Radish Dealer Photo

Photographer’s Note

A pushcart of daikons, bags of carrots, roots for sale.
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From the window of the Indore/Mandu bus ...
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I appreciate the discussion on whether the man's face should or should not be better lit. When I first reviewed this shot I dismissed it because of the darkness of his face. Later I became interested in the effect that the darkness had on me. I think torben said it best, "graphic drama".

As for the tree, wish I could get rid of it. I did blur it some, would be open to a Workshop where it 'goes away'.

And, yes, these radishes are probably a lot milder than those that I grow in my garden. I was given a couple as a gift after taking someone's photo and they were quite mild.

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mamcg (4563) 2004-01-08 0:28

Here we call MULEE, it is cool by its nature and cheap to its catagory hence the saying that TUM KIS BAGH KAY MULEE HOO to which garden do you belong but fill flash could help for the dealer or sellers face, it is my humble opinion hope SAAB will not mind.

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sunny (3068) 2004-01-08 14:20

I think his face is revealed just as much as needed. And what's more, the most important - his hands and the "fruits" of them are exposed very well. I like the whole composition, sharpness and how the sunlight is playing on the radishes!

thien (2102) 2004-01-08 18:09

I do missed out the details on his face. I like how the lights falls on the radishes. The color is a bit green, I think the real color might be a bit more yellowish. What distracts me greatly is the tree roots. It may add context for the environment but I think there is something about it that makes it not fitting in the picture. If the mulee is the main subject then maybe a crop to right just below the man chin still preserve the picture objective.

torben (3084) 2004-01-09 14:40

The deep shadow on the man adds graphic drama to this photo and it provides a good contrast to the gleaming white vegetables. The shirt, the cart, the bag and the dirt are all nicely color-coordinated. THe shadows on the road is a good background but the upper right corner is too busy and distracts from the main motive. But overall a very nice photo.

Porteplume (3257) 2004-01-10 17:49

I think the composition and framing are perfect, the light and sharpness on the vegetables is great but would have it been possible to make his face lighter? At least the whole right half of it... It spoiled the first "nice feeling".

zto (292) 2004-01-12 11:28

Composition wise i think this photo is really good. The light that falls on the vegetables looks really good. I also like that the photo is not taken directly from the front. The face is somewhat dark but it also adds dynamics to the picture. You might be able to bring out more details in Photo Shop Elements. I would also be tempted to crop some more on the right side. Considering this photo was taken from a bus window it is well done,

fritzi007 (2672) 2008-07-08 3:38

Hallo Bob!
Good shot!
Best Wihes Wolfgang