This man has been on the front page of our local newspaper and in a local video on the homeless .... he uses the shelter to shower and wash his clothes
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'Technically' (again, am no 'expert'), the toning works well, composition is quite good, but perhaps a little sharper angle/perspective (difficult with candids) may have added a little extra to this. A more refined crop likely also have helped. edit:removed TN and condensed
Homelessness or poverty is not a reason to be unkempt (where I live) since there is access to a shelter where you can shower, wash your clothes and they let you use their mailing address/phone number â€Â¦ Very decent clothes are donated to these shelters/agencies and given out free of charge - some chronic homeless people who suffer from psychiatric disorders choose not to avail themselves of these community resourcesâ€Â¦some choose not to stay overnight in the shelters for a variety of reasonsâ€Â¦not the least of which is that it is a very moderate climate. The title - how did I get here - is an acknowledgement that many people are one to two paychecks away from being homeless – and the numbers are growing - now that’s scary! The remark, homeless people are easy prey, is one I don’t understand. If what was meant was that the homeless are an easy subject to capture, then how does this compare to subjects such as the elderly, children, flowers and pets? How many homeless do we see on DP compared to these subjects (and many others)? On the other hand, if what was meant was that I was somehow taking advantage of this particular homeless person then I ask: if one takes a candid picture of an elderly person without their permission, is the photographer preying on them as well? My mother, who hated to be photographed, unless her hair was perfect, her clothes just so, makeup on, would have been horribly upset if someone took her photo without her permission, more so if that person was a stranger. I told the man in my challenge submission that I took his photo. I asked him if that was okâ€Â¦ he said sure, that he had been in documentaries and on the front page of the local newspaper. This is a digital contest with no rewards other than a virtual ribbon and a good critique of your photo – hardly an inducement to take advantage of anyone. I appreciate all comments but those that relate to photography and how I can improve my skills I check as helpful. Sincerely, Mac.
A second shot of homeless and probably not the last. Too easy a prey, I think. Title smacks of arrogance big time. I am quite playful with these things normally, but in this circumstances it does strike me as inappropriate.
Hang on, hang on. His hair is cut, and beard trimmed. He has tread on his shoes, and a leather jacket. His hands, as far as we can see, seem clean, and his socks kind of white. I get more of a sense of choice from this than a sense of despair, as suggested by your title.
It's a decent street portrait, though a presumably static subject would have given you more chance to compose a little more effectively perhaps? A bit more face, a bit less litter bin?
I don't usually like comments or give them, but since candids are near and dear to my heart, I have decided to comment on every photo in this challenge.
Love the tones. Would have liked to see more face and less sign. The sign seems to be the main focus here, but it still exudes some good emotion. It's a 6 for me.
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