Mini Challenge #216 - Worker(s) in action
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Mini Challenge #216 - Worker(s) in action.
Something similar has probably been set before, but I didn't check and wanted to get things on the move asap.
I'm probably more interested in pix of (individual) people doing 'practical' jobs within the utility services or similar, rather than some pen pusher /keybd operator in a call centre.
Dramatic, moodily lit etc shots of an individual, going about their daily grind (possibly literally in the instance of a road worker using a petrol powered cutter?) - or similar - is more likely to get my attention than an overhead shot of a group of bods doing stuff on a large scale construction site.
That's why the 's' after worker has been added as an afterthought. Shots of large scale operations will have to be particularly good /well lit for this'un ...
Pics of people who are - imo - the unsung heros in the utility fields will get extra attention ... sewerage / water workers / refuse collectors / infrastructure repair people ... ie the people who's job it is to keep the 'basics' working ...whatever the weather.
Am not discounting / eliminating the usual emergency services personnel ... but they tend to be more frequent subjects in this type of topic, imo.
The competition will close 10pm Monday 9th November GMT.
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Something similar has probably been set before, but I didn't check and wanted to get things on the move asap.
I'm probably more interested in pix of (individual) people doing 'practical' jobs within the utility services or similar, rather than some pen pusher /keybd operator in a call centre.
Dramatic, moodily lit etc shots of an individual, going about their daily grind (possibly literally in the instance of a road worker using a petrol powered cutter?) - or similar - is more likely to get my attention than an overhead shot of a group of bods doing stuff on a large scale construction site.
That's why the 's' after worker has been added as an afterthought. Shots of large scale operations will have to be particularly good /well lit for this'un ...
Pics of people who are - imo - the unsung heros in the utility fields will get extra attention ... sewerage / water workers / refuse collectors / infrastructure repair people ... ie the people who's job it is to keep the 'basics' working ...whatever the weather.
Am not discounting / eliminating the usual emergency services personnel ... but they tend to be more frequent subjects in this type of topic, imo.
The competition will close 10pm Monday 9th November GMT.
##################################################
##########################
OUR UN-OFFICIAL GENERAL RULES
1. Have fun sharing and seeing what others share!
2. The host supplies a topic and YOU POST 1-3 IMAGES. The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and is not eligible to enter. The 1st place winner becomes the next host, chooses the next topic and becomes the next judge.
3. Any photo you’ve taken is eligible, regardless of when taken or camera used.
4. Any amount of post-processing is allowed. However, it is helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo.
5. You may comment on other contestant's images. If you want someone to leave you some critique or criticism, just ask within your post.
6. The winner has up to three days (72 hours) to begin a new mini-challenge, or the honor goes to the #2 finisher and so forth.
Guidelines:
1. Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post.
2. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).
3. Also try and resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)
4. Give each image you enter a title.
5. Enjoy discussion with members about their images, don't let this just be an entry thread!
6. When quoting a post, change the IMG urls to a 200x200 size picture so it is clear your post is feedback and not another entry. (See here for help).
7. Don't be hesitant; share 'em and enter!
Mini-Challenge pointers:
1. Upon winning a mini-challenge round, your first step is coming up with a new theme and starting a new thread using the same format as others have used.
2. Make sure to notify the admin of this thread to update the main thread links with your entry thread.
3. Feel free to watch the thread as it grows or wait to the end time and look at all the entries all at once.
4. After the time/date has passed, then officially close the thread with a single post notifying everyone of the fact.
5. After you're finished judging, start a new thread (again using the prior formats) and post your Winner and runners-up. It is important to have runners up in case the winner does not show within the 72-hour window.
6. PM the winner with this info above and let them know they have 72 hours to set up the next mini-challenge.
7. If the winner does not show/start the next mini-challenge after 72 hours, notify the next runner-up and post a message on the Winner thread of the fact.
8. Remember, if you're the Winner, you run the next mini challenge!
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Edit - I replaced the original first image with a new one based on your comment re planning/thinking.
1) Mariposa County Fair set up two days before opening - washing the tents. This guy was on top of the tents giving them a scrub for the upcoming event.
2) Base Camp for the American Wildfire (2012 - Foresthill, Ca) - Self-contained truck wash station and worker. Outgoing Cal Fire engines returning to the front lines of the fire go through to remove debris from the previous shift. The sprinklers on the ground help remove debris from underside of vehicle.
3) Calstar Air Ambulance Pilot and Trauma Nurses - training session with American River Rangers/Tahoe National Forest Fire crews.
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These guys are well diggers in our yard - installing wells for the geothermal furnace.
Here are construction workers in Costa Rica displaying an unusual sense of urgency - here they aren't just standing leaning on a shovel - they are running along the edges of the highway.
If you venture into Colonial Williamsburg before 9 AM, you will find it to be overrun with workers preparing for the coming day. The streets will have uncharacteristically modern vehicles and lots of folks just trying to get things done before the tourists hit the sidewalks. I love to be here during this part of the day! They just do their work and try not to be conspicuous. At 9 AM, as if they are going to turn into "pumpkins" (pardon the seasonal pun), they disappear and it is as if they were never there at all.
1. Cleaning the fall leaves off Duke of Gloucester Street.
2. Performing the "necessary maintenance".
3. Unaccustomed to being noticed.
Heavy equipment mechanic
Window washer
Radio tower workers
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Am not discounting the boys n girls in blue, as they fit into this category (as mentioned in the first post) ... just hoping for other ... less 'obvious' / high profile ? personnel.
// Am not discounting / eliminating the usual emergency services personnel ... but they tend to be more frequent subjects in this type of topic, imo //
To all ...note the theme mentions 'in action' ... not planning / thinking about engaging in it
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I took this photo on my way to work. The guy was allready cutting when I noticed him and the great light.
I only had the blink of an eye to open my messenger bag, open the camera bag inside, get the SLR out, removed the cap, kneel, check my settings and take the shot. I got 1 good shot of this scene before it was over and this is it.
I've put up a new challenge, I hope you'll enjoy