After a Hard Day

© Steve M. Harrington

After a Hard Day

Uploaded: May 12, 2007 19:43:42

Description

A young man on the back of a lorry after a day of breaking rocks for gravel. Kolkata, India. This is a much revised version based on the thoughtful and valuable advice of Dianna and Natasha.



Comments

Natasha M. Horsburgh May 13, 2007

This looks amazing. what I really like about this image is all the different patterns and textures. The boys expression just perfects it. Fabulous! #654728

Steve M. Harrington May 13, 2007

I want to thank you again for your candor, Natasha. All your points were valid and useful. I think the image has improved considerably after addressing the concerns you raised. His face is still over filtered, but I worked hard to at least balance the tones and brightness on his face. I just might enter this in the contest.
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Jenny Bosmans May 19, 2007

I like the framing on this wonderful B&W portrait, Steve. The face might be over filtered as you say, but I think that makes it jump out...might get the Judges' attention...who knows? :) #4300473

Steve M. Harrington May 19, 2007

Thanks, Jenny. Yeah, who knows? :) It is difficult to adequately describe the heat and traffic chaos in which this image was taken in Calcutta traffic. What struck me was the confident dignity of this young man. No words or gestures were exchanged, yet I'll never forget the experience. I had to try to salvage this image as best I could!
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Ken Jarvis June 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Steve! Great job. #4440219

Patricia A. Stalter June 26, 2007

This really deserves a finalist! Pat #4440308

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 26, 2007

Congratulations Steve!!!! So very excited for you!!! #4440558

Steve M. Harrington June 26, 2007

Thank you so much, Ken, Pat and Liz. I am pleasantly surprised at this finalist. I think I'd best listen to Dianna and Natasha more often! :)
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Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 26, 2007

Congratulation's on your finalist #4440934

Dianna Hauf June 26, 2007

Congratulations Steve!! I am so happy for you! Well deserved after all that hard work! :):) #4441303

Steve M. Harrington June 26, 2007

Thank you, Peaches and Dianna. I share this finalist with you, Dianna, after the great suggestions you made. :)
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Mike D. Perez level-deluxe June 26, 2007

Congratulations on your great Finalist, Steve! #4441463

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Steve. #4441709

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4441760

Mitch Spence level-classic June 26, 2007

Hooray for you, Steve. Good stuff. #4442798

David Pratt June 26, 2007

Hey, Steve Congratulations on this great stuff. B & W sometimes is the way to go! #4442865

Steve M. Harrington June 26, 2007

Thank you all for your good wishes. I really appreciate them.
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Sam Britt June 26, 2007

Congratulations on this finalist, Steve! #4444135

Brenda c. McFarland June 26, 2007

Yeah Steve!!! Great Pose shot. #4444795

Steve M. Harrington June 26, 2007

Thanks very much, Sam and Brenda.
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Carol Teal June 26, 2007

Steve, what a great finalist! I saw both this one and the other and really liked both! I thought I had commented already but don't see it (unless it was on the original). Anyway, I really love this! It is perfect in B&W! #4445016

Colette M. Metcalf June 27, 2007

Congratulations Steve!!! #4445589

Cheryl E. Molennor June 27, 2007

Congratulations #4447727

Steve M. Harrington June 27, 2007

I really appreciate your comments, Carol, Colette and Cheryl. Thank you.
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