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Photographer Avi   Avi   {Karma:70138}
Project #65 @ Play Camera Model -
Categories Street
Children
Journalism
Film Format
Portfolio Kolkata Diaries
Lens -
Uploaded 7/19/2008 Film / Memory Type -
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 1530 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 63 Rating Critique Only Image
Location City -  Kolkata
State -  WB
Country - India   India
About Rework of an old image. Uploaded at a special request of a very dear friend.

Cricket: This is the game I have grown up playing and dreaming about. A very popular game in India, it is not played by many countries in the world. In India, kids grow up playing it in the streets.. as you can see in this picture.
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There are 63 Comments in 1 Pages
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Anindya Maity   {K:7880} 6/8/2010
Fantastic shot.Everything else has been said already.

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PATHIK DEBMALLIK   {K:326} 2/1/2010
Khoob Bhalo Chabi. Fielders ther position superb.

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fokstrot . fokstrot .   {K:6560} 11/21/2008
Really nice photo.

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 9/11/2008
Thank you very much ! cheers, Avi

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Manu    Manu     {K:13082} 9/11/2008
Great action shot enhanced by the grain and softness....good contrast also...well done

Manu

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Erland Pillegaard Erland Pillegaard   {K:34147} 7/28/2008
Great street photo
erland

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/28/2008
thanks very much, my friend ! best, Avi

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Riza Turak Riza Turak   {K:192} 7/27/2008
Superb...It remided me my childhood.We used to have street games.New generations lost that happy childhood moments.I am glad somewhere in this world there are some kids they enjoy being a child even they live in poverty.

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Mohsen Bayramnejad Mohsen Bayramnejad   {K:21377} 7/24/2008
amazing BnW, very creative work my friend... I loved this one!

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Surajit Mukerji   {K:3889} 7/23/2008
thanks Avi.

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Nick Karagiaouroglou Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:127263} 7/23/2008
Errrm... and when are you going to pay a visit to India again? (Aaaaaaaarrrrfff!!!) ;-)

Nick

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/22/2008
location updated. :)

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Surajit Mukerji   {K:3889} 7/22/2008
very nice candid, i am confused about: the LOCATION of the pix is US, but the details of the pic. is about Indian kids.

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Saikat (Boney) Das Saikat (Boney) Das   {K:2493} 7/22/2008
eta darun moment capture... amar darun laglo

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/22/2008
Thanks Nick for sharing the excitement of the moment !! :)

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Nick Karagiaouroglou Nick Karagiaouroglou   {K:127263} 7/22/2008
And it gained so much power, Avi! It is almost an "old documentary" in its looks, but combined with a still very touchable sharpness on the boy on the front! The atmosphere of the street is a very "live" one! Actually right in the middle of life! I'd wish I could see the feet of the boy at the left, but that's my only wish.

I find it reall interesting that the expression on the faces of the kids at the depth is still so immediately visible despite the soft focus there. I can really see the tension and awareness for the next move of their game! I think that together with the tension on the back of the guy with the club, this is what gives such a strength to this one!

Cheers!

Nick

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/22/2008
yes, I know.. he had that laziness, which caused his downfall many times. In fact, I have seent (and liked) that laziness in many WI greats .. like Sir Viv (not comparing, of course..).. it was just that Carl did not play with a more talented bunch of players.. plus, he wasn't too motivating. Of recent players, I have noticed that kind of lazy elegance in Marlon Samuels.. but he too, is very inconsistent.

Thanks for the site !!

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 7/22/2008
opps..
...he could be destroying the bowling and then get out so softly...
Robbie

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 7/22/2008
Carl Hooper had so much talent BUT mentally weak,he could be destroying the and get out bowling and then out so softly.Not a very popular player in the WI because of that.
Here is our Cricket site,it can be rough there!!!
Rumshop is cricket ,Backroom non-cricket.
http://caribbeancricket.com/forums

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/22/2008
true.. true.. you know, I liked Carl Hooper a LOT as a captain.. but he clearly had issues with Lara, and I dunno if with the selectors too..

the other issue is that I feel young boys from the WI are nowadays going much more into more 'physical' sports like boxing or basketball or athletics.. simply because they pay more ?

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 7/21/2008
Yep but the biggest problem was/is 'the leadership
and selectors is not doing anything for the long term.Kanhai when he was the manager was sacked because he was instilling descipline,not to mentioned Marshall & others.
Take care
Robbie

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/21/2008
I know Robbie.. it's sad.. After the greats of the WI cricket, there has been a sharp decline in talent.. except for maybe Lara, who also (I felt) played a lot for himself and not for the team..

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Robert Chin   {K:22282} 7/21/2008
That`s my game too Avi but WI in the basement right now,no
planning,talent not enough!!
The fun these kids are having regardless of the situation
does eases the pain.
Take care
Robbie

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Alain Mijngheer Alain Mijngheer   {K:11733} 7/21/2008
A topshot Avi!
Glad you reworked one of your old images :)

Alain

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Arben Mallaki Arben Mallaki   {K:10761} 7/21/2008
Excellent!!!

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/21/2008
thanks very much Mark.. appreciated ! best, Avi

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/21/2008
It still is, Gary !! thanks very much ! :)

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/21/2008
thanks J ! :):)

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Billy Bloggs Billy Bloggs   {K:51043} 7/21/2008
I like the old fashioned newspaper clipping look of this image, Avi. A good line and length, both from the bowler and the photographer. They might be poor but he looks like he's got a decent bat. I remember when I was in India (back in the mid 80s)and people heard I was from Australia, cricket was always an easy way to start a conversation.
Regards, Gary

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Mark Mellen   {K:1970} 7/21/2008
This photograph says so much and the viewer naturally feels it.. Capturing such a moment in time either brings back memories from the past or puts a viewer into a place they normally won't go or haven't been. Each child so intent on the game adds to the feel. many times a photographer misses the mood only capturing the image in this shot you got it all.. well done!!! Mark

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Jason Mckeown Jason Mckeown   {K:22200} 7/21/2008
Great capture Avi, from one old cricketer to another you've captured the childhood dream of every kid to play for their team well done my friend. cheers Jason

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/20/2008
thanks very very much, Francisco ! cheers !! Avi

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Francisco N-G   {K:28728} 7/20/2008
Outstanding image dear Avi. The low point of view and angle really pull the viewer into the game as another participant. The tension is frozen with great intensity, not only with the perplexed expression of the players, that are concentrated on the performance of the batter, but most importantly, with the ball coming straight at us.

Amazing capture of the environment; remarkable work!

Well done!

F.

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Stan Ciszek Stan Ciszek   {K:56854} 7/19/2008
Amzing documentary shot,Avi.
Thanks for sharing,my friend.
Have great weekend...
Stan~

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/19/2008
thanks Keith ! :)

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Rocco T Rocco T   {K:4130} 7/19/2008
Perfect timing..,a very excellent work!
Regards.

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Keith Saint Keith Saint   {K:13784} 7/19/2008
The trouble is its not played that much in England either!!
great image of kids without a care in the world, just the way they should be

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gianna piano   {K:15530} 7/19/2008
Like it a lot... :)
g.

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 7/19/2008
Yeap, do remember this one so very well Avi, amazing my dear :)
Hugs,
Srna

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 7/19/2008
stupend, my friend..
roby

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Dave Holland Dave Holland   {K:13074} 7/19/2008
What an outstanding steet image. Speaks to life.

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Ania Blazejewska Ania Blazejewska   {K:23981} 7/19/2008
great action shot dear Avi and excellent effects with the grain
best regards,
Ania

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Tony Hunter   {K:4647} 7/19/2008
Great capture.
Cricket played in the street, as it should be.
regards

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txules                                . txules  .   {K:62768} 7/19/2008
remember the picture, this is really amazing, fantastic timing and mood, my kinda shot, love it
jd

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Anindya Chakraborty   {K:12765} 7/19/2008
eta excellent pov hoyeche, film grain ta bhalo legeche etae. Looking at Omar's comments I am not able to say anything though. It is hard to get a pure joke these days...and I am enjoying it.

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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy) Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)   {K:27380} 7/19/2008
amazing action shot with nice use of min. dof! the grains added a great mood!!
compliments,
arif

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Pablo Dylan Pablo Dylan   {K:63918} 7/19/2008
Excellent shot Avi.

Pablo

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srimanta ray   {K:2710} 7/19/2008
good shot...:)SRI...

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/19/2008
soumya, go slow on the formats .. they are still trying to figure out the differences !!! :)

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soumya  soumya     {K:13087} 7/19/2008
looking at the condition of the current WI team, if india put up a side with these street children, they will win every match against WI :-) be it T20 or ODI or test :-)

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/19/2008
what a wonderful thing you said there David. sincere thanks !

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 7/19/2008
Great action street shot dear Avi - I have had the game explained to me but still never seen one - looks fun tho - love the grainey effect here - good contrast as well .... Perfect for the project !

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/19/2008
Fuji Crystal 100, joddur mone pore. Ar chhobita tui thik jemon describe korechhish, exactly shei bhabei tola.. shudhu 15-20 bochhor age na hoye 5 bochhor age :)

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soumya  soumya     {K:13087} 7/19/2008
aare tai naki???? bah eta jene aaro bhalo lagchhe chhobi ta. ki film?

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/19/2008
right, he's going to hit every windies bowler out of the park anyways :)

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/19/2008
eta originally film-ei tola re. tai eitar grain ta ar add korte hoyni :)

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soumya  soumya     {K:13087} 7/19/2008
ei chhobi ta aagei dekhechhilam. a classic one. grain add korechho mone hochchhe. seta besh ekta film effect add korechhe. mone hochchhe aaj theke 15-20 bochhor aage ekta robibarer sakale camera haat e parar goli te beriye eder khelte dekhe hotat tola...

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 7/19/2008
Excellent street shot, Avi!
Dave.

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David Rodriguez David Rodriguez   {K:11965} 7/19/2008
Excellent capture, a beautiful scene of innocence and action. Beautiful black and white.
David

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omar hamilton   {K:-8} 7/19/2008
Does it matter...the West Indies mop you up anyways...if they put that kid on the India/ pakistan team no one will know the difference

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 7/19/2008
Thanks Bill. Unfortunately, I don't think that kid will grow up to be a pro. These are street children, they live a very poor and difficult life.. often get no education and have to work even in their childhood. This is a still a very big issue in third world countries.. we try and do our bit, but alas, we are largly outnumbered by the needy.

Have a good weekend, my friend.
Avi

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bill smith bill smith   {K:5416} 7/19/2008
I love it Avi, You really captured the utter joy these kids are having. I really like the kid with his hands on his knees. I think he'll be a Pro???
Bill

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RC. Dany RC. Dany   {K:64104} 7/19/2008
Excellent .

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