Forum: Photography

Subject: March Chalenge - Social Issues - I SMELL a RAT - JOB STRIKE

L8RDAZE opened this issue on Mar 08, 2005 · 11 posts

L8RDAZE posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 5:48 AM

STRIKE - a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions. While driving to work yesterday...came upon this scene! These guys where striking...most likely due to some work related issue. It was a spur of the moment shot, from my car...so the quality is a bit grainy...but I think it kinda adds to the mood a bit! I cropped a bit to get some "stuff" outta the way! L8r! Joe

L8RDAZE posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 5:50 AM

I don't give a RATZ a$$! Er I mean THUMB....

Michelle A. posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 6:19 AM

That really is a cool shot Joe...... seems a bit overly compressed though.... in any case appropriate mascot for them to choose? LOL!

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

L8RDAZE posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 7:40 AM

Hi Chelle!

I think shooting this thru my car windshield at 25+ MPH & cropping probably had alot to do with the quality as well! I was actually going to try and reshoot them today (BUT) it's raining and the RATPACK was not out! I may get the NERVE to park and actually ask to take some pix...but I don't know how to approach it? When people are on strike they are not it the best of moods!

Joe

Message edited on: 03/08/2005 07:41

tvernuccio posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 7:45 AM

Way to go to grab this shot, Joe!!! here in Louisville, we also had peace strikes to protest the war in Iraq. didn't do any good though....

DJB posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 9:42 AM

Will add it soon as I return from work later.

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

cynlee posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 10:04 AM

yeah... i might think twice about getting out & asking if i could take pics of them :] terrific entry though*

ReBorneUK posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 12:04 PM

Good spotting! Ask them - they can only say yes or no. Or take offense and beat you up. or steal your car. or both. And run up $100's on your mobile phone. and set fire to your car to keep warm. and take out your furry dice before hand and wee-wee on them.

But they'll probably say yes. Some protestors a few years back did to me, and I got some good shots from it.

(".) Edited. I can't spell again.

Message edited on: 03/08/2005 12:05

tibet2004uk posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 5:48 PM

ROFL@Mike!! Man, this is encouraging!!! O_o
Cool entry Joe! Work is definitely a big social issue since so many can't find any or do find one but get ripped off!

Message edited on: 03/08/2005 17:49

DJB posted Tue, 08 March 2005 at 11:06 PM

added to challenge page

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."

Tedz posted Wed, 09 March 2005 at 7:03 PM

Viva the Worker! We shall not be Moved!!!