Photo of the Week - #12 - 12/6/21

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Gee wizz, it is visually, a very busy photograph. I did stay looking though.

 

I see lots of little interesting stories in this shot, amongst the big one (that I see): the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on a little business.

 

WW

I like this -especially in black and white- because it’s very nearly a timeless shot. Of course there are some elements that “give it away” but overall this could almost be from any era and that’s the main appeal for me.

Love the 3 wheel van. Enjoyable scene with lots to look at. Tonality wise the near blocked blacks distract a bit.

To me, the full sun with deep shadows distracts greatly from the appeal. I'd like to see more of the people too,.. and the items for sale. The color version might be more appealing(?)

I like this photo because the 'mobile shop' certainly is a curiosity and I like the fact that the photo shows people in the act of buying & selling. As @Ricochetrider says, the B/W version gives it a timeless quality.

 

It's not my photo but (as a Brit) I was curious about where it was taken. For those interested, there are color photos of the same shop (with some of their products) on Brixham Angels Facebook page. There's a whole backstory to the 'Angels' on the FB page and on their website.

Not much interest in this photo. Why?

 

Okay, blocked shadows, partly blown highlights, and on a tilt, dizzy.

 

Mickey Morals, has given a good insight to the photo.. Which for me, gives another, interesting insight .

 

Suffice to say, regardless of its technical deficiency, it works for me.

Edited December 9, 2021 by Allen Herbert

This is a hard one for me to get into. I feel a bit pushed away by the intensity of the closeup of the shop on wheels. While I generally can be drawn to "in your face" photos, I just don't find this subject benefits from the perspective it's given. The folks on the right become an afterthought, interesting enough to pull my attention as a viewer but not visible enough to tell a story or provide a gesture that engages me. The background seems to intrude, the hillside houses given no breathing room to provide a context. While this may be to some an interesting subject, and there's no reason it shouldn't be, it's not to me a subject interestingly handled.