Comments for Tom Pietrasik Photography | Photographer & Filmaker http://www.tompietrasik.com Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:17:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on MONSOON SHOWERS & PHOTOGRAPHING DITA VON TEESE by Stevie Downes http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/10/08/photographing-dita-von-teese/#comment-1580 Stevie Downes Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:17:56 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1827#comment-1580 Hi! Tom. Love your photographs. There is a real gentleness and integrity to them. All of them are celebratory in one way. And the music is really chill stuff. What is that? Spoke to your Mum and she had said you were getting ready to do photography for Kate's kid's clothing business. Wonderful - hope it goes well. I really admire the travel you're getting in. China to Scotland or is it London, either way that is quite a sweep. Good on you. Every continued success to you. Stevie Downes. Hi! Tom. Love your photographs. There is a real gentleness and integrity to them. All of them are celebratory in one way. And the music is really chill stuff. What is that?
Spoke to your Mum and she had said you were getting ready to do photography for Kate’s kid’s clothing business. Wonderful – hope it goes well.
I really admire the travel you’re getting in. China to Scotland or is it London, either way that is quite a sweep. Good on you. Every continued success to you.

Stevie Downes.

]]> Comment on PHOTOGRAPHING CORRUPTION IN INDIA by Siddhartha http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/04/28/photographing-corruption-india-rations-pds-food/#comment-1082 Siddhartha Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:06:38 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1551#comment-1082 Production of Space. Most of the communities in India (such as Bengali), are succumbed in 'Culture of Poverty'(a theory introduced by an American anthropologist Oscar Lewis), irrespective of class or economic strata, lives in pavement or apartment. Nobody is at all ashamed of the deep-rooted corruption, decaying general quality of life, worst Politico-administrative system, weak mother language, continuous absorption of common space (mental as well as physical, both). We are becoming fathers & mothers only by self-procreation, mindlessly & blindfold. Simply depriving their(the children) fundamental rights of a decent, caring society, fearless & dignified living. Do not ever look for any other positive alternative behaviour (values) to perform human way of parenthood, i.e. deliberately co-parenting of those children those are born out of ignorance, real poverty. All of us are being driven only by the very animal instinct. If the Bengali people ever be able to bring that genuine freedom (from vicious cycle of 'poverty') in their own life/attitude, involve themselves in 'Production of Space'(Henri Lefebvre), at least initiate a movement by heart, decent & dedicated Politics will definitely come up. - Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay, 16/4, Girish Banerjee Lane, Howrah-711101, India. Production of Space.
Most of the communities in India (such as Bengali), are succumbed in ‘Culture of Poverty’(a theory introduced by an American anthropologist Oscar Lewis), irrespective of class or economic strata, lives in pavement or apartment. Nobody is at all ashamed of the deep-rooted corruption, decaying general quality of life, worst Politico-administrative system, weak mother language, continuous absorption of common space (mental as well as physical, both). We are becoming fathers & mothers only by self-procreation, mindlessly & blindfold. Simply depriving their(the children) fundamental rights of a decent, caring society, fearless & dignified living. Do not ever look for any other positive alternative behaviour (values) to perform human way of parenthood, i.e. deliberately co-parenting of those children those are born out of ignorance, real poverty. All of us are being driven only by the very animal instinct. If the Bengali people ever be able to bring that genuine freedom (from vicious cycle of ‘poverty’) in their own life/attitude, involve themselves in ‘Production of Space’(Henri Lefebvre), at least initiate a movement by heart, decent & dedicated Politics will definitely come up. – Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay, 16/4, Girish Banerjee Lane, Howrah-711101, India.

]]> Comment on PHOTOGRAPHING CORRUPTION IN INDIA by Bibhash http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/04/28/photographing-corruption-india-rations-pds-food/#comment-1022 Bibhash Mon, 02 May 2011 04:28:06 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1551#comment-1022 Inspiring as always Tom! Inspiring as always Tom!

]]> Comment on FOREIGN POLICY MAGAZINE FEATURES INDIA MINING STORY by Mehraj ud din Gojree http://www.tompietrasik.com/2010/08/29/foreign-policy-magazine-features-india-mining-story/#comment-1019 Mehraj ud din Gojree Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:59:32 +0000 http://blog.tompietrasik.com/?p=872#comment-1019 Whatever these illegal miners are doing, they can not be blamed for it. Then who is responsible for all these illegal activites? It is the govvernment, "The Government of India" who is promoting neoliberal ideology at the costs of these marginalised sections of our society by snatching their land and transfering the same to the corporate houses for their own vested intrests. Whatever these illegal miners are doing, they can not be blamed for it. Then who is responsible for all these illegal activites? It is the govvernment, “The Government of India” who is promoting neoliberal ideology at the costs of these marginalised sections of our society by snatching their land and transfering the same to the corporate houses for their own vested intrests.

]]> Comment on THE SAD STORY OF DHANGA BAIGA by Tom Pietrasik http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/03/28/malnutrition-tuberculosis-rural-india/#comment-1014 Tom Pietrasik Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:40:49 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1469#comment-1014 Yes Dilip, wonderful news! Lets hope the granting of bail inspires the Central Government to fully investigate the circumstances of Binayak Sen's unlawful imprisonment by the Chhattisgarh administration and hold those responsible to account. Yes Dilip, wonderful news! Lets hope the granting of bail inspires the Central Government to fully investigate the circumstances of Binayak Sen’s unlawful imprisonment by the Chhattisgarh administration and hold those responsible to account.

]]> Comment on THE SAD STORY OF DHANGA BAIGA by Dilip D'Souza http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/03/28/malnutrition-tuberculosis-rural-india/#comment-1013 Dilip D'Souza Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:35:10 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1469#comment-1013 Bail for Binayak Sen today Apr 15! Bail for Binayak Sen today Apr 15!

]]> Comment on WHY INDIA’S COTTON FARMERS STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE by Ravi K http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/01/24/india-cotton-farmers-suicide-trade-debt/#comment-1004 Ravi K Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:26:00 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1308#comment-1004 This is especially interesting for me to read because being in the export industry(primarily cotton garments and home furnishings), i have seen an unprecedented rise in yarn/fabric costs 2009 onwards. Yarn today is at the minimum 100% more expensive than it was in 2009 and fabric about the same. the tiered structure of the industry would look something like this: cotton farmers>yarn mills>fabric mills>garment manufacturers/exporters/BUYING HOUSES>retailers. because the yarn prices have gone up significantly, the fabric prices have gone up, therefore exporters are raising prices to accommodate costs increases and often to such levels at which retailers are unable or unwilling to buy at. its not the the manufacturer/exporter and its definitely not the cotton farmers that are benefiting from any of this. from where i am it appears that it is yarn/fabric suppliers and in fact the hushed tones on the street will also tell you there are a handful of prominent politi...people hoarding/stocking up on this essential commodity looking to profit. the desperate farmer has a strong case, maybe a loud voice but its falling on deaf ears. but in unison with the garment export body (usd 11 billion exports in 2010) im sure it can reach a few ears. This is especially interesting for me to read because being in the export industry(primarily cotton garments and home furnishings), i have seen an unprecedented rise in yarn/fabric costs 2009 onwards. Yarn today is at the minimum 100% more expensive than it was in 2009 and fabric about the same.
the tiered structure of the industry would look something like this:

cotton farmers>yarn mills>fabric mills>garment manufacturers/exporters/BUYING HOUSES>retailers.

because the yarn prices have gone up significantly, the fabric prices have gone up, therefore exporters are raising prices to accommodate costs increases and often to such levels at which retailers are unable or unwilling to buy at.

its not the the manufacturer/exporter and its definitely not the cotton farmers that are benefiting from any of this. from where i am it appears that it is yarn/fabric suppliers and in fact the hushed tones on the street will also tell you there are a handful of prominent politi…people hoarding/stocking up on this essential commodity looking to profit.

the desperate farmer has a strong case, maybe a loud voice but its falling on deaf ears. but in unison with the garment export body (usd 11 billion exports in 2010) im sure it can reach a few ears.

]]> Comment on THE SAD STORY OF DHANGA BAIGA by Arjun Rangarajan http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/03/28/malnutrition-tuberculosis-rural-india/#comment-1003 Arjun Rangarajan Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:15:42 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1469#comment-1003 Dr.Binayak Sen's case is a travesty of the highest order. As long as injustices such as the mistreatment of Dhanga and those who stand up for them, such as Binayak Sen, continues in India, our country will remain in this vortex of suffering, hurtling evermore toward disaster. Dr.Binayak Sen’s case is a travesty of the highest order. As long as injustices such as the mistreatment of Dhanga and those who stand up for them, such as Binayak Sen, continues in India, our country will remain in this vortex of suffering, hurtling evermore toward disaster.

]]> Comment on THE SAD STORY OF DHANGA BAIGA by Tom Pietrasik http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/03/28/malnutrition-tuberculosis-rural-india/#comment-998 Tom Pietrasik Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:45:20 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1469#comment-998 Thanks John. I'm pleased that Stiglitz <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/society/features/2011/05/top-one-percent-201105?currentPage=1" rel="nofollow">addresses the myth that "a rising tide lifts all boats"</a>. When applied to India, these notions of wealth trickling down not only belie reality but also help to justify complacency among those who'd rather look the other way and ignore the fate of people like Dhanga Baiga. Thanks John. I’m pleased that Stiglitz addresses the myth that “a rising tide lifts all boats”. When applied to India, these notions of wealth trickling down not only belie reality but also help to justify complacency among those who’d rather look the other way and ignore the fate of people like Dhanga Baiga.

]]> Comment on THE SAD STORY OF DHANGA BAIGA by John A. Carter http://www.tompietrasik.com/2011/03/28/malnutrition-tuberculosis-rural-india/#comment-996 John A. Carter Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:35:43 +0000 http://www.tompietrasik.com/?p=1469#comment-996 Thank you for your very sad photo. It reminds of when I first visited Calcutta in 1966 and was shocked to see many people in a similar situation as Dhanga Baiga. I suppose what I now find shocking is that nothing much has changed for many in spite of India's new found wealth, which now highlights the disparity between the rich and poor. Unfortunately, this appears to be the way of the world. I draw your attention to an article by Joseph Stieglitz in Vanity Fair in which he describes the trend of increasing disparity in the USA. And while there are obvious relative differences in the poor of India and the USA, the attitudes of the super rich towards the fate of the poor are the same. I hope in someway your photographs help to reverse this disturbing trend. Thank you for your very sad photo. It reminds of when I first visited Calcutta in 1966 and was shocked to see many people in a similar situation as Dhanga Baiga. I suppose what I now find shocking is that nothing much has changed for many in spite of India’s new found wealth, which now highlights the disparity between the rich and poor. Unfortunately, this appears to be the way of the world. I draw your attention to an article by Joseph Stieglitz in Vanity Fair in which he describes the trend of increasing disparity in the USA. And while there are obvious relative differences in the poor of India and the USA, the attitudes of the super rich towards the fate of the poor are the same. I hope in someway your photographs help to reverse this disturbing trend.

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