After a Long Day's Work, a photo from Bangkok, Central

Photographer's Note

After spending a long day cooking food on a the street, this woman pedals her place of business home, probably to prepare more food at home.

Since I was trying to capture a motor scooter laden with four family members, I had to set a fast shutter speed for sharpness,

Kofman, danos, JCG, subhendu_bagchi, mumek, kennyblack has marked this note useful

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samson (2250) 2011-06-27 1:19

Hello Pat

You captured a everyday life scene well. Food peddlars work hard for their money and we salute them for bringing food to the streets. Yes her face showed how weary she was from a hard day's work.

regards
sam

danos (110407) 2011-06-27 3:46

Hello Pat,
beautiful snapshot from this tired woman as she's returning from his work.I like the vertical format as the good light and colour management.The quality is superb.

Regards,Danos

JCG (35153) 2011-06-28 11:17

Hello Pat,

A lot of effort every day for this woman to earn her life... A nice picture of street where the focus is very good giving a good depth to the image. Well done Pat.

With all my friendships of Versailles, where it is very hot since two days and see you soon,

Jean-Charles

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-06-28 11:17

namaste Pat,
what a brilliant daily life shot. Love the mood here. Love the expression she has in her face. You presented it very well with shallow DOF. like the blurred background. Great shot indeed. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

Waylim (25436) 2011-06-28 13:34

Hi Pat,
I can understnad this lady feeling, it was hot, hard day selling food, paddling home is just so tire. Anyway, bring back much memories for me, as a child I love street food and has been street food seller myself, though just in front of our house, so didn't have to paddle to far, just pushed the card outside. mostly candies and breads.
Way

pablominto (53746) 2011-06-28 22:34

Hello Pat,

Yes you are right she looks tired and her expression is well recorded!
The narrow DoF isolates the woman on the bike well from the background, as you say as a result of the fast shutter speed...
This is a fine documentary of daily life!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Atousa (7131) 2011-06-30 7:43

Salam Pat,

A nice daily life shot showing the lady after a hard day's work; she looks tired.. the details n quality of the photo are great.. tfs
Best regards, Atousa

mumek (20226) 2011-07-04 3:28

Good morning Pat!
Another beautiful street scene from you. Great capture of the lady going back home after work. Sharp details, superb natural colours, nice depth of field. Very well seen and done. Thanks for sharing
best regards
ziggy

Angshu (56760) 2011-07-10 0:42

Hello Pat!

I learnt from your Thailand 'trip' in the threads with Kath in PF! I was also happy to note that Larry has responded very well to the treatment there. Our prayers are with you always!

Nice street shot & judicious use of fast shutter speed. The speed ensured wide aperture which effectively blurs out the BG

Take care & Best Regards
Angshu

danyy (0) 2011-09-03 0:06

Bonjour Pat,
Profondeur de champ bien calculйe donnant du relief а l'avant plan, le dйtachant bien du reste. Couleurs et lumiиres naturelles, belle fresque de la vie quotidienne modeste et humble, sans doute pas la plus mauvaise.
Mes compliments.
Daniel.

kennyblack (4207) 2012-11-07 7:07

Hello Pat
We'll see YOU and also makes me very happy. I found this interesting photo in your gallery captured beautifully. Beautiful and warm colors and great POV.
The best greetings and a big hug front Treviso ... Marino & Desy