Fotos

ikeharel (112397) 2017-02-12 1:53

Hello Gert,
I am not at all concern with old scanned photo quality, I can accept the fact that years ago technology did not have the ability of present era.
So, assuming the time past - this is a marvelous document from a remote town and country, not many of us would never visit.
Both men were very interested at you with the camera, and the other "half", the donkeys appearing busy with one and the other.
I appreciate the many old pictures you have in your albums, please do not hesitate to show them all.
have a nice Sunday,
Ike

kasianowak (17672) 2017-02-12 2:41

Hi Gert
Superb daily life scene (from the place I would like to visit... you know that...). The compositional juxtaposition of the people and the donkeys works so well.
It's meant to be grainy - that's the best way to show the adobe wall in the background.
The WS photo is also very nice. I have never seen a tree like this. It looks as if it had been made to grow that way to create this natural spot of shade.
Have a nice Sunday
Kasia

fritzi007 (14698) 2017-02-12 3:11

Hallo Gert,
Interesting street in black-white scene from Timbuktu and information, well done!

Best regards
wolfgang

pajaran (114867) 2017-02-12 4:06

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici, lepo pokazano. Lepo pokazano mesto i trenutak.
Lepe crno bele fotografije i secanje na 1982.
Imajte lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja.


Good day.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Good work with beautiful photography workshop, nicely shown. Nice place and a moment shown.
Beautiful black and white photos and memories of in 1982.
Have a nice day holiday, all the best.

mayjayne (7204) 2017-02-12 5:22

Hi Gert,

Lucky you - I wonder if I would ever get to visit this place! I hope you will share with us more photos from here.

In grainy look suits B&W, and I must say that this is really a very interesting composition with the subjects well placed and in interesting postures!

TFS,
May

jmdias (114240) 2017-02-12 6:00

gert

amazing view. even the post is well positioned and I liked it there, almost dividing the world in two zones. amazing attitude of the personages, animals very well positioned, black and whith enhancing the ancient and graphic mood of the time. perfect. TFS this treasure.

hugs

jorge.

ourania (51103) 2017-02-12 6:41

Hello Gert,
I don't mind the pole at all, it divides the scene in two sections, the one with the people staring back is intense and captivating, the part with the donkeys is amusing and provides some "comic relief". I like very much how the bright and the dark areas stand out in a bright, gritty but silvery setting. The suggestion about the Magi is wonderful. I also like the busier scene in the workshop. So sad and worried that life has changed in this part of the world so much. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

Fis2 (169679) 2017-02-12 8:43

Witaj Gert!
Amzing serie b&w photos.
Excellent scene from daily life.
Beautiful frame and composition.
Well done.
Nice evening.
Krzysztof

saxo042 (38078) 2017-02-12 10:14

Hej Gert,
Snygg bild men tydligt bearbetad. Åsnorna till vänster ser tämligen "platta" ut , konstig kontrast. Männen har ju något tydligare kontrast. Också en intressant extrabild med ett synnerligen konstigt träd.
Hälsningar
Gunnar

macjake (98262) 2017-02-12 11:51

Hi Gert
yikes, STILL held captive? I wonder if they're still alive, man thats terrible not only for them but for their families not knowing what's going on.

the WS photo is just as nice, if not even better. love that weird bent tree.

here the men are the main attractions in their attire and swords. Interesting to see the mud-wall in the bg too.
You don't see scenes like this here in Canada I can tell you that much! haha

cheers
Craig

BennyV (34734) 2017-02-12 12:29

Hej Gert

Not the best scan quality, but that doesn't mean the picture doesn't deserve being posted here. The position of the three men is terrific, great how the two donkeys balance them out at the other side of the pole.

Excellent note too.
thanks

Benny

PiotrF (54246) 2017-02-12 16:05

Hello Gert,
Great archival series of scanned black and white photo.Interesting daily life scene, informative notes.
Photos in the workshop are also very interesting.
Good composition and quality, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2017-02-12 17:19

Hi dear Gert

Another precious archive from you. Now Mali is strictly prohibited to go enter in Japan, now Archida is very atctive there. I strong hope that they are still fine and free from Terorrists.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

rychem (72187) 2017-02-12 22:22

Unfortunately, we know little about how life looks today in the mysterious city of Timbuktu, this here is an excellent document, very well captured scene
regards Ryszard

Royaldevon (85606) 2017-02-13 3:03

Hello Gert,

I just love the title which adds a touch of humour, like something from the "Life of Brian' as the very suspicious-looking kings eye the camera! The donkeys add to the humour, not quite the majestic camels, with golden saddle cloths!

Having said that it tells so much about the local dress and the arid conditions.

It is so sad that many places, once interesting destinations, are no longer safe to visit. It is devastating for the economies of places once buoyed by tourism.

Thank you for your w/s too.
The idea of a stall under a protective tree is so sensible!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

sacimar (38173) 2017-02-13 5:51

Hello Gert,

this is another interesting image of your collection, I like the scene and the photography mood, the animals catch my attention... well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

Cricri (176) 2017-02-13 9:45

Hi Gert
Le N/B donne super bien, j'aime la composition, belle scène de vie, super bon travail
belle soirée
cricri

adramad (72536) 2017-02-14 10:10

Hi, Gert.
Fantastic photo of report, this place so remote, now outside of every visitable route .... very curious men's clothes, a style of Tuareg dress, seem to look at you with great attention. The two donkeys are an ideal complement.
Good brightness and sharpness.
Well done. I like.
You have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.

PaulVDV (62796) 2017-02-14 14:16

Hello Gert,
I really like this picture and the placement of the three men and the animals nicely on a row in front of the mud wall.
I have the impression these three wise men don't look overly inviting but I may be wrong.
Personally I don't think the electricity pole is a disturbing element on the picture.
As for the donkeys: They both take a really nice position.
But it was best not to argue too much with the man with the sword.
In the workshop we find the most odd shaped tree I've ever seen. In itself a reason to take the picture.
Best regards, Paul

alvaraalto (42804) 2017-03-08 2:39

Hello Gert
Three wise men certainly are needed in this region. Maybe the donkeys can symbolise the dumb powers that are responsible for the unstable and inhuman situation nowadays.
I that case the electric lamppost is the symbol for the separation of the population and the evil powers.
Have a nice day
Groet Rob

ChrisJ (171194) 2017-04-01 14:08

Hello Gert,

Splendid tonal range here with clean whites and solid blacks on account of the good density levels and exposure settings. The pole almost splits the image in 2 with the donkeys at left and the men at right. Tfs!