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Oversized
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Copyright: Dario Menasce (menasce) Silver Note Writer [C: 7 W: 4 N: 69] (730)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-01-03
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Minolta Dimage 5
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): ! Overload ! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-07-29 17:02
Viewed: 4341
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This heavily loaded truck is just one of the many that cross the Sahara desert from central Africa to the mediterranean coast. This one was still loading merchandise, but when it left the village there were over thirty people sitting on top the hughe pile. It was quite a sight to see the immense truck, loaded way over any reasonable limit, with people looming down from that height disappear in the sandy distance. I could not restrain regretting the vast difference between my world and theirs, the chasm of poverty that divides us. We are privileged people, and we should never forget that when we try to interpret their feelings or their attitude towards the reality that surrounds them.
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Great view of an interesting subject. You've captured great colors and I really get a feel for the scene when looking at this image. Nicely done.

Brian

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  • Ina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 630 W: 51 N: 297] (2593)
  • [2005-07-29 17:10]

Fantastic picture with a very good note too... Colors, light and especially the story makes this picture very unige...TFS...Ina...

I like this. I like the framing - the way the bags on top of the truck are out of frame, it makes the scale so much more impressive. I learned something from this one. Thanks

Great picture with a very good detail and coulors. Also liked the note a lot. Thx for sharing

Oversized you said? Héhé, that's more than that! Good framing and POV. Nice shot.

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  • UlfE Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1386 W: 14 N: 1375] (5557)
  • [2005-07-30 4:29]

Dario,

Fantastic shot. I like it very much.

Ulf

Hello Dario
oversized ? but there is any truck on pic ....
nice and funny capture. you choose the right POV, that gives a big relief to pic.
Well done
Regards, hugues

Hi Dario, Thanks for this lovely photograph, I love the way you have chosen not to include the entire truck, and think the low angle, partial view is just perfect.

Hi Dario. Great composition. I love the angle you choosed to take that photo. Plus very nice colors and a beautiful sky. And of course it's always funny to see how a truck can heavily be loaded ! Bye Quentin

Interesting daily life image. It's amazing how many bags such a truck can carry around. Your crop makes the load look even more impressive. Regards, Yvonne

unbelievable what can be put on a truck ! u chose a great pov !

dan

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  • Jgirl (27)
  • [2007-06-10 16:51]

I love the angle you've chosen to photograph this in, well done.

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  • magiqa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 0 N: 130] (1074)
  • [2007-08-21 15:57]

I wonder if this truck reached its destination? Very good photo! I have seen something like it - little tiny Volkswagens with lots and lots of furniture and everything, on its roof! Unbelievable. But I guess the dromedars are grateful for not having to carry all these things on their backs.

Dario
Great point of view. This photo tells the story.
Marlene

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