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The New American Gothic: Los Trabajadores

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Chris Calohan II

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Asher Kelman

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Chris,

Welcome to OPF! Tell us about yourself!

Your picture is superbly made! The poses work and the image has a very solid 3D effect with “presence”.

I normally don’t ask for an exhibition quality image, “with what camera lens combo was this made”, but this is your first shot here and your picture is that extraordinary and pleasing!

Asher
 
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Chris Calohan II

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Asher Kelman said:
Chris,

Welcome to OPF! Tell us about yourself!

Your picture is superbly made! The poses work and the image has a very solid 3D effect with “presence”.

I normally don’t ask for an exhibition quality image, “with what camera lens combo was this made”, but this is your first shot here and your picture is that extraordinary and pleasing!

Asher
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Nikon D850, 24-120 @28mm, f/6.3, 1/250, ISO 200. Grant Wood's American Gothic depicts that exiting point from the great depression and the toil it took on the farmers. My rendition shows the emergence of of a people ready, willing and able to work, especially in jobs most Americans find "beneath them."
 
Asher Kelman

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Maggie Terlecki said:
I love this one. The movement and all the wrinkles and pleats in the clothes is very pleasing to me
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Chris,

I agree with Maggie that the many folds in the clothes are an important unifying element of your photograph.

But in addition, the twisted remnants of tar part and old asphalt sheeting ripped off the roof provides an interesting and massive challenging counterpoint to all the details of folds distributed among thr workers’ clothing!

Altogether, this is an excellent composition and a great choice for B&W presentation.

Asher.
 
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Chris Calohan II

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These guys were a real joy to shoot and interact with. Google translate was quite beneficial as well. Most days, I cooked them a hot lunch in the style of their country using their suggested ingredients. So, so much different from Taco Bell :) Since they have been here, we've experienced one pretty severe tropical storm and two tornadoes. My roof is the only one not damaged. I can't imagine losing this workforce. I took nice individual shots of each of them to send home to their families.
 
Doug Kerr

Doug Kerr

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Hi, Chris,
Chris Calohan II said:
These guys were a real joy to shoot and interact with. Google translate was quite beneficial as well. Most days, I cooked them a hot lunch in the style of their country using their suggested ingredients. So, so much different from Taco Bell :) Since they have been here, we've experienced one pretty severe tropical storm and two tornadoes. My roof is the only one not damaged. I can't imagine losing this workforce. I took nice individual shots of each of them to send home to their families.
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Great picture, and what a wonderful story! Fabulous that you learned to cook a new lunch cuisine.

And so glad to hear that the roof they updated held up to the elements.

Thanks,

Doug
 
Asher Kelman

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Did you mention where they are from and how you found thrm?

Interesting relationships you have developed. Chances are their friends are good workers in other trades!

Asher
 
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