Is it safe ?, a photo from Rio de Janeiro, Southeast

Photographer's Note

- "Is it safe to walk along the beaches ?"
- "I just saw a couple being assaulted by kids on the beach on the news !"

I can't remember how many times I was asked this by french people :)

Well, I guess that any big city has its violence issues. It's true Rio de Janeiro is a particular place with its "Favelas" where gangs do their best to gain their share of the Drug Business. And the Favelas are quite close from the beach. But, provided you are careful to not bring too expensive stuffs on the beach, to not walk alone in the night in a empty area, I guess you can escape most problems.

Here is a view of Ipanema where you could locate a policeman every 50m :) Nice guys who are sweating in the sun while tourists like me are enjoying their stay.

No cropping. USM applied.

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Xalkida (11744) 2005-04-18 15:02

It's a very fine portrait Steven! I like the sharpness, the colors and the proper lighting! Excellent work!

vidafuleira (0) 2005-04-18 15:10

Olha, as regras são claras. Sua foto quebrou algumas delas e a polícia da fotografia já está nas ruas atrás de você...

Heheh, mas falando sério, goste de sua foto justamenmte porque você deixou os olhos do rapaz na sombra. Deu um ar impessoal que só as autoridades policiais tem.

Parabéns.

Ah, esse rapaz não é bem um policial de verdade... ele é um voluntário da paz...

sita4ram (814) 2005-04-18 15:21

great shot. I think that cropping a bit off the right side, would have made it even more interesting. just about 2-3 cm.

robiuk (10807) 2005-04-18 15:57

Hi Steven,
Nice portrait of a policeman with slight off centre positioning.
This is one of rare photos where horizon tilt doesn't matter as our eyes are focused on the FG, where you controlled light well and manage to preserve natural skin and texture colours.
Very fine & clear work,
Robi

eleparc (24063) 2005-04-18 16:13

bravo steven! et tu te ballades avec ton matos...? je n'aurais pas trop osé, je crois.. trop peur de me faire braquer avec... mais il semble que tu aies eu raison.. belle image . un petit coup de flash pour desombrer le haut du visage peut etre?

alimo3 (6854) 2005-04-18 16:56

Bonsoir Steven,
Une image bien graphique de ce policier des plages,
L’ombre sur son visage est un peu forte mais l'exposition très bien maîtrisée.
du bon travail.
but where is the Girl from Ipanema ? :)
Amicalement.

Tom

naxius (16685) 2005-04-19 6:15

Bonsoir Steven;
Tu décris Rio comme une ville où il faut être très vigilent si l'on ne veut pas se fair attaquer, c'est plutôt inquiétant et cela ne donne pas trop envie d'y aller. Est-ce si risqué que cela???
Au sujet de ce jeune policier, je regrette juste son visage trop sombre, à l'ombre de sa casquette. Dans ces cas la, j'utilise souvent un coup de flash fill-in histoire de déboucher les ombres.
A bientôt.
Alexandre

MoosicMan (1231) 2005-04-19 11:05