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Smoking in Lombok


Smoking in Lombok
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Copyright: Stephen Harnett (SteveH) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 301 W: 71 N: 396] (2644)
Genre: Gens
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-03-22
Catégories: Vie quotidienne
Appareil photographique: Konica Minolta Dynax 7D, Sigma 70-200 EX APO f 2.8
Exposition: f/2.8, 1/200 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): Beautiful Portraits [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-07-30 2:12
Vue: 383
Points: 10
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Although smoking is declining in western countries, in Indonesia the opposite is true. Virtually every man smokes, many continuously from the moment they rise to the moment they sleep. Many chose to smoke cigarettes made from locally grown and sold tobacco mixed with cloves, called kretek, such as this man.

The tobacco industry is the second largest employer, after the government. In 1980 a study found that, "Indonesian households spent more on tobacco than they did on clothing and footwear, on meat, or on medical and educational needs combined, and twice as much as they spent on festivals. The poorest households spent more on tobacco than they did on fish, meat, and eggs combined".

Here is a previous smoking in Indonesia photo
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Hello Steven,
I'm beginning to suspect you of being sponsored by some big company, or maybe the Suharto family who I believe made a lot of money from the tobacco industry. This is also a good portrait with fabulous sharpness. This man seems to have a very serious approach to his smoking habits.
Regards,
Gert

Merhaba Stephen
Wonderful portrait picture and composition.Well done.
Best regards.
KadiR.

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 23 N: 1590] (8981)
  • [2008-07-30 10:20]

Hi Stephen,
A great tight composition concentrating all our attention on his eyes and his smoke. Good sharp focus on his facial features and hat and nice natural colouring too. I like that we can see the strands of smoke.
Regards
Wanda

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1982 W: 53 N: 765] (13001)
  • [2008-07-30 14:55]

Another excellent portrait and superb detail and color. An interesting model once again. TFS and have a happy day!

Hi Stephen,
Superbly focused on just the front of the man's face, and all else a little blurred. Good eye contact from the man, and I like the way the cigarette is slightly out of focus, it puts more of our attention on the man.
It seems smoking is a huge problem everywhere in Asia, here in China also, it's estimated that 80% of men smoke and with cigarettes costing as little as $0.35 a pack there's little incentive for them to quit!
Nice shot, and interesting notes too
Regards
Lee

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