Sad Square Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

This is a commom scenery. The square and the old man, alone with himself, with his own past, with his own future, with his own reality, alone in his own life. Sometimes conscious, sometimes absent, most of the times sad.
Wherever we go, there are always squares like this, where people stay for a while, alone, living their own sadness.
Its just a commom post, showing something you probably see everyday nearby your home, or here, posted to TE.
I hope you will never let your parents and grandparents take part of this scenery, because I don´t want to see your figure posted to TE later...
Sorry for this sad note, but the picture just tell me this story.
Regards,
Zeca

Colombiana, ribeiroantonio, Buin, Philippe, carper, belido, nivaldo, stego, dareco, feather, Cretense, lucasgalodoido, jhm, shevchenko, syd1946, gracious, riclopes, josepmarin, skippy007, jaywalker has marked this note useful

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SteveH (3995) 2008-08-26 20:58

Hi Jose, difficult shot to pull off, with the strong backlighting. You did well to avoid any overexposed areas. The man is well placed in the frame, perhaps a shame that the statue is so close to him, or there at all. I wonder how it would look with the statue cloned out. cheers, Steve

Buin (38196) 2008-08-26 21:02

Hallo Zeca!
Sad and beautiful at the same time - as life is ... I like your words in addition to this photo - a photo which tells a story ...
Greetings from Germany, grey and cool!
Frank

Philippe (11787) 2008-08-27 0:29

Hi, Jose. Well, sadly enough, this happens in every part of the globe. You've composed your picture carefully with the man sitting under the leaves off-centre. The light was difficult to manage, but I think you did it quite well. There is a good contrast between the green in the foreground and the leaves at the other side of the square.
Have a nice day,
Philippe

siamesa (13211) 2008-08-27 0:36

Olá Zeca,
Um momento triste que você capturou.São cenas que vemos todos os dias e não paramos para pensar em nossos próprios parentes e pessoas que , de alguma maneira, fizeram parte de nossa vida.Não custa nada estirar a mão para um cumprimento,parar um pouco para um dedinho de prosa , enfim para um ato de amor .E eles têm tantas histórias para contar, tantas experiências vividas... Adorei tua foto e tua mensagem .
Abraços
Maria

ribeiroantonio (21967) 2008-08-27 0:46

A nota dá um realce fabuloso à foto que doutra forma passaria despercebida. Gosto muito deste trabalho. Além disso, concordo em absoluto com o que dizes. Well done.
Antonio

carper (65598) 2008-08-27 3:50

good photo Jose,
the shot from unther the tree give a very good light and shadow effect, well composed, very good photojob, I like it, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

belido (16807) 2008-08-27 5:17

Olá Zeca,

que contraste, né? Uma linda praça e o senhor triste, solitário. Mas é verdade, é uma cena um tanto comum. Gosto do brilho como um todo e a semi-transparência das folhas que permite que luz em sua tonalidade verde chegue à nós. Bonita imagem!
Abraço,
Carlos

nivaldo (13353) 2008-08-27 7:55

Zeca, o bom filho! Sei que você ainda faz boas pescarias com o seu velho. O meu já não está mais na terra ... Converso com êle, quando olho para o céu!
Grande abraço.
Uma bela nota, ainda melhor que a bela foto!
Nivaldo

stego (22448) 2008-08-27 9:16

Olá Zeca,
O enquadramento e a luz estão estupendos, apesar destes contraluzes não ser fáceis de controlar. Apesar do senhor estar de costas e ainda afastado, dá realmente ideia de não estar muito animado, quiçá contradizendo a alegria do sol brilhando.
A nota é algo depressiva, mas infelizmente relata uma situação muitíssimo comum.
Um abraço de outro José.

dareco (17104) 2008-08-27 10:36

A picture thats worth a thousand words. This really is filled with emotion. A great capture. I love the overhanging tree and the colors are beautiful! TFS and have a happy day!

feather (50122) 2008-08-27 12:29

His dejection shows in his body language; hunched shoulders. You have used the light very well. It's effect on the overhanging branch is beautiful. You have carefully adjusted your POV to use it perfectly as a frame for the man and the statue. A beautiful, yet poignant image.
Kath

Cretense (57010) 2008-08-27 13:08

Hi Zeca!

Very melancholic, but beautiful photo! After all, life is not just happy moments, there are moments of solitude, of contemplation! Great framign and composition, excellent light managment, under dificult conditions! Congratulations!

Hercules

lucasgalodoido (16789) 2008-08-27 14:16

Olá Zeca,
uma foto com forte contraste essa, das difíceis, e você saiu-se muito bem, combina perfeitamente com a nota também.
Parabéns e Abraço

Clementi (45101) 2008-08-27 20:14

Ciao Jose,
una foto difficile da realizzare, con questo forte contrasto di luci ed ombre, bella questa cornice naturale per l'uomo sulla panchina.
ottimo lavoro
Giorgio

shevchenko (10066) 2008-08-27 23:39

Hi Jose,
Sometimes people need staying alone and quietly for a while, good pov to show a lonely corner where suitable for this purpose, lovely bright sunlight and natural to see shadows every where, thanks for sharing.
Ally

syd1946 (17965) 2008-08-28 0:43

Hello Jose,
Beautiful photo of the green park with attractive light and shadows...Even the lonely man gives a bit of sad sense to the scene.Very well seen!

Greetings,
Thomas

gracious (20017) 2008-08-28 1:04

Ola JA,
This is a very fine and beautiful artistic composition with good perspective!
I especailly loved the great displayed of light and shadows in this shot, very calm and peaceful indeed!
good colour and details too
well done and TFS
Tony

jhm (83276) 2008-08-28 3:11

Hello José,

One problem with old people, the solitude, a lot old people life in isolation, here a excellent example.
A very well picture through the great green branches, a lot shadow and very nice pleasant colours.
Composition and presentation are very well. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

riclopes (33131) 2008-08-29 0:13

Olá Zeca, excelente nota. Triste sem dúvida, mas acertada. E até parece que a beleza da foto ainda a faz mais triste. Lindíssimo o efeito dessa ramagem toda a filtrar a luz. Excelente exposição, composição brilhante. Parabéns.
Um abraço,
ricardo

Flavia (10202) 2008-08-29 0:19

Oi Zeca,

Uma bela perspectiva, qe mostra este homem sem rosto, aninimo representando tantos otros como ele. Um ar triste sim, mas pelo menos ainda temos as praças arborizadas e com grandes árvores protetoras que acolhem aqueles que precisam...

Abraços,

Flavia

aadilj (17950) 2008-08-29 0:57

Absolutely marvellous sue of the colours, etxtures and the lights. I like your pov and the way you have compsoed this one. Great work indeed.

albertz (2310) 2008-08-29 21:45

Wow! i am totally impressed with this shot, the clarity, texture, composition are superb. Goes to my favorite. Congratulations!

chirasak (575) 2008-08-29 22:40

Hello Jose
your note is really sad, yes i agree with you old people want more care from there children, beside that you have really nice shot for this old man and so emotion note TFS

Regards
Chirasak

Colombiana (2546) 2008-08-30 14:56

Hi Jose,
You captured a "common" great moment,
Trees naturally framing the photo as part of the composition are my favorites;
the old man really adds to the mood of this photo,
as it seems he is pondering about something--adding a nostalgic tone.
The statue is another great detail, and what is more interesting is how the leaves actually frame the statue as well!
Lovely!
Warm regards!!!
Maryori :)

josepmarin (34063) 2008-09-02 0:42

Olá José,
sí, es una escena triste y que no nos gusta ver, pero la has captado en tu toma y la has acompañado de una buena nota.
Tu foto tiene esa sensación de soledad e incluso de tristeza creada por el hombre solitario sentado que parece pensar en lo que ha sido su vida.
Pero la foto tiene una gran belleza estética también, por su excelente contraluz, sus sombras y su buen nivel cromático.
Bien realizada.
Un abrazo,
Josep

skippy007 (7301) 2008-09-02 17:03

Hello Zeca, Sad but I agree with you I sometimes look & see the same thing, the light/shadows & composition reflects that mood. A good quality image, accompanied by equally good note.
Well done & thank you.
Regards
Santo

danyy (69393) 2008-09-02 23:43

Bonjour Jose,
audacieuse photo en contre jour.
Le soleil au travers des feuilles diffuse une jolie lumière verte.
C'est net et précis.
Regards.
Daniel.

jaywalker (12302) 2008-09-28 5:53

Hi Jose, I love the overhanging branches they really assist the photo brilliantly, nicely captured mood with the old man sat quiet, great light & lovely composition, kind regards Wilson.