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 03/18/2006 12:51:43 AM · #1
I had the privelage of photographing and editing some of the most interesting faces I saw when I vistited Toronto last weekend.

Here are some homeless people I met





And here are a few other candids of people on the street, self portraits and what not from around the area





Any feedback would be appreciated

-JL

Message edited by author 2006-03-18 00:53:56.
 03/18/2006 12:56:15 AM · #2
Joey, your pictures are so awesome! They are so clear..maybe one day I will understand how you get them so great or clear! Great job as always! I'll leave a few comments...
 03/18/2006 01:48:20 AM · #3
Great as usual. However, there is something about the first three that is lacking, IMO. The post processing is almost "too good" if you know what I mean. Everything is too clean, too photogenic, which rightly or wrongly doesn't fit well with a photo of a homeless man, IMO. As such I find myself liking the other photos in this group more, especially "blow" which has a more raw look to it. I think Kel mentioned in that one to remove the crud from her hands. If it were me I wouldn't do that only because it's part of the image that makes up who that person was at that instant.

Anyway, just my opinion. Don't take it the wrong way as I'm a fan of your work. :)

ETA: Edited for clarity

Message edited by author 2006-03-18 01:58:16.
 03/18/2006 03:57:38 AM · #4
Hey Joey - very nice work. I got my first "homeless pic" earlier this week, but I will be studying your techniques here and head down to the city with a pocket full of change the first chance I get.


I left a comment on each, but be forewarned, I've had very little sleep in the past 4 days and I've been drinking this evening. :)
 03/18/2006 06:31:40 AM · #5
Amazing shots! Thousands of people walk by these people every day but none see them as you do. Your post processing skill is remarkable to transform what could easily be a simple snapshot into a piece of art.
 03/18/2006 03:09:10 PM · #6
Thanks for the comments everyone, I really enjoy and appreciate feedback.

And good luck Art, hope you get some good ones. :-)
 03/18/2006 03:24:16 PM · #7
Should have done this a long time ago. Added to my favorites.

These are just wonderful. You are a master of post processing, but even more, a keen eye makes us see the everyday world in a totally new way.

Thanks for sharing.

03/18/2006 03:30:45 PM · #8
Great captures and processing. I would really love to learn how to process photos so well...
03/18/2006 03:59:31 PM · #9
Great Joey, i especialy like 2&3. Just got back from Ottawa, and the number of homeless is amazing. Went to a Hunger Strike on parliment too, but it's amazing whatcha gan get on the streets. Great job, I'm leaving a couple
 03/18/2006 04:11:03 PM · #10
Thankyou Joey!
 03/18/2006 04:38:42 PM · #11
I love ya dude, these are just too perfect for words.

But your french sucks. Or maybe it's just canadian french

Message edited by author 2006-03-18 16:39:36.
 03/18/2006 07:45:02 PM · #12
Originally posted by Canadian_eh:
Great Joey, i especialy like 2&3. Just got back from Ottawa, and the number of homeless is amazing. Went to a Hunger Strike on parliment too, but it's amazing whatcha gan get on the streets. Great job, I'm leaving a couple

Did you bring your camera? ;-)

Originally posted by Ennil:
I love ya dude, these are just too perfect for words.

I love-ya-dude too.
 03/18/2006 07:58:02 PM · #13
Great work Joey. I wish I was half as talented as you are.
 03/18/2006 08:00:53 PM · #14
Joe , You rock !
 03/18/2006 09:50:12 PM · #15
That's great Joey, super shots. Did you give these guys any of your pocket change for the oppotrunity to photograph them?
 03/18/2006 09:51:10 PM · #16
Just think, one of these days (probably soon!) we can all say "Hey, I knew him when..."

Nice work, Mr. Lawrence.
 03/18/2006 10:18:06 PM · #17
Originally posted by Jacko:
That's great Joey, super shots. Did you give these guys any of your pocket change for the oppotrunity to photograph them?

Yes, every one except the sleeping man. He was out the car window

Thanks everyone for the comments
 03/19/2006 12:31:52 AM · #18
Wow, good... no, great... no, amazing photos! Very inspiring. When I grow up I want to take photos like you!
 03/19/2006 11:42:12 AM · #19
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
When I grow up I want to take photos like you!

Oh sheesh! :-P
 03/25/2006 02:05:05 AM · #20
I've added some new ones I've gotten around to editing from Toronto.

03/25/2006 03:17:22 AM · #21
Excellent series Joey. What amazes me the most is not just the awesome skill you have, but your sense of compassion and care for a part of society that many people your age ignore....heck most of society of any age seems to try to ignore! Thank you for sharing these great photos and a bit more of yourself with us.
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