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Photographer’s Note

Two porters take a break on the Inca Trail. You can't help but be amazed at their strength, endurance and attitude.

Just a snapshot in time. A moment from their lives.

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Steely (895) 2004-03-27 11:58

A very nice study tom.
I see that they are tired but no resentment, looks like a very competent and professional lot.
I like your use of DOF to centralise on the porter and their seat.

Good Shot!

pascalbene (1730) 2004-03-27 12:22

Great composition. Everything work well in this BW. Thank you Tom !

Philippe (11651) 2004-03-27 12:29

I like this picture because it shows how hard these two men's life msut be: their rugged features, their poor sandals which no-one would accept to wear but to go to the beach whereas they have to wear them to carry heavy loads.
I think BW was a good choice for this photo. Maybe the first man's face could have been a little sharper, but I'm not quite sure.

Ebbe (9571) 2004-03-27 12:38

A great double portrait in snapshot style. The B&W was a good choice and well done. The slant they are sitting on makes a fine diagonal. Maybe the DOF is just a little to short to cover them both.

omritoppol (826) 2004-03-27 13:54

WOW, it does seem like a moment in time!. I like the details in the shot (the tan strap in his legs). very smoth composition

kildall (381) 2004-04-02 20:06

Hi Tom,

a great capture!
It's a true piece of photo realism.

I could be published in any Danish newspaper with the right story.

I can only concur to the things said above.

/Jorn