The final countdown Photo

Photographer’s Note

Bringing his sheep to the market, or maybe counting the sheep he just bought. In any case they will soon become kebab.
From a market street in the Algerian desert town of El Oued, not far from the border with Tunisia.
This was scanned from a Kodachrome slide. For those of you who find technical shortcomings: I guess you're right.

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mikolaj_kawa (31041) 2009-05-14 1:48

Hello Gert! Nice scene. Wonderful sheep. Very interesting shepard. Nice colours. Good contrast and very good sharpness. Original work from 1975! Excellent! Well done!

atilgone (4749) 2009-05-14 1:52

hi gert
nice composition. it is a nice scaned from positve film dont wory
nice colors
tfs

JanD (15031) 2009-05-14 1:55

Howdy Holmertz!
Interesting picture, very interesting image. Dangerous scene. Good colors.
Regards.

fanni (8811) 2009-05-14 2:02

Hello Gert,
what a curious combination of the subject of the photo itself, of its title (which surely makes me recall the famous song) and of the word "Canada" which I saw on one of the bags on the right! I don't know why it strikes me so.
I'm not much concerned about the "shortcomings" of this photo. It makes me think of most important things in life.
Kindest regards,
Elena

saxo042 (16182) 2009-05-14 2:05

Hej Gert,
A very good scan without any technical shortcomings ;) And your composition is also very good. Just the way the outer contours of the sheep continue along the arms of the man, man and sheep form one unit here! What´s in the glass jar and plastic bag on the counter?
Hälsningar
Gunnar

mafegan (4429) 2009-05-14 2:22

Hello Gert
Another slide out of the wardrobe and scanned for all the world to see! The technical shortcomings are not visible! If you are looking for criticism - the man in the shade is a bit grainy but who cares! Excellent scan - and I am right. Tfs, Marlene

faubry (32407) 2009-05-14 3:48

good daily life from Algeria, colors are beautiful; very good scan quality!!
francine

akm (834) 2009-05-14 7:32

Hello Gert,
A great shot and a terrific scanning job. I like it a lot. I wouldn't have guessed you took this 35 (!) years ago -- I imagine things haven't changed much.
Regards,
Mary

wolf38 (13061) 2009-05-14 9:22

Hello Gert. A. worth seeing and a realistic photo. It works very authentically. A good shot. Best regards, Wolfgang.

ellelloo (4923) 2009-05-14 11:58

Hej Gert,
Technical shortcomings, where? ;) This is an excellent scan, even more so, when the age of the slide is considered. A good composition and an interesting and attractive daily life shot from that country 34 years ago. Well done!
Hälsningar,
Lasse

nirvana73 (8826) 2009-05-14 13:49

Hello Dear Gert
i like your old and new picture
warm and sincere
i like composition
thanks for this documentary picture
best regards
Ozhan

emka (22177) 2009-05-14 14:05

Hi Gert,

Final countdown - it was eleven years later... Beautiful scene of everyday life in Algeria. I find no shortcomings - I like the strong colours, interesting composition, the view of the shepherd and the man sitting behind.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

bukitgolfb301 (4907) 2009-05-14 16:28

Hello my dear Gert

Due to the scanning the details are little disturbed and damaged but this is very peaceful and has good atmosphere.
I can imagine this world in my mind.
This is very much reference to my further work.
Congratulation on your great job !

Thanks for sharing and best regards.

Takero

scroller (2883) 2009-05-18 0:27

Hej Gert,
Agree with many others about the quality its well managed. I like the daily life scene and the sack of beans from Canada!
Hälsningar
/Stefan

kschanna (6) 2009-05-19 4:43

Hello Gert,

I love how you put it..'they will soon become kebab'. The composition is fine and the scene radiates life - which is going to soon become kebab :) - as for the technical shortcomings, sho cares :)

Cheers
Kamran

Waylim (11093) 2009-05-20 0:02

Gert,
This another one of you very nice daily life scene that I do enjoy very much, it depict and tell a nice story from many part of the world that you have been to and you take this kind of photos, not just some beautiful landscape or sunset, it is realy life, in reality, good or bad, happy or sad. thanks for all that wonderful shots.
Way

Glint (3052) 2009-05-21 12:45

hello Gert,
I like the colours and textures of this daily life scene.Wood and wool and sacking cloth, metal and much more. So many details to peruse.
regards,
Bev