Life on the streets - II Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi all,
It has been a long time since i posted anything on TE because of a lot of reasons and it feels good to be back. I thought I would start from where i had left the last time i was on the site - life on the streets. This man here again seems to be a long time traveller, having lost hope of whatever he had come to do in he city. I could see the look of relaxed content on his face that we get when we leave everything to destiny and let life pass by us.

weswang, PJE, sarju, aloyho, avinashpeters, elihesamian, shaukatmi has marked this note useful

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emilbo (9403) 2006-02-17 9:06

Bonjour Ranjith,
Belle photo touchante et bonne composion. C'est le genre de photo que j'aime mais je n'ai pas l'occasion d'en prendre souvent.
Je pars au début mars pour un mois en République Dominicaine et j'espère rapporter quelques bonnes photos de ce genre.
Je ne comprends pas pourquoi celle-ci n'a pas plus attiré plus l'attention.
Félicitations!...
Emilius

weswang (18223) 2006-02-17 14:18

Hi Ranjith, It is nice to see your new post. It is a heavy topic you brought up here. It looks like a harsh life. Good that it was cold yet.
Nice capture of the expression of the guy and the environment he is situated, together with another person in the view. I like the composition and nice quality you have captured in this picture.

Luan (15935) 2006-02-18 2:05

Hello Ranjith,
we are actually in Pondichery where we are taking some rest on the seaside. Tomorrow we are leaving for Mammallapuram and then Chennai. A scene that we can see everyday here, he looks a bit sad and tired like us ;o), may be we will look like this at the end of our trip ;oP
Well seen
Luan

devimeuxbe (55865) 2006-02-20 16:18

Hi Ranjith
Welcome back on TE. Nice to see you again
Bice picture with this face very expressive.
Good sharpnesse and contrast.
Well done
BErtrand

PJE (19453) 2006-02-20 19:28

Well hello there Ranjith!!! Long time no see on TE! Nice to have you back and posting photos too. This is a real interesting capture showing a glimpse of his character and his lifstyle. Taken in good light...I can see lots of good details too. Thanks for sharing!..Cheers!

gaby (19793) 2006-02-21 23:46

Ranjith bonjour and nice to meet you again on TE my friend - I like the sad expression of this poor man, his look and the minimalist compo -
superb shot
Thanks
Rgs
Gaby

jhm (82601) 2006-02-22 7:51

Hi Ranjith,
I'm glad you see again after very long period, welcome back friend!
You show us again a very sharpness and clarity image of the man this life on street.
Excellent composition also nice of colours,
Best regards,
John.

sarju (5308) 2006-02-22 10:06

Hi Ranjith
Excellent to see you after what seems like a very long time.
Good capture of the mood in this photo ... I like the way one eye of the person in this photo seems to be peeking through the dark face of this person ... (I mean dark face because of the shadow of the cap)
thanks for sharing this one man
have a nice week ... regards .... sarju

john_c (24635) 2006-02-22 10:25

Hi Ranjith,
Great to see you back posting...You have well captured that "relaxed content" look of this man, as he appears without hope or ambition. The clarity is superb, the POV well chosen, and the colours natural and not overdone. You captured this surely at the decisive moment. The textured wall enhances. Great work.
John

thaprem (2488) 2006-02-23 3:13

Ranjith,
I can see that he is contended after a meal by teh Empty 'Pottalam' in front of him!...
The POV is nice, at level with the guys eye.
Colours:8; Compo:8; details:8; Note:7; POV:8; Clarity:8;
Rated for maximum of 10.
Cheers,
Prem.

aloyho (6109) 2006-03-01 8:25

Hi Ranjith,
Glad to see you back and the continuation of the theme is a good follow up. You have made good consideration with this POV to show the simplicity of his life as depicted by the plain background. The relax atmosphere is further emphasized by the other resting figure. Excellent clarity and lighting. Wonderful shot!! Have a pleasant day.

avinashpeters (176) 2006-03-10 7:09

Hi Ranjith,

This is a beautiful snap, good composition although the tree is a bit distracting for the viewer, Captured beautifully

elihesamian (26091) 2006-03-11 13:26

Hello Ranjith,
I'm very glad to see you with your new post,
Thanks for visit my works during my absence,You are a kind man as always,Thanks :)

And what a street life shot !
very real and strong,a nice realistic shot,with a great compostion,very well sen and captured with a fine details,angle and a great in DOF and result that you reached,I appreciate this view from you,Thanks for sharing,

Best
M

pastor_rajkumar (0) 2006-03-20 23:58

Dear Ranjit
This is very good one. Its very much like shots of Maciej Dakowicz on India.Nice piece.I appreciate your feeling.
Pastor Rajkumar

geester (0) 2009-03-16 13:17

Hi Ranjith,

Theres a look of sadness of sadness on the mans face that has me looking at it for a long time. Is he homeless? Is he travelling, or is he just taking a rest. The bag looks too clean to be homeless. An interesting image.

And welcome back:-)

Graeme

shaukatmi (24) 2009-03-23 9:44

I like this photo since it gives a glimpse of the life of this young man. This is an example of Photojournalism. The photo is sharp, good composition and lighting. The society has failed to give this man his place and it is a shame. Cheers.