image one
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Having a photographers eye, I would think, makes this daily commute more tolerable. A constantly changing view that most don't care to see. I like your essay because it's personal and true. Stark reality is a good thing to capture. Thanks.

Pacific Beach. Winter. 1
by LevT

Comment:
Beautiful shades of gray! That usually doesn't come to mind when I think of San Diego. I like the progression of images along with the music you chose. A very reflective collection.

Message edited by author 2014-03-04 14:33:47.

1.entre-chien-et-loup
by mariuca

Comment:
Were some of these taken while you were sleeping? A truly beautiful collection that lets our imagination take over. Wonderful subtle details that lead us but don't reveal to much.

Message edited by author 2014-03-04 20:48:54.

In the rays
by lei_73

Comment:
Lovely catch and the light washing through adds so much.

we walk the sands
by daisydavid

Comment:
Wonderful collection of four complementary photographs. For a small set you have given us a lot to study.

sunday (1)
by tnun

Comment:
Three of a perfect pair. I'd enjoy these more as a triptych or adjacent to one another. Such wonderful light!

You Are Here
by ubique

Comment:
Paul, this is a wonderful contribution to DPC and street photography in general. It’s rare to see this much insight into how an image was created. We agree that better images find you and not vice versa. I also enjoy taking and viewing what you’ve called Gonzo photography. If done well they can be eye openers. That being said I feel documentary photography has more staying power. Maybe even better with time like a fine bottle of red wine. This classic style of street photography will always have its place. How we evolve as a society needs to be documented. All those classic shots by Frank, Cartier-Bresson, Erwitt and many others were once just candids of what happened everyday. Even with their documentary style you can see a little Ganzo here and there. I appreciate both and always enjoy your contributions to DPC.

Drought
by Stagolee

Comment:
Terrific photograph and the title says it all. Good luck!

heel
by Abra

Comment:
One of my favorites in the challenge. A beautiful portrait of boy with dog.

Nine Blocks
by Paul

Comment:
Nice collection of images and the grid framing is appealing for your story. You handled the self imposed square crop constraint well. I like your decision to have your subjects looking out of the grid. Some of may favorite street photography leaves me wondering what is just outside of the frame. Thanks!

Message edited by author 2014-03-03 18:42:29.