The Under Asstnt West Coast Garland Man Photo

Photographer’s Note

On the streets of Little India no job is too small that it doesn't take several people to manage the proceedings. This man is working for the owner of this stall that sells garlands for temple visits.
For no good reason the title is loosely based on an old rolling stones song

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clnaef (6289) 2006-08-21 4:53

Bonjour,
Jolie scène bien colorée.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

tcht (7298) 2006-08-21 4:54

Hi Mark,
A nice daily scene, quite well composed. Seems that you've very happy with your 50mm :)
I like the interaction between the two and the way he points at the flowers. However the flowers seems to be sligtly too brighter and some desaturation may be needed cuz I think it unbalances the image. Just my personal preference though...
Good shot,
Cheuk Hin

danielswalsh (13320) 2006-08-23 22:09

Hey Mark...

I know this area well- near the market you posted the other day. i recall trying to take a similar shot, and was surprised when the vendors actually approached me and asked for money for taking photos of them at work... (due to TE regulations- I cannot post my reply here)!

I like the shallow DOF, as it makes the forground garland stand out from the backdrop. Two suggestions for this one Mark;
I think I would have tried to position myself so as to capture the guys front (vs back), and a portraiture cropping vs a landscape cropping to compliment the long garland and the man standing. Just what I think would be beneficial Mark...

So whats the plan for photos this weekend other then Womad?

Cheers,
- Dan

ryno (4606) 2006-08-29 15:44

I like this one too - you have a good eye for colour - like the kite festival too. I like the way the guy behind the counter's shirt merges with his wares. It would have been good to see a bit more of the customer's profile, but nothing's ever that perfect. Great shot.