Having lunch Photo

Photographer’s Note

Eating habits

Lunch in Spain is something different compared to the Netherlands. Where I have my two slices of bread, some soup and some salad at around twelve for some 30 minutes, Spanish people have their lunch usually much later, much longer, and a bit more attractive (at least to my eyes). Then, of course they work till much later than I do, go home and have their dinner around ten in the evening.
Staying at Miguel and Angel's place, I was not really used to that, and was in bed with a full stomach. According to the 'Health people' here in the Netherlands, one should not eat after eight in the evening, otherwise the energy from the food will convert to body fat. How do you that, Spanish people? Eat that late, and still stay slim??

By the way, I loved the weather in Spain, the difference in temperature when I came back, was at least 20 degrees centigrade.
If there's room for me, can I immigrate, please???

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azerty (225) 2007-11-18 13:55

Hi Rinie,
Congratulations for this composition , So simple ,I like it a lot ...

lestans (15546) 2007-11-18 14:57

Hi Rinie!
just a "lovely place" to enjoy their lunch!
well, colors and compo are very good, and very good idea to share this picture!
TFS, ciao!
Livia

adelune (2) 2007-11-19 1:02

Simple but efficient! Very well composed! TFS this very good shot Rinie, alain

nwoehnl (120) 2007-11-19 5:03

Hi Rinie. A nice candid scene of the guys enjoying their lunch and the accompanying conversation. The patterned wall and the sign provide a pleasantly simple background. Well seen and captured.

MiguelP (14338) 2007-11-19 12:40

Of course dear, you are very warmingly welcome down here. I love this composition, although the gesture of the man is quite strange. You have repeated Burgos... What about the other cities? hehehehehehe. Take care.

Angelillo (9065) 2007-11-20 13:29

Hi Rinie,

After the long time in Burgos, you has captured the moment of the lunch, important moment for us, spaniards (jejeje), but not all the spanish people are slim!!! Beautiful shot, my friend, an intimate and public moment, with the red color, strong, intense and appealing! The light over the fence at background create a nice pattern... It's really beautiful.

Greetings,
Angel.

PS: I like too you sense of humour, Mrs. KeKeKeKe!! I think you can immigrate, ever it's possible to find a room!

faubry (32481) 2007-11-21 1:52

hello Rinnie, i like this red repetition here, and natural gestual from men, simple shot; soon
francine

mrlittle (586) 2007-11-21 7:40

Ijzer sterke opname,zowel in compositie als in kleur.
Geweldig.
Gr Frans

ChrisJ (70443) 2007-11-23 0:37

Hi Rinie

A superb daily life shot with wonderful red vs blue colour contrasts & marvellous sharpness. The table is well placed off centre. Tfs!

bertolucci (12014) 2007-11-24 8:04

Hi Rinie, really well captured these workmen having their lunch in these industrial surroundings. The rhythm of the red and blue accents make this also a rather pleasing color spot composition.
Have a nice WE,
Bert

Ebbe (9585) 2008-07-26 11:40

Great colormatch between the sign and the lunch scene. I like the intense contact you caugt. Nice corner positions of both lunch and sign. The grey ground and corrugated steel wall make a great backdrop for the scene.