Firewood, a photo from Jammu and Kashmir, North

Photographer's Note

So, we in the western world flick a switch and then complain bitterly when God brings along some foul weather to knock the electric power lines down. Oh the inconvienance, how could that company not mend all the damage instantly, where is our compensation, who's fault is it. Oil and gas, so expensive and when its supply is threatened, we say who's right is it to deny us of what is essential for us to live, how can I run my gas guzzling automobile and how we can't possibly live in less than 20c, what terrible inconvienance we have to bare. What a bunch of lazy idle horrible people we are.
Then you travel the world, you see the struggle of life, the miles walked to find some fuel wood just to cook the supper, warmth, well thats just a few blankets if they have any.
So you see why I get annoyed with certain people who think it is their god only right to squander the natural resources of the world when others just wish to live another day.

kiwi_explorer, anes_lc, zips, stego, plimrn has marked this note useful

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partha (14023) 2007-02-15 4:39

Hi Simon,
Great shot in monochrome. Wonderful atmosphere, nice composition and excellent perspective.
Well done.
Regards.
partha

hay_kes (31439) 2007-02-15 4:46

Hi simon,
Very nice B&W composition.Excellent POV and perspective.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2007-02-15 5:07

Hi Simon,
From the thumnail this photo does not look that much. It is only when I opened it that I appreciated your very good composition. The bleak weather condition is well portrayed by the B&W format. Your notes is also a very interesting insight. TFS.
Cheers,
Renier

bhima (726) 2007-02-15 5:08

Dear Simon,

I like your B&W compo. I can feel how tough life can be for these mountain people.

Thanks for sharing.

Thomas

anes_lc (14968) 2007-02-15 5:38

great perspective.i like the version b&w.
well done.i enjoy your note,thanks for share
anes

zips (1958) 2007-02-15 6:34

A good documentary photograph. I think it is great that you traveled to this region to capture it.....not the easiest thng to do I'm sure.

Great Job.
Aloha, JB

cessy (13647) 2007-02-15 15:50

Hallo Simon
I have been looking at your portfolio here, and you have lots of mouth watering pictures. awesome pictures.
this one is one of them, the moment, composition, and the tonal range of the black and white are simply beautiful

stego (24132) 2007-02-15 21:50

Hi Simon,

I don't know what impresses me more: the photo itself or the note. They are much appropriate to each other. I couldn't agree more, although I confess ashamedly that sometimes I see myself complaining about the things you mentioned.

The photo is amazingly impressive and beautiful, showing both the natural and wild natural beauty of the place and the hard living conditions of those who live there.

Fabulous compo and mood.

Regards, José.

Stepan (27210) 2007-02-24 2:54

Other times, other planet... Strong B&W mood, very well composed. It was a cool idea to off-center the women. Well done.
Stéphane