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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/11/2006 08:39:03 AM · #1

I just wanted to first thank everyone for the feedback on this shot.. 27 comments is the most I've received during a challenge.

When taking this shot, I walked around this gentleman to get a good angle while stopping to listen to him play (he was very, very good) and after about 8 shots I approached him to focus more on the music.

Now, I'm not assuming he was homeless, but he was sure braving it out there. It was freezing that day.

Me, without a hat as usual, was taken back when he offered me his own toque. "It's really cold out, you should have a hat... I have a spare," he said to me.

"Wow.. that's nice of you, keep it for someone who really needs it," I replied.

He paused. "Well, how about a hat for your camera?"

I smiled, dropped a few dollars into his guitar case and was on my way.

Just wanted to share a brief -- but inspirational -- story about my city.

zapgrafx

Canon EOS-40D

01/11/2006 08:42:03 AM · #2

what a great story behind this image. thanks for sharing - gave me my first smile of the day.

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

01/11/2006 08:43:25 AM · #3

I wondered when i voted on this and gave it a 10 whether someone had a story behind it ...

IS he at the same spot all the time ?

01/11/2006 08:59:00 AM · #4

Originally posted by Di:

I wondered when i voted on this and gave it a 10 whether someone had a story behind it ...

IS he at the same spot all the time ?

not sure.

maybe next time I'm in the city I'll check.

01/11/2006 09:01:20 AM · #5

One time, at band camp...

A touching story. Almost brought a tear to my eye. Then I realized that I've been staring at the monitor too long. :D

Message edited by author 2006-01-11 09:01:40.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS

01/11/2006 09:04:25 AM · #6

Originally posted by notonline:

One time, at band camp...

A touching story. Almost brought a tear to my eye. Then I realized that I've been staring at the monitor too long. :D

he might very well have gone to band camp... do they have guitars there?
lol

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

01/11/2006 09:19:24 AM · #7

Good story. He doesn't look very "streety", but some street folks are very friendly. I've also run into some pretty nasty ones as well.

Your entry reminded me of a guy who plays his electric guitar in the York/University Ave tunnel at Union Station before baseball & hockey games. Anybody ever hear him? He freestyles amazing riffs. Cool to hear as I crawl by in rush hour traffic after work. I've actually taken a shot of him out of my car window, but may have deleted it.

01/11/2006 09:20:49 AM · #8

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

i'd like to compile a study sometime of all the street people in toronto.. i know it's probably been done, but just not by me.

01/12/2006 07:28:51 AM · #9

Originally posted by saintaugust:

i'd like to compile a study sometime of all the street people in toronto.. i know it's probably been done, but just not by me.

So what or how are you suggesting you do this??? Walk up to people and ask "hey are you homeless???" :D

edit to add:
Yo check it out see. I'll buy you a hotdog if you let me take your picture.

Message edited by author 2006-01-12 08:57:28.

01/12/2006 08:02:48 AM · #10

Originally posted by notonline:

Originally posted by saintaugust:
i'd like to compile a study sometime of all the street people in toronto.. i know it's probably been done, but just not by me.

So what or how are you suggesting you do this??? Walk up to people and ask "hey are you homeless???" :D

nah. just of people in general.

01/12/2006 08:57:58 AM · #11

Originally posted by saintaugust:

Originally posted by notonline:

Originally posted by saintaugust:
i'd like to compile a study sometime of all the street people in toronto.. i know it's probably been done, but just not by me.

So what or how are you suggesting you do this??? Walk up to people and ask "hey are you homeless???" :D

nah. just of people in general.

so by street people your are refering to the street artists???

01/12/2006 08:59:58 AM · #12

Originally posted by notonline:

Originally posted by saintaugust:

Originally posted by notonline:

Originally posted by saintaugust:
i'd like to compile a study sometime of all the street people in toronto.. i know it's probably been done, but just not by me.

So what or how are you suggesting you do this??? Walk up to people and ask "hey are you homeless???" :D

nah. just of people in general.

so by street people your are refering to the street artists???

too manu questions too early.. lol

ok.. let me re-word it...

i'm going to compile a collection of toronto 'personalities' ... if they happen to be homeless, so be it.