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Wonderful photo with beautiful lighting. As Ken notes, I am having a hard time finding negative commentary. A personal preference is that I’d like to see more light/definition on the hair. A more general comment is that there are a few stray hairs along the top and back that could easily be taken care of in post processing. Good job!!

As most of the other comments below indicate, this in general a very strong photograph compositionally and technically. In addition, the photo draws me in - as I am wondering what is being conveyed by the standing man gesturing with his hands- what are the circumstances and also more generally, are these men in a place of work, are they refugees, have they been made homeless by some catestrophic event? These latter points are features of a compelling photograph to me. I certainly would like to know more- at least a title and/or some circumstantial context, but this is upto Alisharam- does he fill us in on the meaning or are we left to draw our own conclusions or fantasy. There are elements that remind me of a Sebastian Salgado photo- gold mine workers. Excellent photo my friend.

To me, the appealing aspect of photographs of this genre are well exemplified in this photo. First, the subject/composition shows the large scale, complex, "coarse" machinery that was typical of man's early attempts to overcome forces of nature, in attempting to harness its power. Secondly, industrial evolution and development of photography during this period parallelled similarly, hence potrayal of the subject in coarse black and white and shades of grey, seems to give the subject, an appropriate context and feel. I would agree with those that have argued the the vertical rods in the center are somewhat of a distraction and may have chosen another wheel/piece of machinery to convey the same message. While I have greatly enjoyed the aesthetics of the photo, I have also learned much from the commentary. Thanks.