Ed van der Elsken
@EdvdElsken@mastodon.ozioso.online  ·  activity timestamp 14 hours ago
The image depicts a street scene in Manila with a focus on traditional transportation. A horse-drawn cart is prominently featured, pulling a wooden carriage along the road. Four individuals are visible; one seems to be driving the cart while another sits inside it, possibly as a passenger or driver's assistant. Two more people appear engaged in different activities: one walking past and carrying what looks like crates or goods on his shoulder, indicative of daily commerce or delivery work. The setting includes urban elements such as buildings with barred windows and doors, adding to the atmosphere of an older city environment. Posters are affixed to a wall above the cart; they feature images of individuals labeled "Suan Sing," which could be names, faces, or perhaps advertisements for people's portraits. The street is bustling yet retains a sense of order. The photograph captures everyday life with candidness and stark contrasts between light and shadow highlighting textures like those on the horse’s coat and metal carriage wheels. This monochromatic image conveys a historical snapshot from Manila in 1959, showcasing both cultural aspects—like local transportation—and socio-economic activities through its subjects' attire and actions. The overall composition of this black-and-white photograph by Ed van der Elsken is notable for its ability to tell a story about the pla [...]
The image depicts a street scene in Manila with a focus on traditional transportation. A horse-drawn cart is prominently featured, pulling a wooden carriage along the road. Four individuals are visible; one seems to be driving the cart while another sits inside it, possibly as a passenger or driver's assistant. Two more people appear engaged in different activities: one walking past and carrying what looks like crates or goods on his shoulder, indicative of daily commerce or delivery work. The setting includes urban elements such as buildings with barred windows and doors, adding to the atmosphere of an older city environment. Posters are affixed to a wall above the cart; they feature images of individuals labeled "Suan Sing," which could be names, faces, or perhaps advertisements for people's portraits. The street is bustling yet retains a sense of order. The photograph captures everyday life with candidness and stark contrasts between light and shadow highlighting textures like those on the horse’s coat and metal carriage wheels. This monochromatic image conveys a historical snapshot from Manila in 1959, showcasing both cultural aspects—like local transportation—and socio-economic activities through its subjects' attire and actions. The overall composition of this black-and-white photograph by Ed van der Elsken is notable for its ability to tell a story about the pla [...]
The image depicts a street scene in Manila with a focus on traditional transportation. A horse-drawn cart is prominently featured, pulling a wooden carriage along the road. Four individuals are visible; one seems to be driving the cart while another sits inside it, possibly as a passenger or driver's assistant. Two more people appear engaged in different activities: one walking past and carrying what looks like crates or goods on his shoulder, indicative of daily commerce or delivery work. The setting includes urban elements such as buildings with barred windows and doors, adding to the atmosphere of an older city environment. Posters are affixed to a wall above the cart; they feature images of individuals labeled "Suan Sing," which could be names, faces, or perhaps advertisements for people's portraits. The street is bustling yet retains a sense of order. The photograph captures everyday life with candidness and stark contrasts between light and shadow highlighting textures like those on the horse’s coat and metal carriage wheels. This monochromatic image conveys a historical snapshot from Manila in 1959, showcasing both cultural aspects—like local transportation—and socio-economic activities through its subjects' attire and actions. The overall composition of this black-and-white photograph by Ed van der Elsken is notable for its ability to tell a story about the pla [...]
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