human beauty Photo

Photographer’s Note

Please, don't take it as a local problem. We know this could be shot everywhere, in my city, yours. That's a problem of all of us. I was passing by car, grabbed my camera and shot. The question is: where are the progress and industrialization going to end?

By the way, have they ever found water in Mars???

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jimkilgallon (0) 2008-08-04 17:12

Hello Carlos
Ugly as it may be, but it is a superb industrial shot with some really good tones going on in this capture. Its reality as you say but the composition and detail is excellent in this shot and I really like this. Excellent note to accompany.
Regards
Jim

ribeiroantonio (21913) 2008-08-04 17:16

O progresso e a industrialização só acabarão quando o homem desaparecer deste mundo devido à sua própria culpa. A história da terra foi feita de ciclos mais ou menos longos mas em nenhum desses ciclos o homem interveio. Muitos desses ciclos duraram milhões de anos. A grande diferença é que o ciclo do homem só dura há vários "milhares" de anos.
Gosto da imagem e acho-a muito oportuna nos tempos de hoje.
António

PS. Água em Marte? Eles dizem que sim!!!

pirijuan (32) 2008-08-04 17:19

Estou de boca aberta!!!! Bela foto!!!
Adorei!!!!

Parabéns!!!!!!

tomescuc (2837) 2008-08-04 18:10

Hi Carlos,
You have prettified the industrial landscape here, making it quite appealing :-) Excellent light and tones, almost idyllic (at least for me ;-) But, of course, I understand your point. Cool image.
tfs,
CT

nivaldo (13099) 2008-08-04 18:43

Um grande tema, uma grande dúvida!
Uma linda imagem, entretanto, Carlos!
Belos tons e um excelente ponto de vista!
Apresentação nota 10.
Grande abraço, parabéns!
Nivaldo
PS.: Aí eu pergunto: o que estavas fazendo aí?
Não era "turismo", certamente! :-)

wgreis (6024) 2008-08-04 18:45

Olá Carlos,
bonito panorama com fantástico tom avermelhado. As árvores secas, em sintonia com um céu com diferentes tons também ficaram soberbos.
Um show!
Abraços,
Wagner.

shevchenko (9914) 2008-08-04 19:17

Hi Carlos,
Impressive golden image to show the industrial park, somebody think that the world is progressing, creative idea and nice color to make it look like a city on the Mars, well done.
Ally

ls7902 (6180) 2008-08-04 22:03

Wow Carlos. Very good colors and lighting that give much drama to this industrial image. And also good choice of format with black frame. Best Regards. Latiff.

aadilj (17950) 2008-08-04 22:40

Great colours and superb composition with intense vibrant drama and good conditions.

Flavia (10202) 2008-08-04 22:43

Oi Carlos,

Uma foto que chama a atenção. Primeiro pela qualidade do tratamento de cor, gosto muito da divisao entre ceu em tons de B&W e a terra com tons quentes. Segundo pela mensagem que passa. Parabens pela tomada e o tratamento impecável.

Abraços,

Flavia

izmirli (3155) 2008-08-04 22:47

merhaba dear carlos
excellent picture and excellent composition.wonderful interesting colours and note.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

siolaw (25734) 2008-08-05 0:03

Hi Carlos,
The color treatment gives an impression of over heating of this factory... industrialization, as you show here, brings some good things, but as you show, it has quite problematic side effects.
TFS
Laurent

robertosalguero (110) 2008-08-05 0:30

Ola Carlos,

Interesting image, specially because of the red tones. The economic situation of this place is well seen in this image as is also the pollution element. Good details and framing of this scene. Thanks Carlos.

Roberto

UnTrained (0) 2008-08-05 0:45

Olá Carlos,
impressing by your used light and tonal changes in that wonderful clarity even with the pollution. The sepia touch cares for the impression of dust and garbage. I will not call this a good landscape capture but a good one for human influence.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

John_F_Kennedy (31391) 2008-08-05 1:20

Beautiful lights and colours. Excellent warm image of summer with the smoking fabriques. Excellent work.

Best wishes,
Achim

siamesa (12868) 2008-08-05 1:28

Oi Carlos,
Gostei dos tons quentes da foto.Progresso e industrialização jamais vão acabar, mesmo destruindo o meio ambiente.
De repente até encontraram água em Marte e esse será daqui a milhoes de anos, habitável.
Abraços
Maria

paura (38388) 2008-08-05 2:17

Carlos,
Lindíssima, amigo. Composição e tudo o mais de primeira para o belo resultado.

Abraço

Paulo

jlbrthnn (37913) 2008-08-05 2:25

Buongiorno Carlos,
Vivamente il giorno dove non sarà più necessario ricorrere a quest'impianti enormi, brutte e nocivi. Affinché ne sia così, la soluzione sarebbe che gli uomini responsabili diventano infine prudenti, altrimenti, non ci saranno soluzioni della totalità poiché saremo scomparsi. Molto bella immagine in colori fuoco allarmanti. Bravo.
Passa un buono giorno.
Amicalement
Joël

npecanhuk (13881) 2008-08-05 2:39

Boa noite Carlos!
Muito boa a foto denúncia! Imagem de primeira!
Pena que é prá mostrar esse grave e "insolúvel???" problema humano! Adoro conforto, mas pagamos um preço por ele. A solução será descobrirmos mais e mais fórmulas de desenvolvimento sustentável. Na Terra do Fogo a natureza está "quase intacta", mas há fibra ótica levando a internet banda larga prá lá, há gasodutos, oleodutos... se não, seria impossível a vida humana lá!
Mais uma vez... parabéns pela foto muito bem tirada e que foi, pelo que li, praticamente um "snapshot"!
Abraços,
Neyvan

jhm (82487) 2008-08-05 4:14

Hello Carlos,

Indeed in all country around all great cities can one find this same problem, as long as the rich industrials earn a lot money shall this never change, a pity for our grandchildren, in hundred year have the industry more broken than the previous thousand year.
I find this very well that you us show this excellent image about this world problem.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

rodgerg (24029) 2008-08-05 4:17

Hello Carlos,

Good and interesting note and beautilful photo too with a good use of light, composition well balanced and especially nice colors.
Best regards,
Roger

cfreire (11647) 2008-08-05 4:59

Oi, Carlos
Que foto impressionante! Não consigo deixar de tirar o olhar para a chaminé com ótimo ponto de luminosidade, é como se estivessemos em plena Revolução Industrial. Puxa, como fico feliz em estar no Brasil ..:-)) Excelente POV e enquadre, e também, a profundidade ficou fora do comum para f/4.0. Muita riqueza de detalhes. Gosto da linha avermelhada de terra que secciona a foto. Lindo trabalho. Abraço, Consuelo
-> amanhã

jvsb (1360) 2008-08-05 5:35

Olá Carlos,
Uma foto antes singela tornada em registro artístico de um subúrbio búlgaro. Suas habilidades de pós-processamento, aqui gerando um duotono de vermelho sufocante, sempre valorizam o já metódico cuidado com enquadramento, nesse caso, com boa separação do quadro em terços e com ótima triangulação entre as chaminés, resultando em uma cena interessante, mesmo em um ambiente hostil e aborrecido.
O tema parece incitar os mitos regressistas que já visitaram a idade de ouro comunista, a pureza natural nazista, o romantismo moderno e hoje se institucionalizam no ambientalismo militante global. Uma pena que as pessoas não atentem para o conteúdo político totalitário absolutamente pervasivo no modo como as discussões sobre meio ambiente são tratadas pela grande mídia e pelo debate público, sempre com distorções, manipulações, mentiras deslavadas, inversões da estrutura da realidade mesmo. Não é espaço para discutir isso, mas não se pode deixar de notar como alguns já preferem desancar o “progresso e industrialização”, em nome da mãe Gaia, mesmo que isso signifique o combate ao “bicho” homem, esse animal recalcitrante, que insiste em não se esclarecer com os ensinamentos da terra. Ora, que esses comecem dando o bom exemplo e voltando a seu estado de natureza primal, renunciando, como mero exemplo, às bugigangas fotográficas e informáticas dessa comunidade.
A única chance de não nos atolarmos em lixo e poluição é, como a história econômica ensina (e não mitos ou malthusianismos), permitir à livre criação e iniciativa desenvolver mecanismos e processos mais eficientes de transformação de energia e matéria, sem pejos burocráticos, de Estados e organismos internacionais que nunca produziram nenhum ganho de produtividade ou invenção significativa. Basta ver como as grandes economias excluídas do Protocolo de Quioto alcançam níveis de emissão de CO2 por PIB menores do que os daquelas atoladas em cerceamentos regulamentares. A bem da verdade, precisamos é de mais soluções práticas (aquelas que não partem de bolas de cristais de burocratas amantes da humanidade e da natureza) e menos estultilóquio.
Abraço,
Victor

zmey (7250) 2008-08-05 7:05

ola carlos

photographically: i like this rendering. the sepia (not sure if you even translated into sepia; could have just been bulgaria's winter colors) works very well here. maybe a tad too much ground (without foreground anchor), but that's a minor detail.

as to your message: well, the problem is quite controversial. sure, we are polluting and 'expending' like crazy, but interestingly enough the 'industrialized' nations nowadays are reducing their pollution footprint while the nations trying to catch up are increasing it... could it be, that the solution lies within the development?

on a similar token, the average human lifespan in 'natural civilization' times (up to late XIX century) was 30-someting years. nowadays, in industrialized nations, it's more than double that. but then, of course, who says humans were meant to live that long. after all, overpulation is the key to many of the current world's problems.

controversy? yes...

cheers,
kristaps

avene (10982) 2008-08-05 9:25

hi Carlos,

love the colours and the polished feel to the photo. you even had the wind blowing in the right direction for the smoke and steam move into the frame, not out of it :)

as to the dilemma - well, something tells me that almost every country goes through a stage of development when industrialization is more important than environmental or any other concerns. some places, like Western Europe, had this stage in 19th century, Eastern Europe - like Latvia - mid-20th century, other places are going through this stage right now. and I find it slightly arrogant of us to try and dictate the others that they should modify their development just because we've already been though that and know what the consequences might be. it's like with mothers and daughters - few girls will follow the "orders" from their mothers without questions and without protests, because nothing compares to personal experience when it comes to deciding what's good and what's bad. I'm not saying that nobody should offer the advice on how best to reconsile industrialization/development with environment protection, just the opposite, but I think we have to remember that we had the same problem, just some time ago.

I'm not sure if I'm making any sense, but the issue makes me think of all those tourists (myself included) that occasionally (some more than others) complain how electricity wires "spoil" landscape, usually in developing countries, without bothering to realise that these wires (yes, they can be ugly) have brought amenities that I take for granted.

with best regards,
Kristine

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-08-05 9:41

Carlos,
Tones and colors are superb in this one.
I like a lot too your choice for pano format here.
Nice job, strong and eyecatcher.
Regards,
JB.

Bluejeans (32269) 2008-08-05 10:36

Oi amigo ,
Isto só vai acabar com um meteorito :), gostei muito dos tons de cor este primeiro plano parece que explodiu uma bomba e ficou com este ar de apocalíptico , os detalhes das torres ficaram muito belos ,parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

danos (32432) 2008-08-05 10:38

Ola Carlos,
as ever an impressive shot with a very successful post processing.I like the orange tint as the general view of this 'smoking' chimney stack.Τηε progress and industrialization i think that never will end.They found water in the Mars i heard the opening of the champagnes in the NASA's operation room in my screen.Well done.

Regards,Danos

dip (12576) 2008-08-05 11:16

Hi Carlos,
I like your image,it has beautiful warm colors,and a really very hot atmosphere,
you met with your photo the correct point,
about Mars,I mean that except water they imported to the earth new elements which are hostile to the life,
Regards,
Dimitris.

cunejo200 (7157) 2008-08-05 11:36

Hello Carlos,
A very thought provoking image that can stir up heated discussions about the environment, economy, and modernization. I like the pp work, the smoke coming out of the chimney help emphasize your photoessay. Greetings! Danilo

molla (6883) 2008-08-05 14:17

hej Carlos!
there's a certain clearity over this image, both by meaning and the picture it self. a kind of a postdisaster landscape.
Anders

bostankorkulugu (33536) 2008-08-05 14:21

i dont know how you managed to do it but you made this place look "attractive" somehow... the coppertone in the air adds a lot to the charm of this shot carlos... congrats man...

korkut

Rosa (4591) 2008-08-05 16:06

Bonsoir,tu a su saisir cet endroit de travail de façon superbe, les couleurs, les fumées, ce rouge ambiant qui fait penser a la couleur du fer.
Bien pris.
Amitié.
Rosa

lucasgalodoido (16601) 2008-08-05 20:29

Olá Carlos,
apesar da poluição gostei dessa foto, o tratamento aplicado ficou ótimo com esse tom avermelhado de fim dos tempos.
Parabéns e Abraço

zeca (20026) 2008-08-05 21:20

Carlos, que belo trabalho! Gostei muito da luz e o tratamento de cores ficou super adequado, meio futurista, eu diria. Bela apresentação!
Abraço,
Zeca

PixelTerror (86088) 2008-08-06 0:50

Ola Carlos,
I can't say I'm too fond of the warm dominant that radiates from this image but I must admit it fits quite well with the environmental waste impression that you have produced here.
Have a nice day JY

angela926 (1882) 2008-08-06 15:28

Hello Carlos,
Grat shot, lovely colors and light, excellent composition and point of view, well done.
Angela

Charo (31671) 2008-08-06 17:04

Olá amigo Carlos,
Grandes tons de ocre a tomada de decisões desta actividade industrial na região. Uma boa atmosfera leve e com excelentes pormenores. Bem feito.
Abraços,
Charo

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-08-06 21:32

Olá Carlos:

I heard the news that found water on Mars, but if it is not an excuse to try to finish what we remainder of the planet.

Progress? if, perhaps, but at that price? The photo is beautiful, striking shades, and a symbolic message, in the hope of rescuing what little is left of our suffering Earth.

John

toto (18709) 2008-08-07 0:35

Bonjours,
belle photo de ces usines avec leurs cheminées qui fument, leurs tours de refroidissement qui travaillent en lachant cette vapeur d' eau obtenue par la condensation de l' air qui refroidit l' eau qui passent dans les tuyaux en vue de leur refroidissement.

Amitiés Thomas

pablominto (40634) 2008-08-07 3:40

Hello Carlos,

I like the colour tone as it adds an air of days gone by!
The white smoke stands out nicely against the sky, and the panoramic presentation works well...
A fine documentary, a well composed image with sharp fine details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

axiotea (16093) 2008-08-07 10:27

Olà Carlos
It seems they found evidence of water on Mars but....who knows?
Here the colors tones work well and give an effect of post nuclear atmosphere!
Abraço
Marilyn

Scharan (13951) 2008-08-07 13:47

Olá Carlos

Bonita foto e ótimas cores. Ótima composição, parabéns, bom trabalho e tema.

" Se a natureza morre, morre a poesia na mesma proporção..."

GA
Vera

trekks (14306) 2008-08-08 4:31

hi Carlos

A great photojournalistic post with a statement to make on pollution and what a better way to do so than a picture, worth more than a thousand words.

tfs, bill

Gerrit (35697) 2008-08-08 7:50

Hi Carlos,
The way you photographed the place made it look better than it really is I think. The light is fine and the sepia coloring gives it an extra touch.
There is some charm I think in industrial area's. Still nature has to be considered as the real gem and protected.
Regards, Gerrit

carper (64804) 2008-08-08 7:57

fantastic one Carlos,
great atmosphere here, good composition, very nice human beauty, I like the title. good photojob here, have a nice weekend.
gr.jaap

denisn72 (6979) 2008-08-08 11:48

Hi Carlos
The way you took the picture and you managed it, makes a really nice shot. I like the intensity in tha picture.
The wide format is a good choice, the tones and colours are excellent, the details are stunning as usual....
You made a good presentation and, unfortunately, nobody has the answer to your question. Gook work!
Best regards
Denis!

leo61 (43398) 2008-08-08 22:59

Hi Carlos!
Good shot of this industrial landscape.Fantastic light and wonderful brown tones.
Regards,Leo

devimeuxbe (55865) 2008-08-13 2:52

Hi Carlos
Beautifull light and colors on this industrial landscape. It's interesting to see such a picture. The smole is well exposed
Well done
Bertrand

patdeph (17846) 2008-08-14 7:28

hello Carlos
this is an important question that you ask,we could speak about these problems during some hours!Anyway,your photo is superb,with splendid light and colours!
regards.
Pascale

Benedict (7062) 2008-08-14 9:04

water in Mars?....it is in the offing! this world is progressing yet becoming viciuos....:-(
i especially like the brown/chocolate colors with the smoke giving the nice accent and the frame choice, eye-catching!
a winner!

....Tudo Se Perdeu....
(sung by Paula Toller)

era somente transar no celular
era so a gente adorar se isolar
era nao te medo de se machucar
meu Deus, olha o q me aconteceu
olha o q me aconteceu
tudo se perdeu
tudo desandou
agora nao vai mais emendar
o q se quebrou

ciao com Maysa na fossa em frances
ninguem mais aguenta drum'n bossa em ingles
ve se se loca q amanha e 23
meu Deus, olha o q vc me fez
e olha o q me aconteceu
tudo se perdeu
tudo desadou
agora nao vai mas emendar
o q se quebrou
tudo se perdeu
agora n vai mais emendar
o q se quebrou
agora n vou mais te encontrar
tudo se acabou.

....:--)))
Benedict

jusninasirun (10199) 2008-08-25 19:03

Hello Calos. I like the new Avatar of young Carlos Santana strumming to the Black Magic Woman... :-)

The ugliness of human work shot in perfect image. Warm color with smokes on the chimneys looks like Gotham city. Very sharp image well framed in wide perspective. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

jmdias (19225) 2008-09-17 7:57

carlos

linda imagem mostrando uma feia paisagem. Gosto do posicionamento dos elementos, gosto da luz e da cor sépia aqui. bela composição

abraços
jorge

speedymanu (1590) 2009-01-06 2:21

Hello Carlos

I like the decrepit and threatening atmosphere of this composition.

Emmanuel

ocskaymarci (2508) 2009-01-26 11:34

Hello Carlos,
This strong reddish colour makes your photo really powerful, like as if it was taken in the future. I also like the POV and the panoramic format.
Haskovo was the only province in Bulgaria where I couldn't take an acceptable photo.. ;)
Take care,
Marci

sunamoon (5057) 2009-04-18 15:21

Olá Carlos,

Impresionante tratamiento de la imagen,
me gusta, le humo tan bien definido y el encuadre,
muy original color!
Buen trabajo!

Saludos,
Elena

Amaz (6732) 2009-06-10 15:58

Interessante captura, Carlos.
Bela foto, amigo!!

parabéns,

Photo Information

Copyright: Carlos CB (belido) (16455)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-26
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), 18-55mm/f3.5-5.6, Digital ISO 100, Hoya Pro1 Digital 58mm PL-C
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-04 17:05