Photographer's Note
Another thing that struck me about London was the amount of people holding signs like this. There was actually two people with the same sign stood within 10 metres of each other about 10 metres away from the ticket office.
It wasnt just theatre tickets that were advertised, pizza hut and mcdonalds were also popular choices, I am just wondering how much these people get paid to stand all day in the fezzing cold just holding a sign, one thing that was apparent was that none of these people were english, so I feel that maybe these people are being exploited for little money each day.
There is such a thing as the minimum wage in England but im sure that these people were not on that much money.
Another thing I noticed in London was that in any restaurants of coffee shops everyone that served me was not English, not one, for the same reason maybe I feel?
Comments and critiques welcome.
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papagolf21
(152599) 2004-12-22 7:09
Dear Steven,
Il y a longtemps, il existait les hommes sandwich qui faisaient de la rιclame pour diffιrentes marques. Les temps ont changι. Il y a sϋrement de l'exploitation des personnes (pour tenir une pancarte ou pour servir dans les restaurants), mais je crains que cela soit malheureusement universel.
Pour revenir ΰ la photo, je trouve que c'est un trθs bon choix et qu'il rιpond parfaitement aux thθmes de Trekearth, il apprend beaucoup de choses sur la vie des pays.
Bien vu et bien fait Steven.
Dear Steven,
Long ago, there were the men sandwich who advertised various brands. The times changed. There is certainly some exploitation of the persons (to hold a poster or to serve in restaurants), but I am afraid that it is regrettably universal.
To return to the photo, I find that it is the very good choice and that he answers perfectly the subjects of Trekearth, he learns many things on the life of countries.
Seen well and well made Steven.
Kenny10pin
(19301) 2004-12-22 7:59
Great shot, I bet he didnt want to be photographed, I liek the pose, very good work, I like it
nwoehnl
(122) 2004-12-22 15:22
Yes, I also saw quite a few of those guys but for some reason it didn't occur to me to take a picture of them .. This is a nice and authentic-looking street scene, Steven, with the sign-holder and the various inscriptions taking an appropriate amount of attention in your frame, making him stand out well amidst the busy surroundings. Good catch.
Rockyboy
(20598) 2004-12-22 16:35
Oh, it's tickets to see me...;) Also, apparently, it's the same in London than Brussels.... always someone from abroad that serve you ;) It's the multicultural culture and it's not bad...
About the picture, I would just increase the contrast a bit, I think... but it still a good picture. Bravo, Steven!
Photo Information
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Copyright: Steven Danby (danby1)
(3697)
- Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2004-12-09
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Camera: Sony Cybershot V1, Sony Memory Stick
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Οδοιπορικό: Trip To London
- Date Submitted: 2004-12-22 6:22