At Krishnapuram Cross Lane, a photo from Tamil Nadu, South

Photographer's Note

Here is another reasonably old photo from Madurai in southern India, from 28 years ago. I don't have much to say about it since I only have very vague memories of taking it. A woman walking past a building where freshly dyed yarns are left for drying in the sun.

I can add that it was scanned from a Kodachrome slide and that you can see a larger version here.

Tue, ikeharel, snunney, PaulVDV, ktanska, Fis2, alvaraalto, papagolf21, ourania, tyro, adramad, ChrisJ, jhm, mehrdad-t, COSTANTINO, worldcitizen, danos, macjake, Hansaphotos, mcmtanyel oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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Tue (92312) 2016-11-12 1:19

Hello Gert,
A great photo of this street corner, the composition is perfectly balanced. The bright yellow and green really stand out against the more naturally coloured house. The lady is very well included too: it's a calm and peaceful daily life view!
Lars

snunney (130967) 2016-11-12 1:47

Hello Gert,
I visited Madurai during my trip to Southern India earlier this year, fascinating place. I like the double perspective. The yarns drying on the racks provide much graphical interest and contrast nicely with the rather drab surroundings. The lady passing by is a bonus.

PaulVDV (62846) 2016-11-12 1:51

Hello Gert,
On your Indian pictures I always get the impression that the people in the streets didn't notice your presence.
The dyed yarns are an attraction in themselves and provide here a most colourful background.
The young lady is ideally positioned on the picture.
Very attractive daily life-picture.
Best regards, Paul

ktanska (44738) 2016-11-12 2:01

Hej Gert,
Quite peaceful street view from India. Often there are more crowds around. Dyed yarns look nice. No doubt they ended up in some very colouful clothes.
Kari

Fis2 (170669) 2016-11-12 2:32

Witaj Gert!
Amazing archive...
Your photos are exotic for me, thank you for sharing!
Nice scene from daily life.
Good frame and super colors.
Well done.
Good weekend.
Warm regards from Poland.
Krzysztof

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-11-12 2:51

Hello Gert
I did expect today a picture from Stockholm with the new record (39 cm) early November snow. It was even on the Dutch Television news.
But this beautiful and colourful 28 years old picture that suits better your present series.
Funny coincidence, there is an article in my todays paper about the special colours of Kodachrome.
Have a good weekend
Groet Rob

papagolf21 (152607) 2016-11-12 3:00

Bonjour, cher Gert,
Vos photographies sont un régal pour ceux qui veulent apprendre hier et aujourd'hui.
Trčs belle présentation générale.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ourania (51103) 2016-11-12 3:06

Hello Gert,
the setting is modest but the rich and vibrant colours of the dyed yarns make it so spectacular and attractive. The quiet street has acquired a magical and festive aspect, even though no one is actually celebrating it. The lady surely adds interest, her apparent indifference makes me think of models in certain fashion photography concepts. I like how you balanced your composition and exalted the colours, preserving the clarity of the shady parts too. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

kasianowak (17676) 2016-11-12 3:07

Hi Gert
Excellent upload both as a document from three decades ago and a superbly taken photo. Great timing for the main subject and perfect crop of the foreground. The colours of India evocatively captured and of course it wouldn't be the same without human presence.
Have a nice weekend
Kasia

tyro (30513) 2016-11-12 3:25

Hello Gert,

This is a very pleasingly composed photograph, the corner of the building perfectly placed in the frame, and the bright colours of the drying yarns immediately adding to the appeal. And, of course, the lady is also perfectly placed and adds greatly to the image which otherwise would have lacked any human interest.

Despite having been scanned from a Kodachrome slide almost 30 years old, the colours are wonderfully vibrant and you have also managed to control what were probably very strong contrasts remarkably well.

Wonderful!

Kind Regards,

John.

Sergiom (117241) 2016-11-12 6:19

Bonjour Gert,

Une autre trčs belle photo sortie de tes archives des années 80. La numérisation de l'image est parfaite et les couleurs brillent sous cette chaude lumičre.La dame est magnifique.

Bon samedi

Serge

BennyV (34748) 2016-11-12 6:41

Hej Gert

Great shot of daily life from way back, though I can imagine things haven't changed that much there. But maybe I'm wrong.

Very colourful scene and what a wonderful lady passing by!

Benny

Nicou (193806) 2016-11-12 8:22

Hello

un grand merci pour l'étoile quelle iamge et compo quelc adrage dans l'angle et la belle dame qui passe et ces tissus vert et jaune de chaque côté sueprbe compo et vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

rychem (72187) 2016-11-12 8:50

Interesting reportage photo, very nice scene, Iadmire people who can made so beautiful textiles by hand, very well captured
regards Ryszard

GyurMaster (24818) 2016-11-12 8:59

Dear Gert,

It is a stunning shot. The street is excellently divided according to the rule of the thirds, the woman is well placed. I like that she slightly looks out of the frame, leading my eyes back from the left of the image.

And those colours!

Have a nice weekend!
Gy.

serp2000 (47063) 2016-11-12 10:29

Hello, Gert,
The picturesque dyed yarns made this composition, very eye-catching colors. I think their life does not changed from 1988 here, perhaps they have mobile phones only.
Another excellent scanned archive work! TFS!
Best wishes,
Serghei

adramad (72940) 2016-11-12 12:01

Hi, Gert.
A magnificent composition, which has all the flavor and atmosphere of India, with all these skeins of thread, drying in the sun, the girl carrying something in her hands and dressed in traditional sari, puts a nice touch to the image.
A magnificent color that gives much chromatic richness to the image.
Very good lighting management and very good sharpness.
Well done. I like it.
I wish you a good weekend.
Best Regards.
Luis.

ChrisJ (171818) 2016-11-12 20:26

Hello Gert,

I like the anglked pov oacross the street corner, the bright green and yellow dyed yarns and the Indian woman looking off to the right. Good sharpness and film shot. Tfs!

jemaflor (147046) 2016-11-12 23:00

Hi Gert,
Well composed with the corner and the lady, good light capture, nice photo well presented for an old photo.

pajaran (115805) 2016-11-13 1:37

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled i trenutak ...
Lepa fotografija i secanje na 1988.
Dobar rad skeniranjem slajda.
Radio sam sa Kodachrome slide.
Imajte lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good day.
Beautiful view and a moment ...
Beautiful photos and memories of 1988 shall apply.
Good work by scanning the slide.
I worked with Kodachrome slide.
Have a nice day holiday, all the best.

ikeharel (113273) 2016-11-13 1:47

Hello Gert,
The yellow and green strong colors makes this daily-life photo so attractive.
The lady in her traditional sari is a nice bonus to the scene.
As always, amazingly well preserved scanned picture.
Have a nice Sunday,
Ike

dkmurphys (79209) 2016-11-13 2:18

Hi Gert,
A genuine scene from India taken in nice colors and decent quality for that time. Good work, very nice image.

D

jhm (211736) 2016-11-13 3:44

Hello Gert,

The different colours of the yarn makes your picture very attractive.
Again a very well scanned image after all the years.
Technical a very well picture, also a lovely subject.
You create much depth and perspective.
Composition and presentation are very nice.
Well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

Cricri (176) 2016-11-13 7:43

Hi Gert
Belle scčne de vie ancienne et magnifique, bon rendu des couleurs, bel angle de prise et la présence de la jeune fille
beau dimanche
cricri

mehrdad-t (4812) 2016-11-13 8:45

Hello,
Very good perspective, nice lights and colors and very good sharpness.
Thanks for Sharing,
Mehrdad

Gigidusud (21679) 2016-11-13 14:02

Hello Gert,
Une trčs jolie photo de cette scčne de vie quotidienne, la belle jeune femme anime la scčne. Les couleurs et la lumičre sont superbes. Un scan bien réussi, j'aime beaucoup.
Amicalement,
Gigi

emka (158058) 2016-11-13 20:46

Hello Gert, another nice picture from Madurai. Here we see not only the woman in the saree going but also interesting and attractive view of these drying yarns. Lovely street, amazingly quiet. I wonder what is Lovers Association.

Warm regrad s MAlgo

rbassin (27472) 2016-11-14 2:50

Bonjour Gert
Une trčs belle photo, j'aime bien la scčne avec le séchage des fils au soleil.
Belle présence féminine devant ce tapis de couleurs.
Bonne journée
Roland

Silvio1953 (221493) 2016-11-14 11:48

Ciao Gert, lovely composition with nice youg girl, excellent perspective, splendid light and fantastic colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Periko (9107) 2016-11-14 17:31

Hi Gert
I really enjoy most of your old photos very much.
This daily life scene is quite interesting because of these green and yellow yarns and the girl.
Bright colors and good quality. Good work as usual.

Regards
Pedro

COSTANTINO (116405) 2016-11-15 12:58

Hello dear Gert an have a nice time
sometimew I wonder how many photos
have you taken during your life
so many years ago and here from 28
years ago very lucky photographer indeed
I love the colors I love the details
and the lady very well placed into your photo
and surely adds interest
you must have too many memoriew
regards
Costantino

sacimar (38173) 2016-11-17 5:58

Hello Gert,

interesting image with different elements, I like the scene with the woman walking on this street with colorful dyed yarns, well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

worldcitizen (16048) 2016-11-17 14:31

Hello Gert,
What nice colors and warm sunshine. I like how the dyed yarn is drying on both sides of this small building, and the woman is passing by at just the right time and place. I like it when street addresses are affixed to buildings; it's a rare thing to find in modern NYC, but some older buildings still have bricks with the street address etched into them. Is that a sign for a "Lovers Association" on the side, too?! :-)

jmdias (115072) 2016-11-20 6:14

gert

amazing composition using these fibres displayed to dry in the sun and the girl passing in front of them. marvelous result.

hugs

jorge

saxo042 (38078) 2016-11-20 6:30

Hej Gert,
En intressant bild med industriell verksamhet och likasĺ inslag av mänskligt liv. Den här dagen stod det tydligen gult och grönt pĺ tillverkningsprogrammet. Man kan ju undra vad kvalitetsutfallet blev den här dagen.
Hälsningar
Gunnar

danos (110407) 2016-11-20 22:55

Hello Gert,
nice the snapshot from the spread yarns as dried in the sun.The presentation of the passing by woman adds interest as lige in the scene.

Regards,Danos

macjake (98408) 2016-11-22 21:51

Hi Gert
I still have a hard time about 1988 being 28 years ago, i feel like i'm getting old, i don't feel 41.

neat shot/scene for sure, the dyed yarn is very cool and makes for an excellent photographic subject. warm bright lighting too, and an attractive lady walking past is always a bonus.

To answer your question on my latest post, yeah i probably wouldn't have waited for people to arrive before snapping off that photo in years past. As i've said to you before, i feel i'm growing as a photographer and I appreciate other subjects, not just modern architecture and abandoned vehicles, homes, buildings. What about you? I don't see you photographing out of your 'comfort' zone :) what do you have to say about that? haha just joking of course

cheers
craig

Hansaphotos (11381) 2016-12-09 12:47

Hei Gert

Et veldig vakkert og fargerikt bilde fra et sjarmerende hjřrne i denne byen i det sřrlige India. Hvem kan motstĺ en scene som denne? En veldokumentert scene fra en svunnen tid. Utrolige farger og fargekombinasjoner. Kvinnen tilfřrer bildet ytterligere sjarme og er fint plassert. Bildet fĺr meg ogsĺ til ĺ tenke pĺ nordlige deler av mitt land, der torsk henger til třrk pĺ lignende stativ. Herlig bilde:)

Ha en fin helg.

Hilsen Erling

mcmtanyel (68421) 2017-03-25 20:23

Hello Gert,
What a lovely historic photo! I like the colors of the yarns, the textures on the building and the presence of this colorfully attired lady about to cross the street. Another treasure from your vaults!
Regards,
MT