Construction Worker

Construction worker cutting PVC pipe for a new drainage system, designed and implemented after the Summer 2001 flooding in Houston. They often worked during the night; this one was taken well past 1am.

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One of the main reasons I like this photograph is the PVC dust coming off the cutting blade.

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[Ben Hunter] says:

nice detail and lighting. found your page through your slightly heated discussion w/ CJ about shooting RAW... [I'm a RAW shooter]

anyway, good work
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

wools says:

Ben,

The ultimate irony is that, due to an error in my backup mechanisms that went unnoticed for too long, I lost the original RAW file to this image. All I have left is the processed 8 bit jpeg. :(
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Neuköln says:

outstanding exposure - great shot! I'd be interested in an overview of your workflow for this one, if you'd care to share.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

wools says:

My workflow is simple. Raw -> ACR -> TIFF -> jpeg. In ACR/PS, I only do basic exposure/color balance adjustments.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sherlock77 (James) says:

This construction set is awesome! Was this done just for kicks? Or for photojournalism? [about to follow that link above anyway]

I just need to figure out night photography, something I don't do well!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

wools says:

Just for kicks. I wander around, find an interesting scene, then spend as much time as necessary to get the images I need. :)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Sherlock77 (James) says:

Well, you do an excellent job of your wandering around...
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

wools says:

I will confide in you a secret. Construction workers are a favorite topic of mine because they're a captive subject. This is the main reason there are so many homeless shots on the internet. But construction work can provide striking images without the cliches associated with the homeless and other people you typically see on the street.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Rainer Jacob says:

Exactly, it is not so courageous to approach kids or homeless. Easy victims. Real workers is something. I like your attitude. But please...forget about cameras, raw, or whatever. Content is making a good shot. Your brain...and a little bit of hardware. Earthly things. You can take a teabox to make good shots. It is only comfortable for us to have high tech gadgets. This is a good shot because of action and composition...should I start to complain about that overexposed spot?
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

kentsmudger says:

Absolutely perfect capture - Composition and light looks like it was set up in a studio
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Baron Von Aaron says:

mmmmmmm looks like a k-12

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Seen in a discussion of Nikon D70/s Users. (?)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

tsevis says:

Nice photo!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

tokuzo says:

very good,and double time.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

onlinedesign says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Minority Business Owners Stats and Stuff, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Outstanding representation of a hard working man! Great photo.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

marcellucray says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called worldlightning, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

...let's work together.........
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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