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This man was selling cigeretts and lighters at a busy corner. Usually his customers can only afford to buy one ciggerett at a time...

I liked both the color and B/W . I think both work quite well. What do you think?

 

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Here is a shot showing a customer buying just one.

 

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Hank,

 

very interesting story. Your pictures are appealing. The question of color or b&w in this case is difficult. Normally I like b&w because the focus is being on the essential, but here it is the other way round. The color version is a hit. The reason is the contrast and the backdrop is just faded enough. And her I think there is the problem with the b&w version. The subject is merged with the background. You can try to change WB and contrast. Thanks for showing us how the world there is grappling with the survival techniques.

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The color version adds more depth even though they are both good. I guess if you only buy one at a time, it keeps you form smoking a lot. By the way, how much is a single cigarette?

 

Thanks Bill it seems both you and Iduna agree which makes sense. By the way a pack of ciggeretts here cost only 90 cents in U.S. currency and I think they sell them each for P4 which is about 10cents.

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Wow, I do not smoke but a pack of cigarettes here in Texas probably cost $5 to $6.

 

Yes and I'm sure with the tax in my State CA is even higher. Bill this is why so many losers come to the Philippines because liquor is very cheep and cigarettes. I can buy a 5th of gin or vodka for around $ 2.20. Someone living on his service retirement or S.S. does quite well here.

 

 

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Hank.

My preference is for the color image.

I like the proximity to your main subject.

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Thanks Carl for your nice comment. I was surprise that I was able to nail the focus on this one being so close, glad I was using the 28mm.:)

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Hank, this is a great subject that you photographed very nicely. Me too, I prefer the color version because it gives more details!

 

Well thank you Louis, I have to stick with what I shoot, but I wish I had your ability when it comes to photographing women like you do, I'm handicapped, I'm not French

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