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12-SEP-2008 deseng

Sweeping Hands

Streets

200809 029 copy-1

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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ctfchallenge22-Sep-2008 22:14
It's good to see another side of life besides our spoiled Americans. ~Lydia
ctfchallenge21-Sep-2008 08:21
Thanks Tommy & Kiki, these broomsticks are actually the stems of coconut leaves and are great for sweeping. But the one she has is obviously old and is not very useful. I was thinking more about a sepia but then left it as it is - Debi
ctfchallenge21-Sep-2008 03:40
Here you have captured a side of life that many if us never see and find difficult to comprehend. And if we have seen it, we find it a bit shameful to accept especially when our leaders and their rich supporters are so self-defensive and ultimately indifferent. This is a powerful photojournalistic piece that we can hope might make a difference. Maybe some day. -tv
ctfchallenge18-Sep-2008 00:06
Nice, and yes - I've seen more efficient brooms, but whatever she's using makes for an interesting picture. I think this would make a great black and white btw.
-k2
ctfchallenge17-Sep-2008 18:03
Thanks Y. - Debi
Rod 17-Sep-2008 04:47
Mmmm futile comes to my mind. You would think someone would buy her a broom to save her back a.
ctfchallenge17-Sep-2008 02:27
Hope - yes, that's it! Penny Street
Guest 16-Sep-2008 16:06
Debi, I love this one! It reminds me of hope, sweeping in spite of the "odds" Yvonne
ctfchallenge14-Sep-2008 12:54
Thanks Doug, Rod & Brent- Debi
ctfchallenge14-Sep-2008 03:47
Well done Debi, this image is quite powerful. That looks like back straining work this poor woman is doing.
~Brent
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 20:30
Splendid Debi. This is bursting with culture. -COAmature
Rod 13-Sep-2008 20:12
Excellent seeing Debi this has a lot going for it. Well done.
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 16:11
Thanks Carole & Penny. The trouble with a candid is that you cant control what's happening. I saw the direction of her hands and thought diagonals. But then she moved her legs - Debi
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 16:04
This is very nice Debi! The broom and arm make a nice diagonal. Seems a bit tight on the bottom - I wish there was a bit of room for all her toes but a lovely image none-the-less! :-) CJ
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 16:02
okay you did it again. Superbly angled to catch the diagonal.
Penny Street