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The Invisible Beverly Hills


The Invisible Beverly Hills
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Copyright: Ken Alexander (kensimage) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 37 N: 1173] (7660)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-12
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon 350D (Rebel XT), Sigma 12-24 mm EX DG / f:4.5-5.6
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-30 9:30
Viewed: 617
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Recently I posted a series of photos taking a lighthearted look at the life of the rich in Beverly Hills. But there is another side of Beverly Hills life that is not so lighthearted. There are the "invisible people"--the armies of poorly-paid workers, mostly immigrants, who keep it looking "just so." They are part of the background, and we look right past them, almost as if they were transparent. But every day they are there, working. Beverly Hills does not look the way it does, fresh, neat and sparkling, just because it's Beverly Hills. It looks that way because this invisible army keeps it so.
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To batalay: Four normal dimensionskensimage 1 01-03 17:43
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Hello Ken, and thank you for letting us look behind the curtains. I think this is more necessary than ever. I read an article this morning, "Monsters Inc." it was called (published in "Das Magazin" No. 50/2007 ... all the names of the workers who spoke were changed of course to save their lives), about Chinese toy factories and it left me with no words. As most toys are made in China we were discussing about a Christmas with no gifts and what you tell your children. I had no answer either. Nevertheless it is important to think loud.

Now, I wish you all the best for the coming year, and I hope you will be around TE for another long round. Barbara.

Hello Ken!
Thanks for your photo and your note - and thank you for a thought-provoking impulse.
Best wishes for 2008!
Nina

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  • aral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 124 W: 5 N: 104] (1095)
  • [2007-12-30 11:21]

Hi Ken,

fine expression on the face and beautiful reflection.

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1863 W: 522 N: 3659] (14774)
  • [2007-12-31 2:53]

Hi Ken,
You're so right about what you say.
Your picture is an interesting illustration of your words
Best wishes for next year
Marc

Hello Ken -

My first impression was great reflection as I like playing with them when I am out and about. But, on the second look I spotted the guy in the window. He does not look to happy with you pointing the camera at his window. Rather humorous IMO, but your note captures the situation very well.

Thank you for sharing.

John

Hello Ken,

You have provided a surreal image, featuring well over the four normal dimensions of space and time we speak of. A note with excellent social commentary is helpful in putting this image into perspective. Warm regards and best wishes for the New Year.

Bulent

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