ALUMINIUM MAN, a photo from Parana, South

Photographer's Note

It was the last days of 2019, a long economic crisis was forcing more and more people to earn money in informal ways, few weeks after the Covid-19 pandemic would bring much more damages and pain.
Here we can see a man trying to sell his stock of aluminium pans, he even got a small cart, crossing the streets of many cities all day long. Usually this kind of pans and domestic utensils in aluminium are made in clandestine factories, using metal from recyclable cans of beer. No taxes, no formal employment, no warranties and cheap products to compete disloyally with the legal stores of the city..
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Eram os últimos dias de 2019 e a longa crise econômica obrigava as pessoas a ganhar dinheiro de maneira informal. Poucas semanas depois a pandemia de Covid-19 nos atingiria, agravando as coisas, trazendo mais dor e miséria.
Vemos aqui um homem tentando vender seu estoque de utensílios de alumínio, ele até tinha um carrinho para levar tudo, cruzando as ruas das pequenas cidades o dia todo. Geralmente esse tipo de produto é feito em fábricas clandestinas, usando alumínio reciclado de latinhas de cerveja. Nada de impostos, nada de empregos com carteira assinada, nada de garantias e produtos baratos para vender, concorrendo deslealmente com as lojas oficiais da cidade.

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Fis2 (157951) 2021-04-05 1:18

Witaj Jorge!
Excellent scene from street.
"Aluminium man" makes impression.
Good reportage shot.
I like this scene from daily life.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

holmertz (94468) 2021-04-05 1:27

Hello Jorge,
It's an interesting and well snapped street photo, but a bit sad. Can he make a living, and maybe support a family on this kind of work? Maybe he competes with your store, so you don't care. ;-) But the photo is well balanced and nicely exposed and the background gives us some of the atmosphere of the street.
Best regards,
Gert

Silvio1953 (208321) 2021-04-05 3:41

Ciao Jorge, lovely and original scene with a very busy man, fine details, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend,ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (105365) 2021-04-05 5:13

Hi Jorge,

You have captured well a daily life scene when a person has to find a way to survive. The point of view is showing the details of the aluminiun pans. It is clear and precise.

Pierre

jean113 (23337) 2021-04-05 7:25

Hello Jorge, a sign of the times in your town.
An excellent observation of daily life.
A good composition.
I feel sorry for the man, that he has to try to earn a living in this way.
Interesting note.
Kind regards, Jean.

jhm (205019) 2021-04-05 9:27

Hello Jorge,

A lovely picture with the man as seller, but poverty are through Covid-19 everyday more worse.
Also riches countries are daily shops that are close through in bankruptcy
An excellent composition and nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John

lousat (131313) 2021-04-05 9:49

Hi Jorge,very nice pic showing this man and his handcraft products,it's interesting to know that,before the pandemic,i can't wonder how is the level of crisis now...great pic to talk about this theme,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

ifege (35039) 2021-04-05 21:44

Hi Jorge
An good interesting one of the aluminium pans hawker. The story behind it is also interesting but a pity that this crude sort of aluminium pan is not good for your health either as bits flake off during cooking.... but if you are very poor they would be cheap.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (137244) 2021-04-05 23:24

Hi Jorge,
Well seen and original title, a good street scene, well captured, tfs.

ChrisJ (162384) 2021-04-06 0:22

Hello Jorge,

A good daily life scene of the man peddling his aluminium pots and pans. Good sharpness and he has one eye on the road looking for any rocks or stones that might send the cart contents flying. Tfs!

Royaldevon (78094) 2021-04-06 2:40

Hello Jorge,

This is like reverting to the old fashioned peddlers who used to travel around the countryside selling goods. It was before the time of recognised shops and these people were welcome. Traders, like this, would be viewed with suspicion nowadays!
It is a very interesting, well composed shot, revealing how people have to adapt when conditions become difficult.

How are conditions faring in Brazil?
Are vaccines becoming available!
It must be so difficult in such a huge, rural country!

Keep safe,
Bev :-)