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February 1, 2010
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Lost again, broken and weary
Unable to find my way
Tail in hand, dizzy and clearly
Unable to just let this go.


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edit: i was away from the town for a couple for filming and i saw this photo of mine was chosen as daily deviation. This photo is not meant to show "how heartless i am to take photos of the poor" but its meant to make people around the world realize the harsh living conditions of the poor and create a social awareness on how to help the poor in these cold days.

please do help if you ever see any person trying to survive in harsh weather conditions.
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Given 2011-10-19
Suggester says; A deeply powerful street photograph; it's hard not to be moved by such a raw, emotional display of helpless surrender.
Surrender To Snow by *PortraitOfaLife ( Suggested by =GraphiteColours and Featured by `ScENeYmE )
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Critique by *xDJ-Geeks Oct 26, 2011, 10:07:15 AM
Wow, really touching yet giving away a great impact.

Let me start by saying that the vision of this photo is beyong magnificient : the homeless guy, just sitting there, almost hopeless gives away a great sense of sorrow and loneliness, however, you pick up that "lonely" feeling by introducing people in the background. Given the current social acceptance of those people, they might just walk past him without noticing.

The simple blur effect that draws attention directly on the homeless person and the area around him is very well used.

With the snow, we can directly make a link between those two where the snow is like the only company of the homeless man, giving at the same time a cold feeling (sorrow) and a warm feeling.

In sum, your piece is a "chef d'oeuvre", I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. Awesome technique, incredible impact, very original and giving away a wonderful vision. Keep up the awesome work!
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Critique by *hyperetic Oct 24, 2011, 11:24:07 AM
First of all, how did you get the snow to cooperate to not be in the way of his face when you took the shot? :) Jokes aside, this is a very powerful and poignant image. Its makes a strong social commentary on the forgotten in society. By the way, the snow adds a level of harshness perception to the piece that wouldn't occur if it wasn't there. As far as mechanics, I think you did a great job on the focus. There is wonderful contrasts in your dark and light areas. I think the low angle of the shot brings the audience down to the visual level of your subject not allowing them to be in a higher (perceptually better) position. Snowy days are usually overcast so it lets me know you did an admirable job with creating light in your image. I think you were right to choose to present it in B&W because I think it would have been less powerful in color. The depth of field you created creates space for your viewers to delve into. All in all, I think its a great example of what photography can accomplish when putting a "window on the world".
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*DamaCailin Apr 15, 2012  New member Student Photographer
I applaud your activism through artwork. Keep up the good work. People sometimes need to see instead of hear of whats happening to people now a days.
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Mood: Love ~Schreient Feb 4, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Makes me sad ._.

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Mood: Love ~gordiepowell2 Nov 17, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
I really like the way you incorporate lovely earth tones and textures into so many of your photos.
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~samstarATdev Nov 4, 2011  Hobbyist Artist
iv never seen anything so real and honest.<3
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*hyperetic Nov 2, 2011  Professional General Artist
Seems quite a few people know this image is great. Evenso, I feature it and you in my journal. You can check it out here: [link]

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*Angie-Pictures Oct 31, 2011
Beautiful work! Congratulations on the DD! :iconflowerheartplz:

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~APRILFLOAT Oct 30, 2011
You have hit the mark on this shot. Too often neglect of those on the street have been the norm. Take notice and hopefully help your fellow man/woman no matter where they maybe in life.
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*aaroffy Oct 27, 2011
beautiful shot
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~catchthewind213 Oct 26, 2011
Amazing photograph!
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*hnji Oct 24, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
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