From the field to the forum

[flavio]

Transportation:



Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 31.5 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

Soilwork:



Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/4.3
Focal Length: 60 mm
Exposure: +1.43
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

Harvesting tomatoes



Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/4.3
Focal Length: 60 mm
Exposure: +0.19
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

I'll be back in a jiffy:



Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 60 mm
Exposure: -0.57
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[Heaterguy]

Nice shots Flavio. No matter how much machinery is available some things still need to be done by hand as evidenced by the person doing soilwork.

Looks like a good crop of tomatoes.

[fstopMike]

I think I'd like to have one of those tomatoes right now. It's nice to see some things still receive some tender loving care.

[flavio]

Originally Posted by Heaterguy

Nice shots Flavio. No matter how much machinery is available some things still need to be done by hand as evidenced by the person doing soilwork.

Looks like a good crop of tomatoes.

Thanks, Heaterguy!
These are workers from Thailand (working in Israel) they work really hard and they do a great job to save money and send it back to their families.
It is interesting that eventhough is really hot (about 35C on the shades) they cover themselves up entirely. I was told that they really try to avoid the sun-tan for some social-cultural reason.

Once they are done with the harvest I'll see if there are some tomatos left for the taking. I'll keep you posted about their quality.

Originally Posted by fstopMike

I think I'd like to have one of those tomatoes right now. It's nice to see some things still receive some tender loving care.

This is my interpretation of street photography while walking the dog.
In previous years these tomatoes were pretty good. I still think the simple things make nice pictures.
I don't know if under the crushing sun they have any love left to give but I'm told they work really hard and they do a great job.

[sheldonc]

nice images Flavio - I like the way you have managed to tell a story in 4 shots

[flavio]

Originally Posted by sheldonc

nice images Flavio - I like the way you have managed to tell a story in 4 shots

Welocome back!

Thanks Sheldon!

[pjflan7]

The Scripture says that God will cause the desert to bloom after He brought His people back into the land....Look what has happened since 1948! Nice shots Flavio

[flavio]

Considering that the last drop of rain I remember fell last January, I guess to see the crops growing green and giving great veggies it may seem almost like a miracle.
Nowadays it is the Thai-workers that make it happen.

Thanks for your kind comments, Patrick!

[Stilelibero]

Very nice and interesting pictures!
the second and the last one are my favorites. Great job!

[RustySterling]

Nice series flavio.