Workers, my POV

[fahim mohammed]

 

[Asher Kelman]

Fahim,

The title is intriguing. We all work. Hopefully we all work for what we believe in and get satisfaction from that. Likely as not, a lot of folk don't feel so uplifted by their daily work and that's sad. Then it becomes like a sea of oppressive fate has flooded their lives. Both the content and those feeling a burden doing that same job might have different attitudes, but still give thanks for each extra day, burdens or not!

So what are you seeing, from your own POV? This promises to be an excellent series.

Asher

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

Hi Fahim,

A great picture and I am looking forward to seeing more of this series. This one has reminded me of some pics you have shown way back in 2008 (iirc), it was a portrayal of the construction workers who were busy with renovating your house. Is this picture also from that period perhaps?

Cheers,

 

[fahim mohammed]

Fahim,
....
So what are you seeing, from your own POV? This promises to be an excellent series.

Asher

Let's see. Thanks for stopping by.

Regards.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Hi Fahim,

A great picture and I am looking forward to seeing more of this series. This one has reminded me of some pics you have shown way back in 2008 (iirc), it was a portrayal of the construction workers who were busy with renovating your house. Is this picture also from that period perhaps?

Cheers,

Hello Cem. This is an earlier one. But I shall include some from them too ( if I can locate the orginals!!)

As usual Cem, thank you so much for your encouragement. Most of this series has been posted here and there; with a few new additions.

Kindest regards.

 

[fahim mohammed]

 

[Mark Hampton]

Fahim,

i like your treatment of the images here - the contrast provides a further layer in realtion to the imaagined activities of these people lives for me.


i would comment more on your work - but i fear I will always be saying the same thing.

cheers

 

[fahim mohammed]

Mark, gratefully acknowledged pal.

Thank you.

 

[fahim mohammed]

 

[Asher Kelman]

This barber picture is superb. (If it's a crop and there's more to the right, so much better). The guy there is simply amazingly caught!

Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

This barber picture is superb. (If it's a crop and there's more to the right, so much better). The guy there is simply amazingly caught!

Asher

Thanks Asher. There is more to the right..but I am not an HDR person and it would distract.

Regards.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Lest I give the impression that work equates to men..

I cannot resist beautiful and talented women..wherever they might be from..

A tribute to her and a celebration for me.

 

[Ruben Alfu]

Hi Fahim,

I remember this photo, and how much I like it!

Ruben

 

[fahim mohammed]

Ruben, your kind words are sincerely appreciated.

Take care.

 

[fahim mohammed]

The fishermen have to sell their catch early.

 

[fahim mohammed]

I admire kids that volunteer their time and talent for worthwhile causes.

 

[fahim mohammed]

If music be the food of love...

or just nourishment for the soul..

work at it and play on!

 

[fahim mohammed]

But in many parts of the world there are more back breaking things to work at..if one can find work!!

 

[Asher Kelman]

But in many parts of the world there are more back breaking things to work at..if one can find work!!

I passed a doorway one cold winter's night in Chicago with colleagues at a medical research congress. I asked them what they had just seen. Nothing! The folk huddled in the doorway against the cold were just invisible. But paradoxically my friends were indeed all good empathetic men, just can't see!

Having your eyes open is necessary for us to feel. You do that, Fahim and hopefully this influences others too.

Thanks for sharing! We all need to remove blinders we wear!

Asher

 

[fahim mohammed]

Asher, thanks for the comments.

Norway..cruising we got invited to visit the captain on deck. A rare privilege indeed. No such thing as ' auto ' cruising here.

It was an educational visit. We were explained the intricacies of navigating the ffjords and champagne was ordered; we preferred some juices to everyone's surprise.

Hard concentrated work. Lives depend on being alert here.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Madrid, Spain..Summer.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Time once again to bring this series to a close. I have images of medical specialists, bankers, engineers
and representatives of myriad other professions..but I have to end it somewhere.

Here are what I consider my choice of this series..

I hold them in the highest esteem. My mother struggled hard to bring me up. If there if a heaven, I shall
definitely find it lying underneath my mother's feet.

Thank you for being with me.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Time once again to bring this series to a close. I have images of medical specialists, bankers, engineers
and representatives of myriad other professions..but I have to end it somewhere.

Here are what I consider my choice of this series..

I hold them in the highest esteem. My mother struggled hard to bring me up. If there if a heaven, I shall
definitely find it lying underneath my mother's feet.

Thank you for being with me.

Fahim,

These pictures are remarkable in their reading of you and your feelings. But they mean a lot to all of us too. That's a mark of great skills in seeing, where your selections have immediate meaning for us too.

Seeing is the key! You have refined your ability to focus from the brain's store of not only memories, but empathy, compassion, respect and values too.

Thanks for sharing this small window on what you have seen.

Asher

 

[Jerome Marot]

Here are what I consider my choice of this series..

This is a nice selection, it reminds me of a time, not too long ago, when life was less complex in our so-called developed societies.

I also like the one with the hairdresser. The eyes are priceless.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Asher, high praise indeed sir! ( blushes!!! ). Thank you.

Jerome, thank you for the kind words.

My best to you both.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Asher, high praise indeed sir! ( blushes!!! ). Thank you.

Jerome, thank you for the kind words.

My best to you both.

Well deserved!

Asher

 

[Ruben Alfu]

Hi Fahim,

Great thread, some of your best work here, including this one which I remember clearly because is easily my favorite of your photos. It works very good in BW too but I stick with the color one you posted elsewhere here.

Kind regards,

Ruben

 

[fahim mohammed]

Ruben, much appreciated my friend.

Now about those tea kettles..do you have access to copper or brass ones. The would look lovely
in early morning/ late afternoon light. Specially filtered thru curtains.

But no tea bags..tea leaves and/or coffee beans. Add a sheesha and I shall join you!!

Regards.

 

[Ruben Alfu]

Now about those tea kettles..do you have access to copper or brass ones. The would look lovely
in early morning/ late afternoon light. Specially filtered thru curtains.

But no tea bags..tea leaves and/or coffee beans.

Sounds good Fahim, I'll try it when/if I get the right kettles.

Add a sheesha and I shall join you!!

Regards.

It would be my pleasure! I had to Google sheesha and, as I suspected, it's what I know as argeela, you might be surprised that it is very popular here in Panama, a staple in Lebanese restaurants.

Cheers,

Ruben