Photographer's Note
In Saigon, in a quiet alley I saw this gentleman, possibly a scholar once, in deep concentration, maybe calculating the meagre takings at the end of the day. Still up at a late hour, illuminated by the naked light bulb, he seemed to embody so much that makes us human: determination, self-secrifice, hope. I didn't use the flash in order not to arouse him from his task. I remember thinking that at a very low shutter speed I was being most optimistic and I had to act quickly before the moment was lost. I am happy with the effect, helped along with some contrasting and highlighting of the scanned image.
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stefanocer
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(10642) 2006-04-21 4:47
Good shot , very difficult to realize because of the lights/shadows conditions , also good the expression of the man , Compliments .
Stefano.
Luan
(12971) 2006-04-21 5:00
Hello Klaudio,
there is not limit time to stop working is Vietnam. I love the way the little shop is hilighted and the way you have caught it. I love my born city ;o)
Very nice picture
Luan
fkk
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(2039) 2006-04-21 5:14
Merhaba Klaudio;
Interesting idea, nice lights
very good composition and colors...
good job.
catman-fatih
macondo
(20449) 2006-04-21 9:44
Very impressive, Klaudio! The vital details of the visage, hands and clothing emerge tellingly from the darkness into the light of the globe. He's tremendously absorbed. The single lamp reveals just enough detail and colour. It worked very well. A good scan, too.
Regards, Andrew
caius
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(242) 2006-04-21 19:41
Hi!
Fantastic and very dificult work. The light is perfect.
Good shot.
Jordi
erdo
(569) 2006-04-27 13:57
You managed a good work with difficult low light conditions,well done.
erdogan
SelimAzad
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(477) 2006-04-28 10:44
U have done a splendid job, even without flash the picture is sharp. You captured the environment and the essence of the picture .. and ur note is also useful .. gr8 job.
BrianGraney
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(1740) 2006-05-21 17:21
Hi Klaudio,
I'm not sure how I missed this one!
It's scenes like this that I love in Vietnam, the quiet corners where life goes on.
You've done really well to capture this evocative image: the warm light is superb (I even like the green fluorescent light in the corner).
Cheers
Brian
Clairedelune
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(4923) 2006-06-20 21:52
Hi Klaudio,
After you visit to my last photo, I decided to pay a visit to your gallery. And this photo just hit me! I don't really know why, but there is a feeling of peacefullness that comes to me when I'm looking at it. Like a "aaaaaah!" very gentle, very calm. The same feeling when it is dark, except the light of a candle. No sound. You stopped a moment. Precious.
I love the green shade in the background. I suggest though that you "clone" the little white spot under the table.
Thank you!
Claire
russte
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(0) 2006-09-12 6:31
Hi Klaudio, my first visit to your gallery and a clear oversight on my part. A million thanks that you didn't use the dreaded flash which would have destroyed the beautiful atmosphere that you have crafted here. The single, naked lightbulb contributes perfectly to the meagre environment in which this man works. A superb exposure. Stephen
london-vienna
(44) 2006-10-11 14:55
Hi
I can`t beleeve that here on this site have so pofeshional photografs.
Super
ryno
(6863) 2006-11-15 10:43
You've captured a great mood here, Klaudio. To me there's something of the allure and mystery of the east in this simple scene. I like the darkness surrounding him, and the shadows against the wall. One can almost hear the crickets down by the river and feel the sultry night. Great shot! Regards,
Ryno
adidas5nb
(5743) 2013-04-03 0:12
great light management and mood.brilliantly seen.the noise adds to the mood of the picture
regards
dwaipayan
Photo Information
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Copyright: Klaudio Branko Dadich (daddo)
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(28698) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2003-09-00
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2006-04-21 4:32
