economy class, a photo from Niamey, West

Photographer's Note

Crowded, extreme conditions of transport are both everyday life of people Niger, as well as usual fate of those who try to cross Sahara in the big trucks. Many of them die, of thirst, or abandoned during long arduous journey by people traffickers, all in vain attempt to reached paradise called Europe. /www.nygus.info/

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sadeik (3282) 2006-12-22 5:44

This is a very good photo
I like his hidden smiling face. Does look a tiny bit over crowded

Good shot

Ulishna (2268) 2006-12-22 5:45

Hello Swiatek,
from my point of view, it's one of the best portrait on TE...
Julia

Wanda1 (15142) 2006-12-22 6:05

Hi Swiatek,
An excellent portrait, I can not even begin to imagine these crowded conditions. Well composed and nice and sharp.
Regards
Wanda

Traczewska (14) 2006-12-22 6:55

Absolutnie wspaniale!! National Geographic najwyzszej proby! Okladka wszechczasow!! Przekrwione galki oczu twarzy, chyba jednak troche usmiechnietej, choc zakrytej.. bo te nogi?? Podeszwy stop zreszta tez warte osobnej opowiesci.. nie kazdy na takie zasluzyl..Swietne kolory!
Zdjecie bardzo podziwiam.. i zazdroszcze! Gratulacje :-)
Z pozdrowieniami, Agnieszka

macondo (20449) 2006-12-22 7:44

Terrific shot, with the very close cropping making the image extremely unusual and captivating. Colour is marvellous, and you captured this person at a good moment with hand over mouth - I wonder why. A really superb portrait, one of the best I have seen.
Regards,
Andrew

Isabelle (9046) 2006-12-22 7:47

at first i thought it was an athlete.
excellent capture and great note, Swiatek.

rj2747 (526) 2006-12-22 9:14

An absolutely extraordinary photograph. The expression, composition and deep colours add up to create a wonderfully evocative shot.

coco (30439) 2006-12-22 9:21

Witaj Swiatek.

Amazing portrait. The reason why I like is that is not only nice, we can see through the eyes of this man.

Well done.

Polonaise (5802) 2006-12-22 12:12

Ni mniej, ni wiecej.
Nygus wspanialy w swoim rzemiosle.
Taki jak zawsze. Bardzo mi egoistycznie potrzebny zebym nie utonął w szambie codziennych artystycznych ambicji.
Sam zerem bedac, przeciez rzemioslo doskonałe wymacac potrafie i czolem bic przed mistrzem sie nie zawacham.

Szczesliwego Christmasa posylam i mocny uscisk reki za ten rok cudownosci cos nam nie poskąpił.
Uwazaj na siebie Swiatek w tej tam trupiarni afrykanskiej.
Do zdjec wysmienita ta Afryka, ale i po lbie oberwac mozna nieźle.

mimi (2325) 2006-12-22 14:16

Great shot. The tight crop really emphasizes the tightness of the situation, and the colors are superb. I love the expression on his face -- a great combination of embarrassed and amused.

designsoul (17843) 2006-12-22 19:17

Unbelieavable shot, Swiatek. I have never seen and will never see a scene like this, for sure. There is great humour and amazing graphism in this totally unusual scenario. Honestly, I would love to have such transportation sometimes... to break out of the ordinary... even at such a cost. Fantastic, tight and intense shot!
How was your trip?
sasa

worldcitizen (16068) 2006-12-22 19:35

Hello Swiatek,
This is a fabulous and unique portrait! The framing of the man's face between the feet is unusual and very effective...and his expression, with his hand over his mouth and expressive eyes is really captivating.

soma (937) 2006-12-24 8:21

oh my what a weird situation !! loved the compostion and the expression :P
regards

hajle (1087) 2007-01-12 3:51

wznosisz sie na wyzyny, masz nieporownywalny styl, genialny gust, czujne oko, specyficzne punkt widzenia, to wszystko sprawia ze od pewnego czasu ogladam Twoje zdjecia z najwyzsza przyjemnoscia i wroze kariere; powodzenia - tak trzymaj!

maciekda (19895) 2007-04-24 7:19

rewelacja, swietne zdjecie, to sie nazywa hardkorowe pozdrozowanie. swietne kompozycja, super motyw, swietnie wypatrzone, brawo

yang_yt (803) 2007-08-05 7:49

This is so great portrait!so impact!TFS

broglia (3604) 2007-10-03 8:10

Congratulations on winning that very prestigious competition. On first viewing it appears very humorous - until I read your note and understood the harsh reality of this persons situation. Amazing catch. Congratulations once again. Best regards, Roberto

Bruno40 (6662) 2007-10-03 18:21

Hi Swiatek
I joined TE long after you posted this photo, but now thanks to the big news of your award I have the privilege of seeing your wonderful work.
Your capture of this moment is fantastic, the eyes, the hidden smile, the cropping.. all make this photo a well deserved champion.
Very well done, and many more awards for you!
TFS
Jorge

zebrowski_artur (682) 2007-10-07 9:48

Gratuluje nagrody!
Zasluzenie zdobyta

Mangoman (281) 2007-12-31 1:51

Great picture

learning about our world through photograpy at its best

Jan

radiohead (359) 2008-07-12 23:56

Hi Swiatek,

This is a truly extraordinary portrait! The man's smiling eyes are captivating. The colours are wonderful and rich and I like how the legs frame his face. Great shot!

Regards,
Michele

ErwanClarks (20) 2009-04-24 5:07

amazing!! this mischievous eyes...so deep. -
very very good. - thank you.

Erwan

ddupre2 (893) 2009-07-05 21:40

allez il y a beaucoup de commentaires et points sur cette photo mais elle les mérite,

bravo Swiatek

cordialement,

dd, ile de la Réunion

Benedict (7076) 2009-07-06 23:21

what a moment's capture! i guess it always stinks at economy class, but i don't mind! with a view like this bringing smiles to everyone's faces, who cres?
cheers,
Benedict

deud (1920) 2009-07-07 0:57

une belle prise.
les couleurs sont vivantes.
bonne composition et cadrage.

merci.

Asiulus (1184) 2009-11-18 5:56 [Comment]