Evaluate My Photo

[Nordlys]

I'm on a trip away from home (in California) and I have those equipments in my camera bag (my standard kit on trips anywhere).

Good news - lots of new pics to review when you get home?

OK, here's one..

A beggar and a street vendor on both side of the U.S./Mexican border on San Diego/Tijuana border check point, shot while I and my wife are waiting in a long queue on Mexico side to re-enter U.S. after attending an opening ceremony of my friend's new factory in Tijuana.

Edited April 11, 2008 by Nordlys

[The Vulcan]

Nice theme - reminds me of my "contrasting lifestyles" submission.

I particularly like the atmosphere that the shadows (of you and your wife?) have produced

And it's definitely a b&w shot.

On a humane note - so sad to see

[Nordlys]

I particularly like the atmosphere that the shadows (of you and your wife?) have produced

Yes, me on left and the shadow with backpack my wife.

And it's definitely a b&w shot.

Yes, I realized that the original shot in color was pointless, so developed it into b&W with rather high contast (obviously), to enhance dramatic effect.

On a humane note - so sad to see

Yes, the morality of shooting the beggar crossed my mind, but when I looked at the composition through the viewfinder I didn't think twice about releasing the shutter. I forgot to cast him a dollar bill (he was asleep anyway). Maybe I'm too used to seeing them in Thailand and became indifferent to their plight.

Edited April 11, 2008 by Nordlys

[astral]

Interesting to see who is where............

Commerce in Mexico and the beggar in the USA.

A sign of things to come?

[Nordlys]

Interesting to see who is where............

Commerce in Mexico and the beggar in the USA.

That's what I initially intended this pic to signify but I'm sure the beggar is also Mexican as there's literally no check point on Mexican side of the border (what a waste of time and money my Thai wife's 1,000 Baht Mexican visa was).