Time to move ahead

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By: Adele McGookin

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Photographer	Adele McGookin {Karma:532}
Project	N/A	Camera Model	Canon Digital Ixus 800IS
Categories	Children	Film Format	Digital JPEG
Portfolio		Lens	Canon standard lens
Uploaded	8/21/2006	Film / Memory Type	Digital
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Critiques	3	Rating	Pending / 0 Ratings
Location	City - Kabu State - Country - Afghanistan
About	Again this was taken from a moving car on a dangerous road outside Kabul. Therefore not as sharp as I would have liked or as well composed. However, I liked the juxtaposition of the extremely positive billboard message with the drab surroundings and the boy looking rather forlornly in the opposite direction.
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Dennis Komis {K:3160} 8/23/2006

MMM, I see your point Adele. Take care (literally).

Adele McGookin

{K:532} 8/23/2006

Many thanks for your comments Dennis, and for the revised version which does draw focus to the centre of the picture.

However, to put it in context, this shot was taken on Jalalabad Road, outside Kabul. This is the most dangerous road in the region and is the scene of most of the suicide bombings in Kabul. A lone female walking in this area risks being shot, being kidnapped or being stoned. Getting out of the car wasn't an option. Even slowing the car down wasn't an option as it isn't a place that you linger.

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Dennis Komis {K:3160} 8/22/2006

Of the two versions you've posted I prefer this one. The picture has a couple of interesting elements Adele. The English mobile telephony ad looks bizzare in such a setting - "it's time to move ahead" - the man in the ad "moves" ahead but the Afghan boy looks back - you're right, this juxtaposition makes the picture. You've also got the shacks and the Arabic writing in there - you've got things but the picture does not "arrange" them as it should. You should've gotten out of the car and composed it trying a few different angles. You should also remember that the square format you've chosen requires good compositional skills. I toyed around with it a bit and came up with some suggestions. Don't know if "my version" is any improvement over yours - it just reflects my taste - hope you don't mind.
Regards, D.

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