begging on the streets
by tSkye

Comment:
It looks really contrived, but meets the challenge well.

Past and Present
by Bogi

Comment:
Beautiful shot that meets the challenge very well. Beautiful sky, such good texture on the building and ground, nice coloring. I guess the title relates to the building vs the boxes and clothing. I don't understand the new stuff in this challenge. It might be best to leave them out and maybe have just one bright item to contrast with it. Othewise it looks like new-found wealth. 9

All I have
by peter

Comment:
Sorry, but the grit on the hands with the bread doesn't look realistic even for a very poor person. Otherwise well done.

One
by dirkpitt

Comment:
It's the loneliest number that you'll ever do. Nice shallow DOF really focuses on the subject.

Too Busy To Care
by Jessi

Comment:
Powerful image, though they don't really look poverty stricken in reality. What is it, a Baylor shirt? 8

Southern Italy 2008
by Rino63

Comment:
Nice shot, but I don't see any sign of poverty.

The Little Ones
by karmat

Comment:
Harsh look at poverty. Beautiful girl in a bad situation. Well done. 8

A Place to Rest
by orvaratli

Comment:
Great shallow DOF. Good coloring in the bed of leaves I guess they are. Not sure about poverty with the nice shoes and decent clothes.

No phone, No pool, No pets
by photomankc

Comment:
I hope you ain't got no cigarettes in that tinderbox either. It's a nice scene of an abandoned farmhouse. Not sure about povery though.

.... but we’ll hold together, keep our smile, and one day we’ll make it big!
by HighNooner

Comment:
Cute expressions and nice composition. I'm not sure how it says poverty, unless the messy hair is supposed to say that. They look very happy. OK, the clothes aren't new, but they're not unusual for kids.