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Photographer’s Note

A Muscat taxi driver takes a break in the shade near the main mosque, whilst his compatriates disperse afer morning prayers.

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bantonbuju (48858) 2006-12-09 4:33

interesting take, richard,
you started up in a complete shadow but looking across the photo we find many details being completely lit in sunshine - quite a successful tones management;
you joint that guy on the carpet in the meditation or you just snaped this photo? i think it would be interesting to have a chat with the guy;
tc, j.

jinju (14265) 2006-12-09 5:52

Hey Richard,

a good scene. Nicely elongated frame, the shoes are a fantastic way to end the frame there and balance the man.

nwoehnl (120) 2006-12-09 6:43

Very nice daily-life scene, Richard. I like the low and rather close perspective on things, as well as the judicious choice of the panoramic cropping. The sandals in the LL corner are a great device to balance the content of the frame, and to enhance the storytelling. Looks okay in b&w.

Becky (334) 2006-12-09 6:48

Hello Richard, oh my, I know exactly where this shot was taken. I visited Muscat/Mutrah in late March/early April this year and escaped the heat a couple times a day at the wonderful juice bar just beyond that passageway. Your cropping works well here; it smartly fits in all the important elements of the shot - the diagonal of the wall behind him, the passageway, the passersby, and of course the man's shoes!

virginia (495) 2006-12-09 13:32 [Comment]

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Polonaise (5638) 2006-12-09 15:44

I'm taken by this picture, Richard.
By its meticulous composition.
It looks to me like a carefully composed theatrical scene just to be dismantle right after taking a shot.
Almost - too perfect to be true.
From one corner to another - nothing short of classical arrangement.
Have a great WE, R.G.
g.

Graal (59144) 2006-12-10 2:58

Hi Richard,
unusual POV, interesting scene and reportage in B&W. Good semi panoramic composition. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

Kenny10pin (19301) 2006-12-12 6:32

great low perspective, well shot, I like it very much, well done

cbrman (19137) 2006-12-14 6:47

Hello Richard,

Une jolie tranche de vie. Tu bien fait de choisir le noir et blanc dans cette image ! J'aime bien le tapis sur lequel la personne est couché. Avec les pavés cela donne une jolie perspective.
A+

Dominique

banyanman (7739) 2006-12-19 11:02

Hi Richard. I like the fact that you seem to be invisible to the man on the mat and all the passers-by. Good to include his sandals in the composition. I suppose you converted this to B&W because the sky was blown out - always a good fallback! Cheers . . . David

PS: I am sure this is Mutrah (near the entrance to the souk) rather than Muscat proper.