Man at Work, a photo from California, Ouest

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Man at Work
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Building railway stations like the Oculus in New York or the railway station Liège-Guillemins take several years until they are finishes.
This picture is an impression of the project for the Central Sunway in San Francisco. The work started in 2012. The picture is taken July 2014. The subway will be opened in 2018.
The POV is in the Market street looking into the Stockton Street. It is a pity you can’t hear the noise of all the machines.

The Central Subway is an extension of the Muni Metro light rail system under construction in San Francisco, California, from the Caltrain commuter rail depot at 4th and King streets to Chinatown, with stops in South of Market (SoMa) and Union Square.
The subway is the second phase of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's Third Street Light Rail Project. The first phase opened to the public as the T Third Line in 2007. The Central Subway is expected to open to the public in 2018. With the addition of the Central Subway, the T Third Line is projected to become the most heavily ridden line in the Muni Metro system by 2030.
Ground was broken for the Central Subway on February 9, 2010. As of February 2014, both tunnel boring machines (TBMs) had passed under Market Street and were tunnelling under Stockton Street toward Chinatown.
More info about the San Francisco Central Subway

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snunney (130965) 2016-10-24 3:51

Hello Rob,
He seems to be having a well earned rest at this point in time:-) I like the strong graphical lines supplied by the construction equipment. The man adds a human element and provides scale. Very good management of the strong light. Interesting and well realised daily life composition.

GyurMaster (16638) 2016-10-24 4:50

Dear Rob,

I like that everything related to the construction is vivid yellow, including the man, who looks very 'metal' with that mustache. :)

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jhm (191315) 2016-10-24 6:14

Dag Rob,

Machinerie voldoende zo te zien, alleen moeten ze nog bediend worden.
De man met zijn zonnebril heeft veel goesting om naar het werk te kijken.
Misschien denkt de man één kijken en vier werken zo blijft er evenwicht in het spel.
Uw foto is technisch heel goed gemaakt.
Goed van kleur en mooie presentatie. Bedankt

Groeten,
John

tyro (29026) 2016-10-24 6:16

Hello Rob,

An interesting and informative note and a very fine photograph showing what looks like total confusion amidst tall cranes, railings, machines and building materials - it is quite remarkable how, in two years' time, this will become a spanking new and smart Central Subway.

Perhaps this worker isn't actually toiling very hard - probably just relaxing and keeping an eye on the curious photographer - but he's well placed in the frame amidst all the colourful and detailed confusion and you have captured the scene perfectly.

Excellent!

Kind Regards,

John.

Sergiom (115636) 2016-10-24 6:25

Bonjour Rob,

Cela me rappelle le nom d'un groupe australien d'il y a déjà quelques années. Le travailleur ne semble pas travailler trop fort ici. Beaucoup de choses à admirer dans ce cadre.

Amicalement

Serge

papagolf21 (145076) 2016-10-24 6:32

Bonjour, cher ami Rob,
Il n'y aura donc pas d'arrêt de constructions, de travaux.
La ville s’accroît de jour en jour.
Bien vu le cadrage de l'homme au "travail".
Amitiés.
Philippe

Nicou (188416) 2016-10-24 6:57

Hello

Quelle compo et vue quel jeu de grandes grues et graphisme impressionnant et ce pancartes publicitaires et quel look ce travailleur tout en jaune avec son casque les reflet sur les lunettes sueprbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Fis2 (142609) 2016-10-24 9:30

Witaj Rob!
A very interesting view from street, great work.
Good framing and colors.
Man add flavor to this composition.
I like this daily life shot.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (191181) 2016-10-24 9:45

Ciao Rob, lovely daily life composition with man At work, splendid perspective, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Tue (71862) 2016-10-24 10:25

Hallo Rob,
Ik kan me deze straat niet goed meer herinneren, maar het is een mooie combinatie van de verticale reclameborden aan de gevels en verschillende kranen op de achtergrond. Die man zit er wel vervaarlijk uit met die oranje streepjes als ogen.
Lars

holmertz (83294) 2016-10-24 10:45

Hello Rob,
Being retired I am very fond of looking at people at work. That is one reason to like this photo. Another good reason is that TE doesn't allow sound files, so I am glad I can't actually hear the noise from this place. It's more chaotic than your usual stylishly composed photo, but that means you captured the local atmosphere perfectly.
Kind regards,
Gert

ktanska (36425) 2016-10-24 10:48

Hi Rob,
Excellent work related shot. All the normally open street space is now covered with construction equipment giving good idea how these project create temporary, but sometimes rather long time obstacles. All those high price brand names in the background add contrast.
Kari

pierrefonds (93531) 2016-10-24 13:27

Hi Rob,

You have captured well the wondering expression of the worker why you are taking is picture. The length of the street is giving depth and perpesctive to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the machinery and of the buildings. Have a nice day.

Pierre

lousat (120975) 2016-10-24 14:42

Hi Rob,very impressive composition,wiht the man on the right and a lot of buldings and work in progress in background,absolutely great,another amazing idea and the usual top quality! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

carlo62 (81023) 2016-10-24 15:00

Ciao Rob
immagino che il rumore era molto forte, ma lo sono anche i colori che sembrano rispecchiare il rumore stesso.
Lo strano riflesso degli occhiali di questo uomo sembra che siano pronti a far partire un raggio che ti incenerisce!!!
Saluti
Carlo

bukitgolfb301 (53380) 2016-10-24 17:49

Hi dear Rob

Very nice snap image for the construction site. His pose is p tatsy and so soomty match with background. Amazingly sharp and clear presnetation as usual.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

PaulVDV (49024) 2016-10-24 21:53

Hallo Rob,
De foto doet me terug denken aan het oneindig lijkend aantal jaren dat in Brussel de metrowerken aan gang waren. Ik heb geen herinnering aan Brussel van tijdens mijn jeugdjaren en zelfs lang daarna zonder dat dergelijk beeld erbij komt.
Een en al bedrijvigheid in deze straat.
De persoon op de voorgrond herinnert me aan het grapje over iemand die vurig beweert dat hij toch zo enorm veel van werken houdt. Hij kan er namelijk uren naar staan kijken :)
Vele groeten, Paul

BennyV (30382) 2016-10-24 22:56

Dag Rob

Dit is een pareltje. Knap hoe de man daar staat de relaxen. Met zijn werkpakje en die snor doet hij me een beetje denken aan de Village People (maar dan met bierbuik). Prachtige kleuren in die mikmak van bordjes en kranen op de achtergrond.

Prima werkje, bedankt voor het delen.

Benny

COSTANTINO (93422) 2016-10-24 23:28

Hello dear Rob and have a nice time
and a happy new day
excellent capture in a different way
original version we nee all the ideas
of taking a photo
this vivid yellow color draws our attention
regards
Costantino

adramad (62656) 2016-10-25 8:08

Hi Rob.
A large composition, to show these gigantic works, gives the impression that everything on the street is under construction, machinery, cranes etc ..... man puts the human touch, as if waiting for something.
Brightness, sharpness, colors and POV chosen are excellent.
Very good work. I like it.
You have a good day.
Best regards.
Luis.

emka (139142) 2016-10-25 10:29

hello Rob, Even such big machines and cranes can be shown in an interesting way, although for most photographers it is rather the nuisance. The yellow colour of the elements is eye catching. As for me, I do not regret that I do not hear the noise of it. Big constructions are always time consuming and difficult to bear for the inhabitants. we had the short metro line built in Warsaw and it was awful time, but now it works.

WArm regrad s Malgo

s_lush (16602) 2016-10-25 11:12

Hello, Rob,
Your photo proves that not only the result of construction should be a subject of capturing, but a constructional process itself may be interesting and attractive. You have caught a right moment and chosen a very good composition for taking the picture. The light, colors, details and photographic qualities are excellent here. Great job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

lucasgalodoido (26140) 2016-10-25 15:27

Olá Rob,
sensacional essa captura, bem dinâmica e colorida, assim como a banda australiana de mesmo nome. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

PiotrF (42632) 2016-10-25 16:46

Hello Rob,
Interesting view of man at work in San Francisco, nice street scene.Amazing viewpoint and nice colours.
Very well done.
Nice shot.
Regards
Piotr

abmdsudi (81562) 2016-10-25 22:46

Hi Rob
An everyday choice of subject with some wonderful details and appealing bold colours by keeping it simple yet an attractive image. Precisely timed and well seen, Congrats
Best wishes

ikeharel (98790) 2017-04-19 21:21

I have a theme withn this title, Rob, so added this one to the series.
Yellow machines in fine shining contrast to the surrounding, and the man presence gave life to those machines.
Fine taken moment.
Have a nice new day,
Ike