been working on your bargaining skills. It won’t always be comfortable and frequently be slow, but what it will always be, is an experience....

Setting: 112 mm, 1/2000 sec, F4.2, ISO Raw 200, 0708 hrs and polarised

jhm, Fis2, burmaman, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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jhm (211738) 2021-02-18 3:21

Hello Abmdsudi,

The man with much patience, he wait to visitors for a trip with his Vespa taxi.
Nice taken with a blurred background.
Sharp and nice of colours.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Silvio1953 (222847) 2021-02-18 5:31

Ciao Abmdsudi, really an original trasportation system, fine details, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (117001) 2021-02-18 5:38

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Leo motorcikl sa prikolicom, dobro pokazan sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Lepa fotografija i uhvaceni trenutak.
Lepa Vespa.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja.

Fis2 (171877) 2021-02-18 5:47

Witaj Abmdsudi!
Vespa, Toyota and Mercedes!? :)
The vehicle is impressive.I like this scene from street.
Good POV, colors and light.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

lousat (139960) 2021-02-18 9:16

Hi Abmdsdusi,the usual decentralized composition where i can see a symbol of italian industry of 2 wheels,the man is bored waiting for someone and another time you take the face expression in a perfect way,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

burmaman (1336) 2021-02-18 9:33

Hello Abmdsudi!
I was a passenger in many kinds of vehicles , mainly in asia but also in south america and cape verde / africa.
But never in such a nice and luxury one
Excellent photo in perfect quality!
The position of this vehicle in the frame is perfect and the photo has a great depth with the long view down this road.And of course I like his pose, maybe looking out for a customer.
Best regards,Ronny

Tue (93374) 2021-02-18 11:41

Hello Abmdsudi,
A great photo of this tiny taxi on the empty road with the driver waiting for customers in the bright sidelight. The blue colour and yellow details are very appealing. Good and well-balanced composition also.
Lars

ifege (49363) 2021-02-18 19:07

Hi Abmdsudi
For Indonesia this would be upmarket travel for someone to be able to stay dry. A good street photo.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (148180) 2021-02-18 23:21

Hi Abmdsudi,
Well seen and photographed, original name and title, good sunlight and perfect sharpness, tfs.

ChrisJ (172408) 2021-02-19 20:57

Hello Abmdsudi,

Good use of a shallow dof and an unusual local transport option similar to a tuk tuk. I had forgotten about bemos and becak rickshaws. Tfs!

GyurMaster (25018) 2021-02-20 13:43

Hello abmdsudi,

I can imagine that it is quite a joy to try something like this. The driver seems to be a bit tired though. :)

Best Wishes,
Gy.

Photo Information

Copyright: abmdsudi abmdsudi (abmdsudi) (95869)
Genre: МЕСТА
Medium: ЦВЕТНОЙ
Date Taken: 2008-06-29
Camera: Nikon D70s, Nikkor 70-300 f4-5.6 G, ISO 200 RAW, 77mm Cokin Circular Polarizer
Версия: Оригинальная версия
Date Submitted: 2021-02-18 2:55