Photographer's Note
In a previous era huge tracts of commercially productive agricultural land were vacated and ended up under subsistence farming that produces nothing for the market. The lesson has not been learnt. Instead of remedying the situation, in the current regime greedy eyes are on more productive land that will go the same way. This is not the final destination, it is just an instant down the road.....The panels are still coming off.
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eldancer1
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(36343) 2011-07-08 13:08
Very nice domentation of the struggle of poor people all over the world including rich nations like the U.S. Will there be solutions to poverty? I believe there is. I like your pov on this. Good dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.
pajaran
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(102482) 2011-07-08 13:18
Pozdrav.
Ostalo je samo ime, kuca ...
Ostarela, propala kuca i danas sluzi za stanovanje, ves se susi na zicanoj ogradi i kaze nam da ovde neko zivi, dobar prikaz lepim bojama i fotografijom.
Dobar rad, svidja mi se.
Sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja.
Google.
Hello.
Only the name, home ...
Elderly, collapsed houses and today is used for housing, laundry is drying on wire fences and tells us that someone lives here, a good display of colors and beautiful photography.
Good work, I like it.
All the best for the weekend.
Paja.
SnapRJW
(31631) 2011-07-08 23:12
Hello Neels - A sad story and a poignant image to illustrate it. Someone lives here and despite the decrepitude is concerned about keeping clean and holding up their head. A powerful shot. Well done. Have a good weekend and take care. Rosemary
ikeharel
(105807) 2011-07-09 1:38
Hello Neels,
Excelent perspective to show a hut almost falling apart - we, with our human-nature's normally like to see modern stuff and nice things - but there are places on our little planet that has something else to show us...
Enjoy your weekend,
Ike
adores
(46979) 2011-07-09 13:19
Hi Neels!
You got a nice photo of this old house. Seems it's getting really old. I like the details and specially the colourful clothes drying in foreground.
ptiza
(727) 2011-07-09 13:29
Hello Neels,
The terrible poverty. And there is still live. Very sad. Nevertheless, I like your picture very much. It is very expressive and dynamic, with excellent lighting. I want to believe in a better future for these people...
With best regards,
Irena
MJR
(3360) 2011-07-10 0:19
Neels
A fine piece of social commentary, that is a hallmark of your posts.
They say money is the root of all evil, well envy can't be far behind. Over here, we wrap up such unpleasantness in the human rights argument, so many people are quick to claim their rights, totally ignoring the counterpoint of responsbility. And sadly we are ALL the worse as a consequence.
TE working at its best - thanks for that...
rgds
Martin
danos
(110407) 2011-07-11 6:44
Hello Neels,
a nice reportage shot from this poor agricatural era where people live in such bad conditions.Unfortunately the rich of the world don't busy with small things.
Regards,danos
Silvio1953
(205519) 2011-07-11 11:07
Ciao Neels, great documentation of poor architecture, lovely composition with excellent exposure, splendid light and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
Sonata11
(34119) 2011-07-11 19:25
Hello Neel,
well presentated of the struggling each day of poor people all over the world, also including many, many people in the U.S. It's a very sad, that a lot of people they do not know what to do with those money and another struggle daily how to survive. Thanks for sharing. Good job.
All the best,
Barbara
anokutan
(15097) 2011-07-11 22:48
Hello Neels,
Someone lives here and despite the decrepitude is concerned about keeping clean. A powerful shot.
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(18457) 2011-07-11 23:44
Goeie mτre.
Man soms kla oor hulle lewens, maar wanneer 'n mens vergelyk die armoede waarin hulle leef, sommige is skaam vir dit totdat kla. Ek voel jammer vir hierdie mense. Waarom sommige mense, bankiers, politici en skelms aangehaal oormatige luukse lewe deur met 'n ander die ellende om te ly ... Uitstekend, soos verslaggewing samestelling.
Yours
Joseph
jhm
(202831) 2011-07-12 4:44
Hallo Neels,
Alle regeringen moeten iets doen, maar vergeten dat iedere mens recht heeft op eten, dus een stuk grond voor iedereen dat ze voedsel kan kweken, bv: groeten en andere eetbare vruchten.
Dan zal de mensen ook een fatsoenlijke woning kunnen bowen.
Men moet niet rijk zijn om gelukkig te zijn, maar eten en een dak boven uw hoofd is levensnoodzakelijk.
Ik vind dit altijd perfect wanneer iemand dergelijke berichten schrijft, dan weet de rest van de wereld waar het goed of slecht is.
Goede foto Nels, bedankt.
Groeten uit Vlaams Belgiλ
John.
abmdsudi
(88443) 2011-07-12 7:36
Hi Neels
Powerful image that tells a story and excellent reportage. I like the effect you have created for It does look like it's from another era, poverty is everywhere. A well captured, and thoughtful piece of photo journalism of current situation, the difference in socio economic standing but the reality of life is there. The photo shows exactly what you want it to show, I particularly like your composition providing a much more visually interesting focus straight onto the main interest. Good muted tones and presentation with so much detail, those faded colours are really nice suitably coveying the message and atmosphere. Fabulous reportage style shot, Neels, Great work. Congrats.
Best regards
adramad
(66912) 2011-07-12 9:17
Hi Neels,
Very good picture from the technical point of view, but a sad picture, the fate of these subsistence farmers. the house is a good example of this, your note does not indicate better times for these people.
Good management of natural light and a very nice color.
Best regards.
Luis.
Budapestman
(82620) 2011-07-12 13:42
Hi Neels,
an effective photo of this humble house with graphic details, th composition is superb, a suggestive shot, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estιt kνvαnok!
Gyφrgy
vasilpro
(41801) 2011-07-29 9:29
Hello Neels,
Wonderful composition of daily life in South Africa, excellent POV, interesting details, very good clarity and sharpness, lovely light and colors, TFS!
Warm regards, Vasilis.
annjackman
(23019) 2011-07-31 8:53
Hello Neels,
Thanks for showing us this piece of South Africa that most will never see. The shabby building provides some shelter but for how long we wonder. The line of colourful washing drying in the sun is typical of houses in South Africa and shows their pride in keeping clean despite dreadful conditions. A very well composed picture and TFS.
Regards, Ann
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2011-08-01 8:41
namaste Neels,
a nice daily life photography with the fine rural cottage and those colourful clothes. Depth is fine and perfect light. A very well composed shot. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu
halikarnas
(8828) 2011-08-02 11:51
Hi Neels,
Mόkemmel belgesel fotoğraf.
Kompozisyon harika,
Tebrikler,sağlıklı gόnler.
Ataman
lakshmip1949
(19081) 2011-08-04 3:08
Hello Neels,
You have shown the poor man's life. Very few are fortunate to have comfortable life. You have documented very well woth this broken house which needs repairs very badly. I feel sorry for the people living here. A very touching shot composed with colors and sharpness.
Lakshmi
jadesgran
(5433) 2011-08-04 22:38
Hi Neels
A very sad story,but one we are hearing more and more of.You have captured the scene very well,and it tugs at the heart strings, and I feel very humble
Best Wishes Gladys..
mkamionka
(61046) 2011-08-05 8:47
Hi Neels,
very sad view yet the damage seems always very photogenic so the effect is really interesting and eye catching.
Very well done,
M
serp2000
(47063) 2011-08-09 10:36
Hi, Neels,
Impressive social photo + an interesting note!
After this scene I just love my life level.
Regards,
Serghei
josepmarin
(59385) 2011-08-25 10:22
Hi Neels,
with this photo you show us a sad reality in the agricultural world of your country, with this humble and poor farm constructed with panels and the clothes drying in the exterior.
It is an image that denounces a situation and a wrong politics, in a photojournalistic very interesting work.
A good work, in the real spirit of TE.
Best regards,
Josep
axiotea
(21651) 2011-12-09 22:09
Hello Neels
The note describes well the hard life conditions that people have to face!
That house is indeed in a bad shape...but still people are living there!
Best regards
Marilyn
siolaw
(38294) 2011-12-12 0:43
Hi Neels
The house may have known better days, nevertheless it still is used and the people living there probably appreciate it!
Human presence is only suggested, by the hanging clothes, which gives a special atmosphere to the scene.
Greetings
Laurent
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