uphill push

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• olli (2091)
• [2005-01-07 5:00]
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The road behind the man and his position really create an "uphill" atmosphere. Beautiful African light/tones. Very good note, too. I like the tight cropping, but I think it´s a bit too tight; I would like to see more the bike and all of his feet.
Very original choice of subject and very good result in any case.

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• verge (1233)
• [2005-01-07 6:39]
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nice daily life picture. this is just show us that not all of us are lucky living on better place with nice road and transportation. the man really seem tire, his facial expression and sweat is really pouring. I agree with Olli the background really provide the details how stiff is the road. too bad your taxi you are on also gave up.....rgds

verge

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• hajle (1087)
• [2005-01-07 8:58]
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very impressive but it's a pity that the bike was cutted ;-)

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• Rinie_Hoff (9310)
• [2005-01-07 17:23]
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Hi Tom, Interesting picture of the daily? life of this man. I think you rendered his heavy job quite well here.
Like Olli and Verge I think that you crop is a bit to tight, the whole handlebar would have been nice.
I also think the picture is a bit too dark. I played with highlight and shadows in photoshop CS, and that made his face more visible.
I also darkened the white sky a bit.
I made a workshop, but I already used my daily portion, I will upload it tomorrow.

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• Durius (1046)
• [2005-01-08 10:15]
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Very nice picture of daily life.
Perhaps it would be much better if we could see the uphil path adn his feet ...
Any way, very nice capture.

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• roberto (257)
• [2005-03-04 8:53]

Imagem expressiva. Parece retratar a dura realidade de um povo humilde e sofredor.

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• alabama_pl (336)
• [2005-03-04 8:59]

very good to me; real, with no affectation; good cropping and triangle (ground, bike, man`s body) emphasize his effort; cutted bike does not matter, the man`s position is the most important.

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• marieaude (1196)
• [2005-05-09 14:17]

Great photo of quotidien life in Africa. I like it and i like the cadrage too.

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• andrewgg (0)
• [2006-02-18 11:30]

A very evocative image, Tom. You can really see the effort and strain here, and can empathise with the subject quite easily, I feel. I'm a fan of tight cropping when it's used effectively, as it is here, so I'm afraid I have to disagree with those who don't like the cropping so much. (But each to their own, of course!) I do agree with you that the blown out highlight is of little concern here. Yours, Andrew.

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• IaKoop (786)
• [2006-02-18 11:56]

Great work here and an excellent note. I like the tight crop, but you'll have to add me to the list of those who might have wanted a little more of the handlebar. You've worked well with the available light. Not sure I'd want a B&W version, except for comparison. The warm tones speak of Africa and the hot midday sun you mention. I would have liked to have seen Rinie's workshop... I miss the definition some work could have brought to the face. Well seen and captured. Truly an image that says a thousand words.

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• MLINES (8458)
• [2006-04-20 20:20]

Tom, Thanks for this graphic picture which can remind many of us, a tough day is really not so tough as many others have it. Good clarity and message to describe the scene. Well portrayed.

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• winjoy (25)
• [2006-06-30 6:22]
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• natc (315)
• [2006-06-30 6:30]

i like the framing, there is not much space around the guy, and it's sometimes the way one feels when he is doing such an effort : hard to watch far, just watch the next step !

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• Benedict (6251)
• [2006-07-01 18:56]

the man's facial expression of strenght to pushing the the "burden" uphill says it all, it's a hard work! Great foto!

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• rchristiansmith (226)
• [2006-12-31 10:55]

If I could give your photo ten points, Tom, I would. I think this picture summarizes what TE is all about. Your note and photo open windows to worlds that are not easily reached but should be required to be seen. On top of it, I enjoyed its composition (alhtough the gent's foot is cropped off). Three cheers,
Christian

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• criscoso (15)
• [2007-01-05 7:25]
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• faubry (27199)
• [2007-02-17 7:20]

bonjour Tom, une puissante image qui nous montre les efforts que fqit cet homme pour monter la côte... belle texture de sa peau; bravo
francine

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• j4uvikram (57)
• [2007-03-15 11:08]

Hi Tom

This photo is amazing.
Even the mans stretched veins on his forhead are clearly visible in this pic.
Great work

Regards
Vikram

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• enedimd (1396)
• [2007-05-10 14:13]

Hello Tom,
Very good captured.
Especially, I agree with Olli, Verge and Durius.
It is impressive shot.
Your note is also so good.
TFS,
Have a nice day.
Emir Nedim

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• korbee (2145)
• [2007-05-10 14:30]

This picture is telling the whole story....

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• pawelx (200)
• [2007-06-22 4:12]

Lovely, dynamic photo. Great story to go with it.

I remember an article (I think in National Geographic) about Congolese goods-carriers who used to walk pushing their bikes for days through the rainforest. This was an enormous effort, many of them sacrificed their health for this job. I think both the photos in that article, and yours are fantastic in bringing us closer to the sometimes harsh realities of African life.

Superb, congratulations!

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• GREGO (29)
• [2007-08-11 13:53]

Uma foto que mostra um aspecto real da África.
Você foi muito feliz, por mostrar um ládo bem rústico da África e uma foto bem feita.
Um Homem negro com olhos claros?
Bem captados todos os detalhes.

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• ewiczek (349)
• [2007-12-23 5:41]

great photo, nice capture and mood photo

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• drweizy (333)
• [2008-05-31 7:09]

Hi, tom,
we can see the life style there from your shot, some african countries needs support indeed. TFS, wei
very well done.