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11/04/2003 09:15:02 AM |
Not a bad shot, it's very much the character of LA, but I would have liked to see some light on his face.
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07/04/2002 03:51:00 AM |
| This is a great overall image and evokes emotions from the viewer. I don't agree with the comment of cropping out the hydrant, because it gives the viewer an idea of where you took the photo. Nice job shooting into the sun. |
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07/01/2002 12:32:00 AM |
Main Entry: basket case
Function: noun
Date: 1919
1 : a person who has all four limbs amputated
2 : one that is completely incapacitated, inoperative, or worn out (as from nervous tension)
Thank you for your comments on my photo âBasket Caseâ. I suspected I might receive a few remarks as to the insensitivity of the title. After following the posts in the forums over the last several weeks regarding titles, I was curious as to how this would be accepted. I believe the impact of this photo speaks for itself. The emotion it brings out is exactly what I had hoped to capture. Can you imagine seeing this in person? It is very clear to me that you truly care and have genuine concern for the well being of the homeless, -Thatâs exactly why I took this picture-
Please look up the definition to âBasket Caseâ
//www.m-w.com/
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06/30/2002 06:22:00 PM |
| sad but true part of city life |
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06/30/2002 05:01:00 PM |
| Wow. Nicely caught and framed. |
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06/29/2002 09:46:00 PM |
| My reaction when I saw the title and THEN the pic: "Oh no!" Real graphic shot of homeless people having it rough. Nice composition of: 1. clear (I can see everything clearly) and 2. shadows. |
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06/29/2002 08:51:00 PM |
| Such a sad part of city life, and your shot conveys that well. |
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06/29/2002 04:11:00 PM |
| Interesting...Poor man. This would be a good shot if the hydrant were cropped out. |
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06/29/2002 12:11:00 PM |
| A mobile home! I love it! |
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06/29/2002 10:30:00 AM |
| Strong image... the empty parking lot behind the cart adds to the image as well. 6; sjgleah |
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06/28/2002 02:50:00 PM |
| This is a horrible yet wonderful shot if ya know what I mean. I love the slanting light, it adds a poignancy to the pic. Well composed too this is one of two "10's" this week for me. Small thing: I'd love it if his face was catching a bit more of the light. |
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06/28/2002 05:36:00 AM |
I really don't like the attitude to homelessness and poverty suggested by your title - firstly that it's a lame play on words, and secondly that it suggests the guy is crazy. When I see someone on the streets like that, the only "basket case" I see is a society that allows this to happen. If you think I'm being weird, just read a bit about it. Go and find out how many homeless people are war veterans or have mental illnesses, and wonder why the industrialised world doesn't have systems in place to care for them...
The fact that your photo has such an effect on me shows that it's a good photo. I just wish you could be more neutral with your title and let the viewer decide for themselves how it makes them feel. I'm giving it 9 anyway. (lisae) |
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06/28/2002 12:11:00 AM |
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06/27/2002 09:41:00 PM |
good shot! i like the statement and it's definitively something you'll see only in cities.
somehow i think the photo would be better without the hydrant but i guess you couldn't push him a little down the street ;-)
photo 9, creativity 7, city life 10 = 9 |
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06/27/2002 07:48:00 PM |
Best of the bum shots. Hard to see his face, otherwise terrific. Don't normally like these type shots (life's underbelly), but this is sooo well done I had to grade up.
Photo 9 City 9 total 9 |
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06/27/2002 12:51:00 PM |
| Definately tells the story, good choice of subject. IMO though, I would have croped tighter to remove destracting elements. Still one ov my top ten picks this week. |
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06/27/2002 11:29:00 AM |
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06/26/2002 07:42:00 PM |
| wow. that's harsh. very depressing. but well shot. |
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06/26/2002 06:55:00 PM |
This is an extremely powerful image. I'm not sure what to say. I want to help the guy.
9 -Tim |
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06/26/2002 05:31:00 PM |
| Man that hurts just looking at him. I wonder if he could get a ticket for "parking next fo a fire hydrant". I really love this photo and believe you have displayed the essence of city life. |
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06/26/2002 05:14:00 PM |
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06/26/2002 03:34:00 PM |
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06/26/2002 07:30:00 AM |
| strong image,,, well done |
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06/26/2002 12:06:00 AM |
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06/25/2002 10:36:00 PM |
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06/25/2002 09:54:00 PM |
| Depressing.... We have it sooooooo good. |
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06/25/2002 07:36:00 PM |
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06/25/2002 02:08:00 PM |
| Is that guy dead? that cant be good for the back... |
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06/25/2002 01:11:00 PM |
| I don't know if I should laugh or cry.. good photo. I hope you have several variations of this one |
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06/25/2002 11:01:00 AM |
| Cool pic, cool title, nice crisp photo. |
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06/25/2002 10:13:00 AM |
| poor guy...he'll wake up with a terrible crick in his neck. Did you ask him to pose for this? I'd like a tighter crop so I could see his face better. 8 |
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06/24/2002 09:08:00 PM |
| So sad. I see about 2 homeless people under the I-65 bridge but I didn't have the heart to take a picture. I hope you gave him something to eat if he's a real homeless person:) |
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06/24/2002 08:36:00 PM |
| that's a hard one to look at. good photo. |
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06/24/2002 08:30:00 PM |
| This is a great photo. Personally I don't care too much for the title (witty, but inappropriate) Image quality is fantastic. Definately relays a message. |
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06/24/2002 08:25:00 PM |
| Completely uncomfortable. |
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06/24/2002 04:11:00 PM |
| Powerfully sad shot, but so true nowdays. |
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06/24/2002 04:08:00 PM |
Oh man. Talk about a picture that evokes emotion. O guess I could nit-pick about composition, etc., but the picture just holds my attention. 10
(Wonder if he got a ticket for parking beside a meter? Sorry, couldn't resist) |
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06/24/2002 02:53:00 PM |
| Are there any hills in your city? <evil grin> |
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06/24/2002 01:11:00 PM |
| An important picture. I am curious what this shot would have been like trough the fence; background? |
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06/24/2002 12:55:00 PM |
| An unforntunate but true fact of city life, perfect choice |
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06/24/2002 12:46:00 PM |
| Speaks volumes and can be understood by anyone - anywhere in the world. I'm sorry all of the shadow wasn't included in the shot would of been a winner. Good eye. Kee |
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06/24/2002 12:16:00 PM |
| A sick part of me wants to start pushing him down the street. I think its a great photo. Especially with the yellow hydrant, post and the orange cart. It brings out how out of luck that guy is. one of my 10's |
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06/24/2002 11:54:00 AM |
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06/24/2002 01:53:00 AM |
| This is sad but true in a lot of cities... interesting shot indeed... = 7 - jmsetzler |
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06/24/2002 01:35:00 AM |
| Yes, a city is where you would see this! Love the title. |
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