Challenge: Obviously meets the challenge perfectly. It's a shot that does evoke a desperate situation, and it is so sad how we can ignore the needs of another human being.
Technique: I think the technique here is great. I think it would have been even more compelling if you would have crouched down, to get the perspective of the person looking up at the crowd. The image is also very small, making it hard to see the details. The black and white works great.
Overall: A great image that definitely meets the challenge and opens our eyes. Very well done.
such a sad pic, but very good portrayal of despair. even not seeing the person's face, but the reactions of others to this person makes you know what it is like
it's really despair when humans ignore humans' needs. Good job, but please make the photo bigger next time around. I can't even read the protest signs!
This is reality. This is a perfect example of despair and you captured it well. It's a shame this has to happen in our world but it is life. Good shot!
Gritty, gutsy, meaningful photo that haunts me (as it should). In this photo, you might try fiddling with contrasts as well to get darker darks. The composition is good, too with the victim at lower left. A very nice candid!