Men At Work Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Nearly two months in Mumbai, having shifted from Delhi, life for me has become very hectic, both at office & settling down at home. I have not been getting much time for TE, leave alone taking my camera out for photography.

Monsoons have reached Mumbai, albeit around a month late. It drizzles every day, another reason why my camera still continues to rest in the camera bag. But my fingers itch and my eyes twitch to have a look through the viewfinder....but then...:-(

Sitting beside the window of my 17th floor apartment, I think of possible subjects or places in Mumbai for photography…Adjacent to our apartment complex is another towering building being built & work is going on at full pace from 6.30 in the morning to 10 in the night. After sundown, the Thermo Mechanically Treated (TMT) rods illuminated by the Halogen lights, in my eyes look quite beautiful, like giant panpipes (thanks Marine)... I see them everyday, but only yesterday thought I take some pictures of these. Something different & experimental from me I guess and why not? :-). The Workshop is a saturated version of the same shot. Didn't know which to choose for the main post!

90 mm, 1/5 sec., ISO 1600, Handheld

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Bartleby (4608) 2009-06-29 2:12

Well Angshu,
your good eye didn't let you down on this one. Love the pattern effet of those rods that really stand out against the totally dark background. One thing though...did you use a tripod? Sharpness seems a little off...
Well done anyhow.

Philippe

eversmile (5888) 2009-06-29 2:36

Yeah Angshu!

I like it very much!
It's clear, with an interesting composition... They seem to build giant panpipes and the shape of all the structures together, looks like a panpipe itself! Excellent! Could be a symbol of the economical crisis also, with the worker near the abyss. The colors are good and it seems floating in the space... !
Regards
Marine

pastadog (12821) 2009-06-29 2:49

Quite mysterious... It took me a short while to understand it, I had to read your note actually, but that's the nice thing about the shot...

Budapestman (40770) 2009-06-29 3:39

Dear Angshu,
Great shot with fantastic composition, the light control is excellent, suggestive work. Congratulations.
Have a nice week!
George

sevy (12797) 2009-06-29 4:08

Hello Angshu,

Very graphical shot, it was really worth to taka a photo; moreover the worker is perfectly placed in the composition.
I prefer this version to the one in WS. This one is enought saturated, the WS is too much to my taste.
I am impressed by the result regarding this photo was handheld. I am not sure I am able to get this at 1/5sec.
Waiting for your next shots from Mumbai.

Yves.

jhm (81561) 2009-06-29 4:15

Dear Angshu,

A few pictures get we to see on TE of people at work.
Very nice composition with the vertical construction of the subject.
The square composition was a good choice to present this subject.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

ribeiroantonio (21701) 2009-06-29 6:36

I think I like more the WS because the colours are brighter and more contrasted. But the main thing is the good oblique composition with the thirds well placed. Well done.
Antonio

feather (49848) 2009-06-29 8:16

There isn't too much differnce between the two saturations, but there seems to be a bit more contrast with the more saturated version in the WS. I like the diagonal of the composition, and somehow all the lighted scaffolding looks like a work of art. It seems like a dangerous job.
Kath

avene (10810) 2009-06-29 8:25

hi Angshuman,
I don't see too much difference between this and "saturated" version, but I would prefer a version without the white letter at the bottom, I find them a little distractive. but other than that - great shot, I like a lot the maze of lines and colours, with humans seemingly trying to navigate through. sometime the most mundane places offer the most stunning views :)

best,
Kristine

Gerrit (35389) 2009-06-29 9:39

Hi Angshu,
fantastic capture of what is almost an art construction in this light.
Great effect,.
Regards, Gerrit

batalay (20642) 2009-06-29 20:24

Hello Mr. B,

In the manner of stage setting, but 17 floors up. This is a beautifully conceived image, and a perfectly executed one. For someone who has very little time for photography, you still reveal your talent in short bursts.

Warm regards, Angshuman. So it has been two full months already since you made the big move.

Bulent

Urs (2373) 2009-06-29 20:51

Dear Angshuman,

Shifting from Delhi to Mumbai certainly is change of climate, but as my wife always says, Mumbai is the much more friendlier metropolis then Delhi. Indeed, taxis in Mumbai go by meter, what can be a hassle in Delhi. But the climate can be harsh in Mumbai. Be prepared to have problems to fire your flash when the humidity is above 90%. I had the experience ... In this sense your night shot of a construction side is very timely. Everybody goes for building up a new place. The iron give the picture a great DOF, sharpness is fine and colors are vibrant. Well done

Best regards
Urs

emka (21127) 2009-06-29 21:30

Hi Angshu,

A bit addicted to making photos? Like most on this site. it is an interesting view. Strange construction with all these rods. Nice diagonal composition with fine colours.

regards

Malgorzata

Graal (57098) 2009-06-30 0:03

Hi Angshuman,
an interesting test for Your new camera. Good night shot. Nice pattern and human element in image. Version in WS is nice also. Well photojob.
P.S. What happen with Panasonic?
Gr., Aleksander

ghilain (1714) 2009-06-30 0:07

Hello Angshuman,

I like much this night photograph.
There is excellent lights which arise in the night! Very good POV too!

TFS Brigitte

dip (12398) 2009-06-30 0:25

Hi Angshu,
very interesting nocturnal image,I like the graphical effect of the construction,the light management is also very good,
excellent seen and composed!
Greetings,
Dimitris.

papagolf21 (55848) 2009-06-30 0:59

Bonjour, mon ami Angshu,
Tu as réussi à créer une réalisation artistique de la plus belle eau (remarquable dans son genre) !
La beauté est patente. Savoir utiliser notre environnement pour créer des tableaux contemporains.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

josepmarin (33547) 2009-06-30 2:56

Hi, my friend Angshuman,
This men working in this night scene has a strong graphical effect, especially due to the light on these rods that give a vertical very interesting geometry to the photo.
The balance between the illuminated elements and the darkness that surrounds them is obtained well, and creates a very efficient contrast in the composition.
It's a very nice work, and without tripod, it is impressive.
Friendly regards,
Josep

jimkil (524) 2009-06-30 3:37

Hello Angshu
Have not been able to have a look on Flickr at your shots.. so busy, another excellent shot with superb use of the light which brings out these colours.
Regards
Jim

patdeph (17308) 2009-06-30 4:03

namaste Angshuman
with the black night,the colors,the light,these panpipes have become an artwork!I like how you have framed in diagonal,and the strong contrast with the black backgroundAlways intersting to see how we can do superb shots with something very simple!Congratulations!
Pascale

pierrefonds (25839) 2009-06-30 4:26

Hi Angshuman,

The vertical rods have a graphic effect. The presence of the worker has an effect of scale. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the structure. The hallogen lights have a different effect on the colors of the structure. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ChrisJ (69368) 2009-06-30 5:00

Hello Angshu

A superb nocturnal shot of the scaffolding with good sharpness & graphism. The workmen add scale. Congratulations!

sacavem (8020) 2009-06-30 6:31

Olá Angshuman,

Good work to capture this image.
Excellent composition, very nice colours, and sharpness.
Well done.
Best wishes,
Filipe

Emile (19755) 2009-06-30 7:50

Hola Angshuman.
Wonderful night shot, very good light management, well captured with the man working at night.
TFS.
Best regards.

bukitgolfb301 (4381) 2009-06-30 16:29

Hello my dear Prof. Angshuman

This time is a little different type from your usual approch. But Frame work, composition , light management and clear focus are excellent as usual.

Thanks for sharing and best regards,

Takero

dareco (17024) 2009-06-30 21:34

A beautiful and artistic image. I love the spectacular colors!! TFS

pablominto (39832) 2009-06-30 22:21

Hello Angshu,

This seems to me like 24/7, first time I see a night time capture from a construction site!
Original subject and well composed presentation, the available light is made good used of...
Good diagonal effect and fine details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

marietom (31760) 2009-07-01 4:49

hello Angshu,

jolies lignes, et belle atmosphère dans cette image.
Bonne journée
Marie

d0ul0s (184) 2009-07-01 8:35

Hi Angshuman

Great lighting and exposure! Masterfully composed.

Rgds
Seb

Kielia (8111) 2009-07-01 11:01

Hi Angshuman,
you have excellently realized the artistic potential of this gigantic building lot. Wonderful night shot with a very special mood, it could be a sequence in a movie. Very good sharpness under these difficult conditions and beautiful colors. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

AiresSantos (41142) 2009-07-02 2:22

Hi Angshu
Amazing POV and graphism in this beautiful picture with the man at work.
Fine colours and silhouettes
TFS and greetings
Aires

Bluejeans (31417) 2009-07-02 5:54

Ola Angshuman ,
Que bela captura nocturna com este homem a trabalhar nestas vigas de ferro , ficou lindo o ferro iluminado criou um belo grafismo , gostei do ponto de visão em diagonal ,bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jafadabret (38819) 2009-07-02 9:29

Bonjour Angshu.
Cette photo du travail des hommes est superbe et très originale. J'aime le fait que la nuit isole le sujet pour en faire une véritable sculpture colorée et illuminée.
Bien fait !
Jacques

CMJC (3034) 2009-07-02 23:50

not sure the saturation more was nedded; a beautiful shoot that show us this so small man working alone in the night...
are we reaaly at work or is that some theater?... no it's the real and hard life from someone... some thing inhuman but...
and it's nice, hard but nice...

Didi (35620) 2009-07-04 9:47

Hello Angshu
Very interesting subject, nice pattern of woods.
It's looks like an abstract composition.
Best regards

karthikcs (269) 2009-07-05 11:28

anghsu. this is an excellent shot

Felip (3905) 2009-07-06 8:16

Hi Angshu,
Don't worry about your problem, it is known as "the lack of targets disease" ;))), and it affects to every photographer when weather is awful for more than three days.
Both images, look quite similar so the election had to be difficult, and I have to understand that your special climatology these days doesnt provide you too many "blue-hour" moments...am I wrong?

Warm regards

Felip

fanni (8675) 2009-07-07 1:46

Dear Angshu,
this is a very unusual shot which, in my humble opinion, is more emotional than "architectural". Looking at this structure (which in the dark looks very unusual, indeed), we can imagine anything, depending on the extent of our fantasy.
Panpipes? Yes, very much like this :) But maybe much more...
I like this glowing diagonal line.
Your Note is a very good explanation for this shot :)
Best regards,
Elena

emjleclercq (14113) 2009-07-08 14:15

A very nice light on these metallic rods, which I thought initially to be a fence or wall of bamboos. It looks like the reinforcing rods of a concrete building after reading your note. However, these flood lights provide beautifull colors, and contribute to ta very original picture.

All the best,

Emmanueel

clio (22298) 2009-10-07 10:14

Bonjour Angshu,
It has been a long time since I did not come to see your gallery, then I have a lot of delay!
I like very much this very strange and very graphic composition (I like particularly the WS).
I like thinking that it is the construction of an immense basket!
Great shot!
Kind regards
Diane