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Homeless Man
Homeless Man
bobdaveant


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
Location: Cleveland, OH
Date: Jul 12, 2005
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jul 12, 2005

Viewed: 1137
Comments: 24
Favorites: 21 (view)

 I gave him some pocket change, he said "I thought I was invisible, nobody would look at me, god bless you". I said, "smile" to him and I took his picture.

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 11/11/2005 10:24:31 AM
fantastic shot, his eyes make you want to know more about him and the capture is so spontanious and natural.
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 09/17/2005 07:35:49 AM
Liam Neisen?
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 09/16/2005 02:40:17 PM
This is really a nice, natural shot. It makes me want to know more about the subject...especially after reading your notes. Not an "artsy" type shot...just a wonderful, straight-on, personal shot that begs for more information.
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 09/05/2005 06:08:05 PM
See, you have an amazing way of capturing people. I only wish I could do as well. So much of this man's spirit shines out through the photograph.
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 07/28/2005 08:51:39 AM
nice capture. it's never easy to approach subjects like this, and i'm glad some people try.
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 07/26/2005 10:15:16 PM
i love this!
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 07/23/2005 08:42:15 AM
Great portrait and good tones,!
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 07/21/2005 09:30:47 AM
those poor people, a good deal of them are very kind, just have had a lot of bad luck
great moving picture
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 07/16/2005 05:34:46 AM
This kind of shot is...touching!
Happy you've made him smile even for just a moment! :)
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 07/13/2005 07:57:42 PM
wow--this photo tugs at my heart...his is such a kind and genuine face. kudos, bob.
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 07/13/2005 07:19:19 PM
That is awesome. I love his genuine happiness for that very moment. The contrast is really well done. I try to look someone in the eye whether I give them money, or just a kind look.
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 07/13/2005 07:00:11 PM
Wow, what a rough life. It actually put a tear in my eye. Just a lost soul roaming aimlessly with no purpose. Sad stuff indeed.

Well done photo.
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 07/13/2005 10:15:09 AM
brillaint
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 07/12/2005 10:01:11 PM
Absolutely amazing. I love this. Wonderful job!!! Maybe you should be the mentor! :)
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 07/12/2005 09:32:19 PM
Great shot. So much humanity and depth.
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 07/12/2005 08:50:14 PM
speaks to the soul. this is what a candid is all about!
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 07/12/2005 07:23:35 PM
I have to come back to comment again. Can't stop coming back to this photo. You know, anyone who lives in / near a city passes people like this all the time and it's so much easier to just keep walking. Your photo puts the humanity, the helplessness, the grief and also the hope right in our face where before we would not have to face it. Much more than just a photo.
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 07/12/2005 07:14:46 PM
This is what it's all about, isn't it, to get that connection between the photographer, the subject and the viewer. It's a very emotive picture. His eyes are filled with life. And the lines on his face indicate he has done a lot more smiling than frowning.
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 07/12/2005 05:05:09 PM
Based on the comments, you've obviously got to peoples emotions and I think that's what really counts here. This is a great portrait conveying much emotion and that's what it's all about, isn't it?
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 07/12/2005 05:02:58 PM
Really makes you wonder how people land themselves homeless. I know its a matter of a paycheck away for some people. It's probably easier than we think to become homeless. Scary.

I'll pray for him tonight. I don't know his name, but God does.

Lovely photo. He still has some hope in his eyes.
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 07/12/2005 04:43:54 PM
Fantastic job on more than just the artistic level.
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 07/12/2005 04:29:40 PM
You have truly captured the element of a person's soul.
This is an excellent portrait Bob!

His eyes reflect more than the ambient light.

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 07/12/2005 03:52:55 PM
Thanks for the comment Frisca.
 07/12/2005 03:49:17 PM
i think this is an amazingly expressive shot. I really really think you have done a great job with it!
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