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Last impressions from Hawaii when we were there recently for my daughter's wedding on June 1.

At the end of a working day, a street vendor is all packed up and ready for home.

[Today I'm in Atlanta.]

Red Pen

1 Jul 2008, 00:13

It's unique and surprising to see a Hawaii image with a sepia treatment. I like the inclusion of 'Aloha!' sign.

Ginnie: I know, Red Pen. Hawaii has too much color for sepia. But this time I thought it might work.

Thanks.

Mroy by the Bay

1 Jul 2008, 00:28

I'm sure the colors are fantastic, but in black and white it has simply come alive IMHO. When I "grow-up" I'd like to photograph just like you (just a short stature joke)

Ginnie: You sure know how to make my day, Maria, joke or no joke.

Thank you.

bram antareja

Yogyakarta Indonesia

1 Jul 2008, 02:49

All over the world always had poverty. High value human interest foto...salute Ginnie.
Regards from Yogyakarta Indonesia.

Ginnie: It was almost hard to see this as poverty there in Waikiki, Bram, but I suppose it is. It felt more like simplicity. Thanks.

ray

Thailand

1 Jul 2008, 02:55

Stunning image, Ginnie!
Not a scene one would typically have in mind when thinking Hawaii. I am really taken with the [empty] date palm fruit stalks, and...are those pre-loved tennis balls on the trolley?

Ginnie: I have no idea, Ray. I had so many questions myself!!! So many questions, so little time! But good eye. Thanks.

Kay

United States

1 Jul 2008, 04:28

Very well caught, Ginnie. I like how you pick out the most interesting shots. It gives us a real view of what's out there locally and behind the scenes. Thanks!

Ginnie: Behind the scenes is often where it's at, Kay, as you know! Thanks.

sherri

United States

1 Jul 2008, 04:31

Incredible, Ginnie...the photo and the processing. The sepia is just the perfect tone.

Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Sherri.

Astrid

The Netherlands

1 Jul 2008, 05:13

All packed to go.....ontzettend prachtige foto.... the sepia is just fabulous, when I think of Hawaii, I don't think of these scenes, the 'Aloha' is so good in this picture.
Had to laugh @ Maria...'when I grow up' I can assure you I need some growing up to do as well, this picture is good, I like the shirt of the lady, not that I would dare wearing it, they will drive of the dike if I did

Ginnie: You're safe, Astrid, because that's a man, believe it or not. But I had to look to be sure. I'm guessing we all have a lot of growing up to do...right up until the very end! Too bad we can't do it all at once and get it done and over with.

Ontzettend bedankt, mijn vriend.

Bill Phillips

Droitwich..sunny

1 Jul 2008, 08:15

Doing this as a monochrome was a good idea. In colour there would have been too many distractions. As Bram says, a reminder there is poverty even in the most affluent of places.

Ginnie: Yes, Bill, so true. In this setting, however, it actually felt more like simplicity than poverty. Isn't THAT interesting!

Philine

Germany

1 Jul 2008, 08:35

Yes, a moving scene of daily poor life you can find all over the world! Omnia mea mecum porto. I hope that the street vendor (in the Hawai shirt, there are some colours for him, too!) could sell some products today, surely the business rivals on the other side (Market place are a problem but tomorrow is an other day and a new chance for him...!

Ginnie: They actually were talking back-n-forth across the street to each other, Philine. It was like one big, happy family. Suddenly it didn't feel so "poor!" Most interesting, right?! Thanks.

anniedog

Great Britain (UK)

1 Jul 2008, 09:06

The contrast between the tourist shops and the poor street trader looking on, is very poignant. Unusual treatment but it works. How was it in colour?
Ingrid

Ginnie: It's funny, Ingrid, but I don't even remember what this looked like in color. I'd have to go back to the original. But it was early evening when the street lights were coming on, so it wasn't as colorful as during daytime. Thanks.

chad

In front of a computer

1 Jul 2008, 09:15

Are you sure this is better than colour, Ginnie? It's a good photograph though.

Ginnie: No, Chad. I'm never sure about just things!!!!

Tracy

Stoke

1 Jul 2008, 09:59

Great idea using sepia Ginnie.

I think we should get Astrid a shirt just like that!!

You should have brought one in the shop across the street(crazy shirts)

Great composition mijn vriend

Ginnie: HAHAHA, Tracy. It would deserve her right for calling him a lady.

Thanks for the good laugh.

Mary MacADNski

happy for summer

1 Jul 2008, 12:22

I hope this overfull cart does not fall over. He'd have a lot of work. There's lots to look at here which I love in a photo.

Ginnie: I'm guessing he has the balancing act down to a science, Mary, which amazes me! Thanks.

E Etomi

Sweden

1 Jul 2008, 12:30

I'm really liking all the toned pictures today. Hope the wedding was fabulous Ginnie, I haven't been here in a while.

Ginnie: It was a lovely wedding in every way, Etomi. Thanks.

Richard Standley

France

1 Jul 2008, 13:57

Stunning shot Ginnie. I really like the tones. You did a great conversion job here!

Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Richard.

Kathryn

in my beloved south

1 Jul 2008, 14:56

Ginnie, I think I stood in the same place not so many years ago. As I recall there were street performers and I watched for a while, both the performers and the crowd.

What an interesting place, isn't it?

Did you get to go out on the ocean--boating or fishing? The water there was so blue.

Nicely composed photograph that gives one the sense of endings.

Ginnie: It's a small world, Kathryn, as we both know. You and I have stood in the same spot in more places than one, I'm sure! We did have a chance to be out at sea when we took Nicholas on the Atlantis submarine. We all loved it. But no fishing this time. Wouldn't THAT have been fun!

Padraig

United Kingdom

1 Jul 2008, 14:57

Rally like the sepia Ginnie. I can't believe he can get so much on an old shopping trolley!

Ginnie: Thank you, Padraig. I think it's called a balancing act.

deji77

Great Britain (UK)

1 Jul 2008, 15:36

Hi Ginnie, it has been a long while.
Love the "pop" of imagery

Ginnie: Thanks a million, Deji. Good to see you again.

FLOOG

A quiet corner of Utopia

1 Jul 2008, 16:00

Monotone works so well here. A fabulous photograph, Ginnie, crammed with detail and interest.

Ginnie: There sure was a lot to see, Paul! Thank you kindly.

Brian Walbey

United Kingdom

1 Jul 2008, 16:40

A most unusual shot but very much in a documentary style Ginnie. Whatever was this old lady selling?

Ginnie: Good question, Brian! That "old lady" was actually a man who was quite lively, chatting back-n-forth with the musicians across the street. Thank you.

Marcie

United States

1 Jul 2008, 16:54

I love your processing here. The warm black & white tones give it a true sense of timelessness. Nice...

Ginnie: It did feel timeless, Marcie! Thank you.

Capture it, share it!

Istanbul

1 Jul 2008, 18:22

very nice location you've caught this shot. By looking at other people and street vendor in front of them, we can understand how impressive is this shot. Contrast and sharpness is supreb

Ginnie: Thank you, Shahrooz. It really caught my eye but it wasn't until later that I saw what all I had captured.

Scotia

Fife Scotland

1 Jul 2008, 18:36

This works very well in B/W Ginnie. You have captured a moment in time here. At the end of working day - perfect.

Ginnie: It is definitely a moment in time, Scotia. Thanks.

Petra

Netherlands

1 Jul 2008, 20:23

Wonderful capture of a moment in life of working man. Great toning Ginnie!
Petra

Ginnie: It did indeed feel like "a moment of life," Petra. Thank you.

Ruth

Michigan - United States

1 Jul 2008, 21:04

Wonderful! I was thinking food, but I see tennis balls.

Beautiful tones.

Ginnie: Tennis balls are "food" to some people I know, Ruth.

Thanks.

Gingeybaby

Too hot to sleep

1 Jul 2008, 22:01

The sepia works for me. It's a great photograph.

Ginnie: So glad it works for you, Gingeybaby.

Thank you.

cako

Germany

1 Jul 2008, 22:04

Fantastic street shot although the atmosphere is a little bit sad ... Great contrast to the colored and sunny beach photo.

Ginnie: It actually didn't feel sad in the moment as the evening was coming on, Carsten. There was so much life and activity on the street, it was hard to feel sad about anything. But maybe I would change my mind if I saw it every day. Thanks.

Karima Selehdar

United States

1 Jul 2008, 22:45

if you didn't see people in the background in their modern clothes and flipflops and that sign, you would be hard-pressed to name the place or the decade. Terrific pp and framing.

Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Karima. Thanks.

Aksel from Norway

Norway

3 Jul 2008, 07:40

I like the conversion - this is an interesting view - like the way you have included the different signs

Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Aksel!

Michael Rawluk

Canada

6 Jul 2008, 06:21

The people who work the hardest earn the least. The street vendor looks absolutely spent.

Ginnie: You are so right, Michael. But in this case, he was yelling back-n-forth across the street to the musicians there. I have a feeling they have their own special "community." Thanks.

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