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 David Newland
Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
07/13/2005 11:59:37 AM |
Yes , the content matter is sad , but often so is life.
A very emotional photo indeed but perfect for the task set. |
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 Seraph
Canon Digital IXUS 300 |
11/09/2004 10:11:21 PM |
| I think as photographers we're basically takers. We take a photo of this, snap a picture of that. The experience is pretty voyeuristic. But we do give something back at some level; We shed light, educate, bear witness. And whenever subjects of poverty, suffering, Death and war are concerned,the price we pay can be quite high; guilt is but the tip of the iceberg. |
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marcovera24
Olympus D-395 |
11/09/2004 08:42:24 AM |
| Why, you ask?!? How could we exercise compassion otherwise? It is not only to be thankful, but to have the priviledge to give or do something else for the poor (love). Didn't you feel compeled to do something other than taking this great picture? |
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Quismo112
Sony DSC-P92 |
11/07/2004 08:03:40 AM |
| Great picture. I just came back from Thailand today and one of the reasons I stayed away from Bangkok is all the poverty on the streets. This picture makes me thankful for what I have. |
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juneCS
Nikon Coolpix 4300 |
11/06/2004 08:22:54 AM |
| A sincere picture/photo is so powerful. Take more. Thumbs up! |
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abcaez
Pentax *ist DS |
11/04/2004 09:04:09 AM |
| Out of respect for the gentleman you were hesitant to take the picture. This picture reminds us that we are not all blessed with happier living conditions. I appreciate you showing this picture. Good luck with all your future entries. |
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 GoldBerry
Canon EOS-30D |
11/03/2004 10:20:28 AM |
really great, amazing shot. I'm not sure of the moral issues you're having with taking it in the first place. For the sake of spreading awareness I think what you did was right, and I don't think you did it with the intention of winning a ribbon or getting recognition.
Again, great work. |
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 charmayne
Nikon D300 |
11/03/2004 10:01:43 AM |
| Congratulations on your first ribbon for this dramatic image. |
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 xion
Nikon D700 |
11/03/2004 09:25:42 AM |
Congratulations on the Blue. I understand it wasn't easy for you to photograph a person in that situation. But someone has to capture those images and show the world. Now it's there for the world to see. Well done.
edit: typo
Message edited by author 2004-11-03 10:20:00. |
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giega
Canon EOS-40D |
11/03/2004 08:17:17 AM |
| Congratulations! Excellent display of poverty on more levels than one. |
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Brenb
Canon EOS-10D |
11/03/2004 07:30:45 AM |
| Congratulations on your first ribbon. This was the most moving photo in the challenge. |
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Mark of SRQ
Canon PowerShot S60 |
11/03/2004 02:04:04 AM |
Wow, a bittersweet victory. After I took the photo--and got over the guilt of actually taking it--and thought about the challenge, I knew it would be a powerful entry. I figured top 20, maybe top 10. I never thought ribbon until the votes and comments started coming in.
Thank you to everyone for your great comments.
Hopefully I can win a ribbon in a less opportunist, and more fun challenge. As you can see from my other entries, I still have a lot to learn about photography. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time for this challenge. Thailand is a beautiful country, but it is riddled with poverty. There were so many pictures I could have taken that would have been equally or even more powerful than this one. It's not all bad though, there is a lot of affluance and beauty there too. And most of the people there were very nice and helpful.
BTW, I'm back home now.
Thank you,
Mark
edited for spelling
Message edited by author 2004-11-03 02:06:28. |
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 Tiberius
Nokia N81 |
11/03/2004 01:25:05 AM |
Congrats in your first ribbon.
Message edited by author 2004-11-03 01:26:39. |
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MadMordegon |
11/03/2004 12:52:30 AM |
and we are fighting on whether or not gays should get married...
A great picture; truly powerfull, thank you. |
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MrYu
Nikon D70 |
11/03/2004 12:10:00 AM |
| Thanks for the honest comments. |
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Comments Made During the Challenge  |
famish99
Canon EOS-300D Rebel |
11/02/2004 09:46:00 PM |
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Tuckersmom
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 |
11/02/2004 07:34:26 PM |
| This is a very moving shot, I have to give you a lot of credit for taking it, I don't know if I could have |
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eptasdi
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi |
11/02/2004 06:38:37 PM |
| One of the best illustrations of true poverty in this challenge. It made me stop and think how lucky I am to be healthy. A moving picture, nice color and composition. |
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Imagineer
Canon EOS-5D Mark II |
11/02/2004 05:50:26 PM |
| There's something inherently peverse about clicking this '10' button for an image which displays such tragedy. This is just so desperate and, despite frequently reflecting on how lucky I am and helping a few charities, this really pricks my conscience. Very difficult shot for you I'm sure. |
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slynneblarp
Canon EOS-300D Rebel |
11/02/2004 12:47:37 PM |
| Great composition and emotion to this. |
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jazper
Nikon D300 |
10/31/2004 11:35:23 PM |
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RSBP
Canon EOS-D30 |
10/31/2004 02:41:03 PM |
| Heartbreaking. Makes me wonder what his story is...how he became so misfigured. |
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mtbrider
Nikon Coolpix 4300 |
10/31/2004 01:12:13 PM |
| Feeling real bad looking at this mans unfortunate position, Powerful image. |
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Raven
Sony DSC-F717 |
10/31/2004 09:17:10 AM |
| Would've been much more effect in B/W. 7. |
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StormyWeathers
Olympus E-3 |
10/31/2004 12:50:31 AM |
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sibeling
Nikon D70 |
10/30/2004 08:31:26 PM |
| This is heart-wrenchingly honest and the image you've captured, even though it's brutal to see, is so compelling, I can't help but look & look. Thank you. |
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Pooba
Nikon D80 |
10/30/2004 07:39:42 PM |
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theONE77
Fujifilm FinePix S5600Z |
10/29/2004 11:47:13 PM |
| Is this from the Philippines also? GREAT SHOT. How sad that Phiippines have many things to show about poverty if this is really taken from this place... 8 for YOU |
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lnede
Canon EOS-50D |
10/29/2004 09:58:57 PM |
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Sailingduck
Canon EOS-1D Mark IIn |
10/29/2004 08:45:39 PM |
| THIS is a great shot (and caption) for the poverty challenge. No "model" or "staging" going on. Real life. This picture hurts me to look at, but I/we need to not forget his story. Nice capture. I gave you a (9) |
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Beetle
Canon EOS-5D Mark II |
10/29/2004 04:52:11 PM |
| Heartwrenching and 100% on topic. Whilst I would normally suggest to be on the level as your subject, in this case it only reinforces the point you are making. Almost makes me feel guilty to be sitting here at my nice computer. |
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rennie
Nikon D40X |
10/29/2004 04:33:52 PM |
| OMG. I wouldn't make such direct shot. I'm not brave enough. Hard to comment, really. |
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tristalisk
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT |
10/29/2004 01:45:17 PM |
| Nice focus, High impact, definately meets tha challenge. I even like the colors in the background. |
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Brock
Canon PowerShot Pro1 |
10/29/2004 12:51:47 PM |
| great capture of suffering |
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sidpixel
Canon EOS-40D |
10/29/2004 09:14:37 AM |
| The real thing puts everything into perspective! Good composition. |
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nordicgirl
Sony DSC-P100 |
10/29/2004 04:59:05 AM |
| Its terrible... no coments. |
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BigMo
Canon EOS-50D |
10/28/2004 11:51:57 PM |
| This is sad bt you see many people cast aside for things like this. Color is great. Leaf to the left is a bit distracting. I gave a 7 |
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Drastik
Canon EOS-20D |
10/28/2004 02:51:30 PM |
| Very powerful imagery...You really captured the anguish in this man |
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bobdaveant
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi |
10/28/2004 02:21:30 PM |
| Great colors, very sad to see this... 8 for composition and for getting the challenge perfect. |
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VictorsMind
Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi |
10/28/2004 06:51:09 AM |
| This is a great submission. If this were taken closer to eye level of the man, it would look a bit less condecending. As it is now, you are looking down on him, not seeing him at his level. Great shot. |
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kiwinick
Sony DSLR-a200K |
10/27/2004 06:06:25 PM |
| good powerful image brings out the abject way of life for some. |
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dovey
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi |
10/27/2004 12:51:55 PM |
I've realized that, for me, a good poverty shot makes me shutter, cringe or want to look away.
You got it all, incredibly sad and very strong representation of the challenge.
I don't know how you could even take the photo |
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jaredldr
Canon EOS-5D Mark II |
10/27/2004 11:06:13 AM |
Wow is all I can say... This really brings home how privlaged we are...
Well done shot I hope you gave this guy something
bumping to a -10- |
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eugene
Nikon D70 |
10/27/2004 10:16:51 AM |
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colda
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
10/27/2004 03:33:12 AM |
| very moving pic, and I respect you actually going to him to take the pic, too many images of a similar nature in this challenge have been taken from afar. - 9 |
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samtrundle
Canon EOS-50D |
10/27/2004 02:52:24 AM |
| This picture makes me uncomfortable, which is exactly what it should. Might be better in black and white. 7. |
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vontom
Canon EOS-20D |
10/27/2004 01:21:15 AM |
| it seems to my eyes, just a little out of focus. Otherwise, very nice. |
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