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michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
edited December 19, 2010 in Street and Documentary
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  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited December 17, 2010
    That's an interesting perspective and great she was looking at you when snapped.

    I assume it's winter where this was shot, but do they not believe in a heater? Jackets and caps gives the impression it's cold in there.
  • thoththoth Registered Users Posts: 1,085 Major grins
    edited December 18, 2010
    My theory: it's a winter coat factory and they all double as product testers. :D

    The shot is too busy for me I think, Jen. The stripes of the blinds, while "caging" in the subjects, are just a bit much.
    Travis
  • NyarthlopicNyarthlopic Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2010
    Having the dust mask not cover the nose kinda defeats the purpose, dontcha think? ;-)

    My initial reaction was similar to that of thoth. I thought that the blinds got in the way of the image. Then I thought about it a little more...it gives them a 'caged in' effect. The people in there seem to be working pretty hard and not in the greatest conditions (this coming from a spoiled office worker). There just seems to be so little joy in the picture. I think the blinds giving the 'caged in' feeling really add to she shot. "I'm exhausted, I want to get out. But I can't." After a little thought and looking at the image, that's what it says to me.

    Thank you for sharing, michswiss!
  • konomaniackonomaniac Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2010
    I like it. I think the blinds give it an air of the forbidden picture - As far as the lack of heat, I think they're just trying to prove that they aren't a sweat shop :D
    --- Kono ---
    Pentax K-x and assorted lenses
  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2010
    I like everything about this one. This is a wonderful capture of a sewing factory. The blinds give it the "hide it from the public" view, the first sewing machine gives enough to tell the story, the coats that are hanging and they are wearing tells me they probably do not have heat (and have poor sweatshop work conditions), and the glance makes me want to know what she is thinking about all of this.

    Well taken!
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2010
    I think it's pretty brilliant that you shot through the blinds--The people are not supposed to be seen but rather hidden away--makes me think of a sweat shop.

    The fact that she's making eye contact with you makes it more personal too--I don't know if that makes sense, but you are not just observing, she knows you are aware of them.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • FreezframeFreezframe Registered Users Posts: 246 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2010
    Sweat Shop! for sure!
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    I think it's pretty brilliant that you shot through the blinds--The people are not supposed to be seen but rather hidden away--makes me think of a sweat shop.

    The fact that she's making eye contact with you makes it more personal too--I don't know if that makes sense, but you are not just observing, she knows you are aware of them.

    Unfortunately; I believe this picture conveys reality - through the obvious working conditions.

    Sad but effective!

    Brady
    Dad/Photograher:ivar
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