Very amusing Photo

Photographer’s Note

Wandering around the old ghetto area of Krakow this morning from some of the sights it sometimes seemed as though the last 70 years hadn't happened.

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devmonkey (25) 2007-03-09 18:41

A really nice photograph, you've caught a great moment here - it's almost like the guy sitting down has just delivered a brilliant punchline to a joke, you can almost hear the other guys laugh!

I like the way you've displayed it in B&W, it makes the scene look like it could have been taken at any time in the last 70 years, pity the 'man-bag' gives the game away!

avigur_11 (21307) 2007-03-09 18:45

Hello Richard, it's been a long time..
A nice job of an old - medren scene. well processed with the sepia tonning. The scene itself is very interesting. Rgards, Itzik.

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zeca (20026) 2007-03-09 19:00

Excellent capture! Almost theatrical! I like the mood, the b&w is nice and well contrasted.
Regards,
Zeca

gmg (1970) 2007-03-09 20:22

Very nice and spontaneous shot and good B&W post porduction.
I like t a lot

Regards

gmg

Furachan (0) 2007-03-10 2:14

Nice moment you captured there, Richard. Now being me I would have deserately tried to okeh out some of that busy backgrund to make these two characters POP even more, but that's me I guess...
Nice one,
Francis

Booz (13892) 2007-03-10 3:19

Hi Richard :) - when you was in Kraków :) - very nice portrait in magicland of Kazimierz I'm waiting for next pictures from my city ;)
Best regards
Tomek

nwoehnl (120) 2007-03-10 4:54

A lovely moment captured here, Richard, and indeed an impression as if time stood still. Obviously an apt choice to go for b&w here (delivering a nice tonal range on the side). Nice showing of the two characters in the "vintage" surroundings. Beautiful shot indeed.

kevinos (6927) 2007-03-10 10:15

Yes, this has a nice retro feel, Richard. The B&W is perfect for this too. You have two great subjects, full of character and in a dramatic composition. Regards Kevin

bantonbuju (48844) 2007-03-10 12:51

really as if the last 70 years hadnt happened...you were actually most lucky - its not such a common scene nowedays, to see the orthodox jews there...
wise decission to conver the photo into duotone...
bw, j.

designsoul (21394) 2007-03-11 9:42

Straight from Singer's books, Richard, a delightful street scene. Very nicely caught, genuine and spontaneous.
Warm regards,
sasa

jrj (34779) 2007-03-16 7:23

A fine momet captured here Richard. It's almost sensational to see these guys displaying some joy of life in this way. A good crop and well disposed compo, fine details and a good choice to present it in the bw version with the hight contrast.

keribar (42760) 2007-03-21 0:58

Hello Richard.
I am really ashamed to discover that I miss a lot of excellent pictures. Like this one taken on the stage of a play.
At least this is the impressipm I have when I look at it. The set, the cobble stoned street, the two characters and the fact you caught one of them laughing and the other telling a story with his hands is wonderful
Well done - Izzet

bertolucci (12022) 2007-03-22 11:04

Very good storytelling here, Richard. And the set of hues here fits this scene very nicely. A delightful slice of life!
Best wishes,
Bert

faubry (32499) 2007-03-26 5:39

bonjour Richard, i like a lot this funy shot, he is very happy...great moment..good BW shot
soon
francine

vinicio (22498) 2007-03-27 6:06

Nice and amusing scene Richard, I like people that laugh and I found this image really good, it's clear what happens and these two men are wonderful, well seen and done, compliments, also to the beautiful composition of the image.
Have a nice day
Ciao
Vinicio

Polonaise (5638) 2007-04-06 23:16

Seductive, heart warming scene.
I founded it's almost impossible not to laugh together with them.
Charming place, conquering photograph, Richard.

All of my thumbs up. Way up.
g.
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Two Jews on the park bench.
Silence.
After a long while one of them emits: Ay.ay..(sigh)
Silence
Half-an-hour later the other one...Ay..vay...(sigh)
The first one jumps into the air...
I don't want to talk about politics any more, OK ??
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hgupta (1321) 2007-04-08 10:33

Richard,

Very impressive picture. You did the righht thing by keeping it in B&W. This picture gives and pre WW-II feel, I mean the era.
Good shot.

Hemant

KevRyan (22422) 2007-06-10 17:03

A very nice capture Richard - excellent - the toning choice was good and the moment is great - people with something to laugh about being free to do just that in public - it's a powerful picture about the way things move on.

kev