aren't we lucky ? Photo

Photographer’s Note

Another scene from Atlantic City, sad this time and unfortunately something that we see to much often. I felt sad a this moment for this man, it was well over 30°C and very humid, we wanted to enter evrey store that we saw with conditioned air, not after we saw him to face the sun. Not only with no legs, he was cut probably just below the stomach, like Mohammad said, aren't we lucky to be in good health.... I wish him the best like all people that have been hurt by tragedy recently. To bad that nature is not always like we would like.....Thanks for sharing.

Nikon D70s
2005/08/12 15:24:25.2
JPEG (8 bits) Normale
Taille de l'image : Grande (2000 x 3008)
Objectif : 28-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focale : 95mm
Mode d'exposition : Auto programmé
Mode de mesure : Multizones
1/800 sec - F/7.1
Correction d'exposition : 0 IL
Sensibilité : ISO 200
Optim. image : Normale
Balance des blancs : Lumière du jour
Mode de AF : AF-S
Mode flash : Non joint

weswang, ChrisJ, sergecross, jhm, supereira, papagolf21, jmdaoudal, perryhooter, kajenn, PJE, john_c, flashlight, klauner has marked this note useful

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chaity (1539) 2005-09-06 23:20

Hai Pierre, a very sad sight indeed. For the photo, I prefer if you crop away the people behind so just to focus the man and the boy.

ChrisJ (70443) 2005-09-07 3:34

Hi Pierre

A good social commentary & well spotted. Excellent shallow dof & sharpness. Well done!

PLD_images (7141) 2005-09-07 6:59

Salut Pierre,

Je suis de retour après qlq mois d'absence - déménagement, travail, etc - Bien heureux de retrouver TE.
Puissante image ici. J'aime beaucoup l'addition de l'enfant dans la scène, c'est contrastant à plusieurs niveaux. Scène qui fait réfléchir, surtout avec ce qui vivent nos voisins du sud.

Au plaisir,
Paul

jemaflor (39759) 2005-09-07 7:20

Salut pierre,
Une belle scène très touchante et parfaitement réalisée. La lumière centre sur l'enfant et rend discret la personne sur le fauteuil. peut être que pour le cadrage on pouvait couper un peu le haut de la photo pour donner encore plus de force à cette image symbolique.

sergecross (3438) 2005-09-07 9:52

Hi Pierre:
This picture is excellent because you worked a theme of daily life but very realistic, it isn't a fantasy it's real. I like the contrast and the dof.
Sergio

weswang (18223) 2005-09-07 10:37

Hi Pierre, This guy was in a sad and unfortunate condition. I am glad to see someone cared about him, especially it was a kid. Nice capture. Good contrast for a shot under the bright sun.

jhm (83328) 2005-09-07 12:39

Hi Pierre,
Everywhere in the world see we this a very sad sight indeed of people in a wheelchair, nice focus on the young boy, good job here!
Regards,
John.

supereira (9576) 2005-09-08 6:54

Good daily life shot.I like the composition and DOF.Good colors,light,textures and sharpness.I like the framing and the contrasts.Well done!

papagolf21 (56737) 2005-09-09 5:11

Bonjour Pierre,
Difficile de rester insensible à cette image ! Il me semble qu'un échange entre les deux personnages s'effectue sans paroles, ce qui donne plus de force à la composition.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-09-09 5:27

L'handicap de cet homme est impressionnant.
L'image est réussie, sensible et belle avec ce face à face...
Bien capté et comme dit Mohammad heureux d'être en bonne santé !
Compliments
jean Michel

perryhooter (2424) 2005-09-09 21:20

Hello Pierre,

Very tough image indeed. But is very powerful. I would not blurr the background. It adds to this great composition. As some people care, other just turn their back or ignore the sad reality. True fact.

I posted a WS, in an attempt to see more your subject. I hope you will like it.

TFS

Robert

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kajenn (2325) 2005-09-10 21:06

A great shot of a two great persons, Pierre, the miraculous man in his wheelchair (sometimes it's unimaginable to me and I don't really understand how) and the boy showing he cares. It's a very strong picture, as it's shot on a nice day in nice place surrounded by nice people - so the contrast is very strong, despite the nice light and colors. But it's also very inspiring and show that we're able to - and must - overcome many tragedies. Very well done!

PJE (19501) 2005-09-11 22:49

Well Pierre I am sure glad for my health and yet my heart goes out to this fella. He does look like he is dealing with it pretty good. I do agree with cropping the top end to focus on him and the young lad. Great shot.

faubry (32419) 2005-09-12 4:18

very good shot, i like the action from the child, sad for this man!!! well done
francine

premels (2400) 2005-09-12 16:01

Bonjour Pierre, Je profite d'une petite pause dans une activité professionnelle trop intense pour saluer une de tes images. Je n'aurai pas le temps de saluer toutes celles qui le méritent.
Il faut un certain cran pour prendre une image comme celle-ci et pour la soigner comme tu l'as fait. L'attitude de l'enfant est touchante et rassure un peu sur l'état du monde. L'infirmité de l'homme est un peu effrayante. A le voir mesure-t-on mieux notre chance ou notre vulnérabilité ? Le WS de Robert qui révèle mieux le visage de l'infirme est intéressant.

mumek (17506) 2005-09-20 17:09

Good afternoon Pierre!
Very original but very sad picture. Good composition with the young healthy people in the background. Great work Pierre! Bravo.
regards
ziggy

john_c (24635) 2005-10-03 18:47

Hi Pierre,
A striking photo of a pitiful scene. The capture is intensified by your careful framing and cropping and the contrast with the brightly clad youngster in the act of making his contribution. You certainly caught this at the decisive moment. Love the clarity too. Nice one, Pierre.
John