I love this sign of consumerism which has been successful in branding a country but not reaping any benefits for their people! – Just take, take & take until nothing is left… Interesting juxtapositioning – The man looks of an upper-class status?
Wow Paul. I don’t want to sound like a ‘crawler’ but I just love your work. You’ve inspired me to ‘play’ a little more with Photoshop and I want to thank you for that. Seems to me one of the thibngs that’s just so great about RB. Thanks.
the perfectly ironed trousers with thongs and the symbolism of decayed Western culture are just brilliant juxtapositions. Doesn’t the guy just look serene and full of self-esteem. I love the contrasts and colours of the Indian subcontinent – you’ve captyred it superbly
This is great, India has so much culture both traditional and capitalist in another sense which makes an interesting hybrid. Our western culture has given them “Coke” while on the other hand they have given us “Karma” The intense red and composition of this shot is great – can we expect any more india shots?
This is wonderful. I love the degraded consumerism either side of the man and the muted colours are fab. My only niggle Paul, and it’s the slightest of slights is his foot being cut off. Great shot.
Excellent photojournalistic work here, Paul! Terrific exposure. (how the heck is his shirt so clean over there?!!) Looks pretty dusty…heh. This is awesome. Old meets new.
barb
I really hope you don’t mind me saying this, but I’d so love seeing some more “straight” photography from you such as this image. There are some wonderful examples on your website, just speaking for myself, I’d be really interested to see more. The processed work is nice but it’s a bit like stepping into someone’s closed fantasy world, whereas the photography is like looking at the outside world through someone’s eyes. It’s just so much more interesting, at least to me.
And now, some straight pics? And how amazing. This, the rested, still figure, amid the coke insignia? Among the finest portraits I have ever beheld. National Geographic great.
I sincerely adore this shot. Reminds me of the three old men that worked in the sandal sidewalk store that I walked past everyday. They worked next to a soft drink stand and they’d always be siting and drinking coke!! I remember thinking how strange I thought Coca Cola looked in India. Almost like it didn’t & shouldn’t belong.
This portrait is simply incredible! His look is so focused and the environment an unbelievably perfect contrast… wow, this is perfection Paul, so full of rich details. A stunning image, wow again…
thank you Bindi, yes, India is the land of contrast and you have it here all in one frame… thanks for your kind words, I really want to go back one day… only had a point and shoot at the time…
Armon Rostami
I love this sign of consumerism which has been successful in branding a country but not reaping any benefits for their people! – Just take, take & take until nothing is left… Interesting juxtapositioning – The man looks of an upper-class status?
andrew cowell
Fantastic! Love everything about it.
Akira
Love the highlights, shadows and the lack of symmetry, well composed indeed.
energymagic
I love your talent and ability to capture magic. Great!
Sarah Wheaton
i love this image, the colours, composition, and paradox.
Colitas
warm and magical
Diane
An image that is great to look at and great to think about in more depth too. Love it.
Lance Leopold
You have a brilliant “eye” Paul,terrific image,well done.
Melinda Kerr
Wow Paul. I don’t want to sound like a ‘crawler’ but I just love your work. You’ve inspired me to ‘play’ a little more with Photoshop and I want to thank you for that. Seems to me one of the thibngs that’s just so great about RB. Thanks.
Nicole Goggins
this is amazing…
Sabine Spiesser
the perfectly ironed trousers with thongs and the symbolism of decayed Western culture are just brilliant juxtapositions.
Doesn’t the guy just look serene and full of self-esteem. I love the contrasts and colours of the Indian subcontinent – you’ve captyred it superbly
zoom
Super image – impressed – I am
LOVEHATECREATE
This is great, India has so much culture both traditional and capitalist in another sense which makes an interesting hybrid. Our western culture has given them “Coke” while on the other hand they have given us “Karma”
The intense red and composition of this shot is great – can we expect any more india shots?
Mel Brackstone
What a fabulous juxtaposition between the competing cultures.
EarthquakeBee
you never stop surprising me :) hey I’m just new… just been here for less than 1 month, so Im still going over all your works !
Benjamin Scheurer
yeah….I like what you did there….
Valli aka Fra...
Superb capture! Love the contrasts of colour and East meets West…
micmac
Gorgeous shot ,excellent light and composition.
Michele Roohani
so red…so balck…so great!
Matthew Bonnin...
This is wonderful.
I love the degraded consumerism either side of the man and the muted colours are fab.
My only niggle Paul, and it’s the slightest of slights is his foot being cut off.
Great shot.
Colin Tobin
This is a facinating image.
Jeff Burns
And this is at the back of your portfolio. Fantastic shot. Perfectly framed love the old Coca Cola symbol scratched up. This is great
martin venit
MY WIFE SPENT A YEAR AND A HALF STUDYING YOGA IN INDIA. SHE WARNED ME ABOUT THE IMAGES THAT I MIGHT FIND. LOVE THE AD CAMPAIGN, SHOT IS OFF THE HOOK.
Birgitta
Excellent photojournalistic work here, Paul!
Terrific exposure. (how the heck is his shirt so clean over there?!!)
Looks pretty dusty…heh. This is awesome.
Old meets new.
barb
I really hope you don’t mind me saying this, but I’d so love seeing some more “straight” photography from you such as this image. There are some wonderful examples on your website, just speaking for myself, I’d be really interested to see more.
The processed work is nice but it’s a bit like stepping into someone’s closed fantasy world, whereas the photography is like looking at the outside world through someone’s eyes. It’s just so much more interesting, at least to me.
Heather Rivet...
perfect…just fantastic
jean-michel ma...
superbe image … et coca cola est toujours …la ….!!!!!
Vikkie Smith
Love this shot.. I have a thing about degraded old advertising signage LOL.. strange I know.. but this did it for me!!
Willem Dickson...
Dude stunning colour and composition, as near to perfect if there was such a thing.
moonlight1
love the sign and he looks so natural sitting there.
Megan Dacy
I love the coca cola. It’s makes this photo amazing.
Rita H. Ireland
Very nice!
LauraHartley
And now, some straight pics? And how amazing. This, the rested, still figure, amid the coke insignia? Among the finest portraits I have ever beheld. National Geographic great.
Barbara Morrison
Coca Cola is everywhere!
Pip Gerard
I sincerely adore this shot. Reminds me of the three old men that worked in the sandal sidewalk store that I walked past everyday. They worked next to a soft drink stand and they’d always be siting and drinking coke!! I remember thinking how strange I thought Coca Cola looked in India. Almost like it didn’t & shouldn’t belong.
Ranald
classic.
deepbluwater
This portrait is simply incredible! His look is so focused and the environment an
unbelievably perfect contrast… wow, this is perfection Paul, so full of rich details.
A stunning image, wow again…
Paul Vanzella
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thank you Bindi, yes, India is the land of contrast and you have it here all in one frame… thanks for your kind words, I really want to go back one day… only had a point and shoot at the time…
DonDavisUK
Excellent capture. Love the way you’ve captured a Capitalist Icon in decay.
Scott d'Almeida
brilliant,cheers
Larry Butterworth
that is a truly fantastic capture
luis ferreiro
Awesome image, should offer him a pepsi!!!
Deirdre Brockl...
Fantastic image and statement.
TheBlindHog
Stunning capture.
Danica Radman ... 29 days ago
win situation for CC here! excellent inspiring work. top !!
VivekDNA 27 days ago
Well done, This is a great strong dynamic image!
H M Bascom 26 days ago
One of your best.
Paul Vanzella
replied 26 days ago
thank you so much helen, it is a wonderful place… you just can’t miss there!
great to see you!
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Archan Nair 23 days ago
incredible paul!
i have been doing photojournalism and travelling across indian villages and amazing places. ill share with you soon!
Mark Richards 8 days ago
this is simply a great shot, Paul!