This is an old homeless man who can always be found on the streets of the Oakland section of Pittsburgh near where I work. He always has his trademark sombrero, and often wears some very eye-catching outfits while begging.
I chose the sepia look for two reasons. First, I thought that it did a better job of reflecting the man's outlook of life. And in color, the suitcase is red. Very red, actually. I thought that the bright color of the suitcase would have detracted from the subject.
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i know this guy!! great shot. thanks for sharing. (ps, i have been trolling your entries in a nostalgia trip--used to live in the 'burgh. great stuff!).
This picture is really sad to me, though I don't know all of the circumstances. Hope you bought one of his suckers since you took his picture! :-) The coloring is very effective I think. karmat
Composition - very good Technical Aspects - very good Meets Challenge - yes + Visual Impact / Originality – very high Other suggestions – none - a 9 Jim msp
nice job---this picture portrays quite a bit of emotion. i wonder what it would have looked like as a straight black and white? also i would have liked to see just a tad more headroom--but then again you probably had to crop out some unecessary "sidewalk elements!" these are just other ideas---the picture is great as it is! 9--amitchell
great candid. the toning is just a bit too yellow for my tastes. i think i would have prefered this in b&w. i didnt grade you down for that. 8 goodtimecharlee
Excellent composition. I like the way you have framed the subject, so they look cramped in the amount of space you have left them. It somehow works to establish the mood in this photo -- great job! 9 -- LanSnake
This shot just makes me want to cry. It is such an emotional photo. Definitely "candid", it conveys sadness and quiet desperation. The sepia is perfect, and I think the composition is wonderful. I hope this places high. lhall-10
very nice candid :) living out of a suitcase... selling lollipops... life can be tough... this photo makes me thankful for what i have :) - great shot... = 9 - jmsetzler
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