bible reader Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sometimes one feel like middle ages have not eneded yet in Ethiopia.

/from http://rastaites.com/livity/chants.htm / :

I have JAH light in I - Yes I a go make it shine
I have JAH light in I, and I a go make it shine
Shine, shine, shine Ithiopian shine.

Shine your light, shine your light in a Zion
Shine your light, shine your light in a Zion
Shine your light, shine your light in a Zion
Shine your light ina Zion over there

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travellingtales (107) 2005-05-18 3:58

Fantastic shot. Very impressive colour management and framing. Could have had a slightly wider angle though, to take in more of the surroundings. However, I must congratulate you on your use of the 18-50mm so well in most of your other shots. Cheers mate :-)
jp

srabbe (1424) 2005-05-18 4:00

Nice picture Swiatek !
I like the composition with the man on the left, and the natural light on him is very nice.
Sophie

bullabulla (3488) 2005-05-18 4:17

Beautiful
there is a great atmosphere in this picture!!!
the light is perfect for this kind of picture
well done
Laetitia

entrelec (8342) 2005-05-18 4:25

I like this one very much because of the light and the compo.Very interesting atmosphere.
Joel

gringofil (0) 2005-05-18 8:42

Cool shot, Swiatek. The light is simply amazing and the colors, as always, fit the subject like a glove. I really like the angle and how this man is concentrating on his reading. Good work.

Furachan (0) 2005-05-18 8:56

Swiatek, by now I'm actively LOOKING for your next picture. There is a grave maturity about this one, a deep understanding of light. this is painterly, huge dynamic range from the clear foreground to, what, almost total black? And all controlled so well. Love your rasta note too. Very appropriate. Cheers, Francis

bboss (3548) 2005-05-18 9:01

Beautiful - mood colour composition all amazing. The lighting makes it and the threadbare carpet adds a lot
cheers David

Paker (2636) 2005-05-18 10:38

jestes mistrzem swiatla :)
pzdr.
K.

hajle (1087) 2005-05-18 10:42

bardzo dobre naswietlenie, udana kompozycja i ciekawy motyw:>
pozdrawiam!
slawek

sengir (4946) 2005-05-18 12:05

super swiatlo i nastroj, takie zdjecia lubie. Troche jakosc moglaby byc lepsza ew.

bnallama (3755) 2005-05-18 12:10

Nicely captured atmostphere. I like the light and composition.
Bala

hamster (1045) 2005-05-18 16:02

Fajna gra swiatla i dobrze skomponowana fotka.

scalerman (25787) 2005-05-29 9:03

Swiatek, what can i say. Simply powerful, potent, and captive. A wonderful shot.

greg (2835) 2005-05-30 8:44

Another great one. Beautiful light, nice perspective, so tranquil.

gracetansc (67) 2005-06-06 13:48

Wow what a great image.. the lighting is great, and the subject very interesting! Even the bible looks worn out, like it really belongs in that location. Great job!!!

Grace

designsoul (21394) 2005-07-06 23:05

just superb... a very beautiful composition, colour tonality, subject. Excellent!
Sarolta

giovannab (131) 2005-11-29 6:55