The Old Man and the Road, a photo from Chiapas, Southeast

Photographer's Note

An old man trudging up the hill with his bicycle at the end of a long day. Fifteen years ago he would likely pedal up; now he walks.

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Ebbe (9625) 2006-03-07 13:10

A fine long perspective and the man adds a lot to the quality of the picture, both as a human presence and by illustrating the grade of the road.

ramthakur (1559) 2006-03-07 14:00

Hi Animesh!
This is a highly thematic picture, especially in view of your note. I also find the ambience of the street interesting.
Ram

designsoul (17843) 2006-03-07 16:24

Another excellent catch from San Cristobal de las Casas, Animesh. A beautiful composition as the man is walking beside his bike, with the wires above and the street behind him adding a nice movement to the composition. I like your bw treatment and the mood... a really nice work, Animesh!
sasa

don_narayan (2014) 2006-03-07 16:43

Hi Animesh. Good shot, I like the view over the city and the road arching down the hill and of course, the man pushing his bike. Nice job, it's a good scene.

Narayan

cengiz (3593) 2006-03-07 16:59

excellent shot animesh greteings
cengiz

rowanb (864) 2006-03-08 3:44

nice atmosphere to this one animesh, good p.o.v. looking down on the town. could perhaps crop a bit from the bottom.
good work
rowan

Svillegas (1169) 2006-03-08 6:43

Hi Animesh
Nice composition and play of lines, lots of deepness sensation. Great granny shot!
Sonia

nerve (10231) 2006-03-08 7:50

wonderful grain Mr.Ray, so different than digital photography! i miss these films a lot lately,,
love these gray tones here.. very beautiful..

verde (957) 2006-03-08 17:52

I really like the perspective of the lines that curve downhill. very nice how the power lines follow the curve.
nice grain, seems to add some age and mood to the shot.

b

arindam_thokder (3987) 2006-03-08 20:02

Hello Animesh,

Like the grain so much, this is like urban painting. Everything is perfect here.

Arindam

Salil_B (737) 2006-03-10 8:11

The light on the gradient of the road makes the image stand out. Reminds me of a story by Bates, 'The Ox'.

A-la-N (2025) 2006-03-19 17:10 [Comment]

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partha (14023) 2006-04-23 1:34

terrific shot. The composition is excellent. Inclusion of the cyclist is a nice idea.The converging road gives a sense of dynamism and speed in it.
partha

keribar (43841) 2006-04-26 0:26

Hello Animesh,

A picture that tells a story. The key is perhaps the long road he has been walking , and yet he has to reach the top. I like the way you have shown everything including the whole town.

Many thanks - Izzet

maciekda (19895) 2006-05-04 7:30

and this one is very nice as well - very good composition - clean and aesthetic, the man is well positioned in the frame as well, beautiful real B&W. good work

thaprem (2566) 2006-05-29 8:50

Animesh!..
A wonderful example of the rule of thirds & the profile in excellence!..
The subject just takes you in a trip along the frame slowly bringing all the ineteresting details in front of the eyes!.
Great Job.
Cheers,
Prem.

prantik (1136) 2007-02-19 16:37

Had to find your las casas pictures Animesh. This one is really beautiful. the composition is just perfect. Love those wires.