Walking to a Better Life Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dear Friends...this photo was captured in the midst of the economical, political and social crisis in Argentina in 2002. This old man and his cart walked endlessly day & night, be it in rain or fog, to gather whatever he could for him and his family to survive.
An example of perseverance and faith in the search for better times... for a better life.
A lesson for life.
Regards,
Robert

Tayon, gneufeld, robertosalguero, ViktorVaughn, rakeshgupta, afshin339, jjcordier, belido, TravelerNL, NellyD, cdmonson, Scharan, Henryk_Bilor, Ulishna, derek3755, DRFDP, dougie has marked this note useful

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Tayon (1840) 2007-06-23 20:07

Hola Robert
esta es mas una fantástica foto de tu porfolio.
estupendas luces y escenario..
la composición esta muy rica y todo lo mas...
hacia tiempo que no nos mostraba sus fotos..
abrazos
Taba

Bruno40 (6440) 2007-06-23 20:17

Hola Robert,
Muy buena tu foto, la contraluz esta muy bien utilizada. Buen trabajo.
No me gusta el marco eso si, tres colores es mucho, y estos no combinan con los colores de la foto, en mi modesta opinion.
saludos
Jorge

paura (38266) 2007-06-23 20:18

Robert,
Bela fotografia, com ajustada composição e linda iluminação.

Paulo

prezntime (3945) 2007-06-23 21:04

Hello Robert.
Good to see a post from you. Again, what marvelous light you've displayed here. The rays enhance the feeling of hope in the shot as well as the fact that the man is walking into those very rays. I like the simplicity here; any more would have killed the beautiful tones and sentiment.
Regards,
Chris.

gneufeld (15167) 2007-06-23 21:10

Hi Robert,
This is a superb "daily life" image with outstanding colors and the unique rays of sun penetrating the scene from the left. Very nice work and thanks for sharing. Gerald

Dpbours (218) 2007-06-23 21:37

Hi Robert,

Great shot, good note! The light is really beautiful and it's nice to see how it matches your story in a way. Walking towards the light... Despite everything still faith, still hopes for a better future and still walking towards the light. Nice one!

Greetings,
Dennis

ls7902 (6134) 2007-06-23 21:48

Hello Robert,
Beautiful rays of sunlight. Nice colors & composition with the man cycling towards light & hope. Regards. Latiff.

robertosalguero (2763) 2007-06-23 21:50

Robert I haven't seen you around here for some time. I hope things have been ok. I like this picture. The light coming from the background and filtering through the trees is almost Holy. It gives the illusion that the man is walking into a divine light. The effect is almost supernatural. Very nice colours and perspective to capture this beautiful moment and place. Thanks :-)

Roberto

devimeuxbe (55853) 2007-06-23 21:57

Hi Robert
The best here is how you have managed these ray of light. It's really great. The POV also is very beautifull.
THis is a very nice picture (but i don't agree with the frame around)
Bertrand

cam (8880) 2007-06-23 21:58

Hi Robert
A long time away from TE,but back with an astounding piece of art.
You have captured the light and the mood it creates and succeded in keeping everything in balance,no over exposition.
The light is telling him that better times lays ahead.
Hope everything was well for you since your last post.
Take care
Charles

ViktorVaughn (1517) 2007-06-23 23:56

Absolutely wonderful photo with a good note explaining what you were capturing, making it even more powerful. The rays of light coming in are perfect. The empty road ahead, the morning sun, excellent.

TFS

rakeshgupta (2670) 2007-06-24 0:13

Hi Robert,
This is a beautiful image. I specially like the sunrays. The shadows and light combination on the road is making it very pleasant. The man with his cart is really a philosophical and social touch to the image.
Great capture and very well presented.
Thanks
--
Rakesh

afshin339 (304) 2007-06-24 0:54

Hi Robert
That's right.Move to better life with new hope is very nice.This shot say us Hope is very important in ordinary life.
your shot is very powerful and impressive.Light radiation and colours are wonderful.also trees shadows on the earth is effective.
Thanks for sharing.
afshin.

mushanis (241) 2007-06-24 1:15

Hi Robert,

Ooh man! This is superb, powerful, evocative...what can I say. Total emotion. Thanks for sharing.

mushan

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jjcordier (24470) 2007-06-24 2:47

Une photo très symbolique (surtout après lecture de ta note)et de toute beauté. J'ai tenté un WS en format un peu plus panoramique que je te propose.
Amicalement
JJ

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bostankorkulugu (33514) 2007-06-24 3:03

hi robert,
glad to have you back... amazing shot as always... you ve managed to make a daily life scene look like a piece of heaven... magical light, great compo, congrats...

i hope we wont have to wait for another 7 months for the next shot:)...

all the best

korkut

rgarrigus (0) 2007-06-24 3:11

Robert,

This is a great photo. The composition is perfect and the light is giving us just what you intended. I'm not a big fan of the framing here but the picture is stunning!

TFS

Bob G.

sdey_26 (4) 2007-06-24 6:21

Good catch! In my opinion, it is the lust for life and we always run towards the source of energy- it's symbolic !

mpdre (1585) 2007-06-24 9:26

Hi Robert! You got a superb photo with this old man going on the road. The light fall well from the corner to illuminate the composition and to give some peotry to the image.

Regards,
Andre

belido (16273) 2007-06-24 9:48

Hi Robert,

magnificent composition. Incredible Sun light rays and great atmosphere. There is something magic in this shot. Good info note. In my favorites!
Regards,
Carlos

DarkoG (2284) 2007-06-24 10:26

Excellent us of light. good compo, fine colors, full of mood.

Cormac (26449) 2007-06-24 10:40

Great light! For me, what makes the shot is those wonderful light rays coming through the trees. The road really guides our attention down the middle of the frame, and of course the loan person on the cart creates a nice story. Well done!

partha (13657) 2007-06-24 11:23

Hi Robert,
What a great effct of light here. the beams add wonderful effect. the composition is full of dynamism.
Regards.
partha

dilane (10228) 2007-06-24 15:16

Bonsoir Robert,
Quel magnifique éclairage tu as su capter là. Entre les rayons du soleil et les ombres qui se déssinent sur la route, c'est grandiose - Bravo - Belle capture
Regards
Daniel

sined (4483) 2007-06-24 15:23

he is going towards the light tomorrow will be a better day..

pablominto (40402) 2007-06-24 15:29

Hello Robert,
Amazing backlight, where the humidity actually makes the sunrays visible!
Strong symbolism as the man is walking toward the light...
Story is very well told, but never will I approve of this border...
Greetings,
Pablo -

vincz (19039) 2007-06-24 16:00

Great to see you back! Especially with such a magnificent post. The light is fantastic, the shadows as well and your composition with this man and his cart is remarkable. A true eye-catcher, very evocative at the same time.

TravelerNL (2951) 2007-06-24 16:42

Hi Robert,
The rays of light the man is walking into from the shadows could have a symbolic meaning as well.
It's a beautiful compo with beautiful light and colors.
Well done,
Harko

pburraco (861) 2007-06-24 18:32

Simplemente excelente toma de este cartonero, la mejor hora para representar su trance.
Un saludo,
Patricio.-

NellyD (1872) 2007-06-26 11:23

Hi Robert,

Nice to see another posting from you and it's a beautiful one.
The way you've captured the rays of light is beautiful, lovely colours and a great composition.
Thanks for sharing!

Greetings, Nel

cdmonson (2751) 2007-06-26 13:06

Hi Robert:

You're back! And with a vengeance! This is an excellent shot, both technically and for its symbolism. I was living in Chile when the economic crisis occurred, and I remember hearing about the plight of the Argentines--I had friends whose families were affected--so this one has a special significance for me. Fantastic in every respect--I can't think of any way to make it better. Well done.

Clark

Edyta_B (1195) 2007-06-27 16:13

Hola Robert :)
I'm so glad that You came back to us :). You weren't here so long and You back with beautiful image.
I like the composition with the man who is going towards the Sun, maybe toward the better life... Except that I like the sunrays and the shadows on the road, and rich colours on this picture.
Reflective photo...
Regards

Scharan (13951) 2007-06-27 21:08

Olá Robert!

Que bom ver foto sua aqui novamente...e por sinal muito bonita, cores, luz, sombras e composição, meus parabéns, tudo muito bonito.

Grande abraço,
Vera.

tabora (13638) 2007-07-01 12:37

Bonjour robert,
Supereb on dirait qu'il va entrer dans la lumière comme pour faire un voyage intemporel,joli contraste et belles couleurs.
A+
joseph

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2007-07-04 13:41

Hi RObert
Excellent view. Perspective, colours, composition are great. Fascinating play of light and shadow.
Regards

P.S. Didn`t you forget about TE? ;)

ribeiroantonio (21859) 2007-07-04 16:08

Bem-vindo novamente a esta grande família que é o TE. Há já muito tempo que não te via por aqui.
E o regresso foi sensacional. Esta foto está maravilhosa com todos aqueles raios de luz a incidirem naquele homem que caminha curvado. Muito bonita.
Um abraço,
António

Ulishna (2246) 2007-07-04 22:30

Wonderful photo, Robert!
Great light and very good composition.
Regards,
Julia

derek3755 (2341) 2007-07-07 23:59

Hello Robert

thanks for sharing this wonderful picture, great composition, lovely colours and beautiful light.

Derek

feather (49858) 2007-07-08 1:12

All your photos make wonderful use of dramatic light and here we have another excellent example. The man walking towards the sunbeams couldn't be better to illustrate the point you make.
Well done and welcome back after your long break.
Kath

DRFDP (98) 2007-07-08 19:34

Robert:

Excelente composición e iluminación muy bien manejada. La imagen transmite la dureza del momento que expresas en la nota, pero a su vez los rayos de luz se pueden interpretar como signo de esperanza. Muy interesante toma realmente. Coincido con que el marco que pusiste está un poco cargado de colores.

Diego

tigra (2966) 2007-07-11 21:42

Hello Robert
Great composition!
It seems as if he's riding to the light, for a better future.
Very impressive!
Katia

AnaFrantz (624) 2007-07-12 4:22

Let me just say that this photograph truly amazes me! Quite surreal and magic!
Congrats. Ana

rbcy1974 (20742) 2007-07-13 3:20

Hola Robert
HAcia tiempo que not e veia (aunque yo tampoco he estado muya ctivo ultimamente)
Como siempre sorprendiendonos con unas expositiones y colores increibles.
COmo has hecho para capturar esta luz amarillenta?
Un saludo
Daniel

dougie (2920) 2007-07-29 17:46

Hi Robert,
Some well chosen angles in this shot to maintain the detail on the subject and mask the direct line to the sun. Great result, and very sympathetic with your note. Thanks.
Dougie

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