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Music the Healer
SandyP


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Challenge: One In 7 Billion (Advanced Editing VII*)
Collection: Character
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM
Location: San Antonio Streets
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/160
Galleries: Portraiture, Street
Date Uploaded: Jan 5, 2010

 Yep. . .this is one and the same blue ribbon winning Song Man I shot downtown a while back. Lite Earl Gossage sings on. I was so surprised to see him again at the park I eat lunch at most days. Far away from downtown where I photographed him before. He said he's moved to the park now. For a few bucks and some conversation, he was delighted to perform another concert for me. But, I actually don't think ol' Lite is doing very well. He said he'd been sick for a couple of weeks, and he has lost a ton of weight since I saw him last. I do think he is a 1 in 7 billion portrait. There is so much personality and character in that face. Especially when he is loving his music. He was playing a sad song and that's why the sad face. He was feeling it.
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P.S. I just saw my homeless portrait friend again at the park. I told him about how the picture I took of him last week won an honorable mention award, and omg – he was so proud! He immediately yells across the park to his wife, “Hey, Cindi. . . .come here. .. . I won an award” So his wife comes and she’s jumping up and down all proud too, and they were so happy. You'd have thought I told him I won the lottery and was splitting it with them. When I had to come back to work, he said, “Listen. . . if ever on this earth anyone EVER messes with you – you come get me and I’ll make it right!” Tee hee :) I love street photography!!!

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 99
Avg (all users): 6.7653
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 6.3214
Avg (non-participants): 6.8324
Views since voting: 2923
Views during voting: 372
Votes: 213
Comments: 18
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 01/19/2010 02:14:45 PM
Stunning portrait, he has a fantastic face. Excellent work, Sandy. Congrats on the HM ((Hugs)).
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 01/16/2010 01:31:43 PM
Another excellent one. Congrats on the HM!
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 01/15/2010 04:12:27 PM
Congrats on 5th Sandy! Well deserved
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 01/14/2010 07:45:46 PM
Not surprised you placed so well! =)
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 01/14/2010 02:46:26 PM
Fabulous understated portrait Sandy . .

You do these so well.
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 01/13/2010 10:52:51 AM
So you thought that his wearing a different hat would fool us eh lol.
Another great shot Sandy and well deserved HM
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 01/13/2010 09:44:48 AM
Way to go, Sandy! Outstanding character study portrait. It's very well done! Congratulations on your honorable mention!
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 01/13/2010 09:12:10 AM
You always ace out with that guy. Congrats on top 5!!!
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 01/13/2010 01:41:50 AM
Great detail in this Sandy...wonderful! Congrats on the HM
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 01/13/2010 12:49:00 AM
lol lol !!
i opened the challenge page and was absolutely sure you'd be on the first page .. didnt have to go far ..
CONGRATS sandy on such an amazingly excellent portrait and a 5th place .. :)x
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 01/13/2010 12:29:15 AM
I love it Sandy!! Wonderful capture, your PP is spot on

You make people come to even more life in your portraits!
congrats on Top 5!
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 01/13/2010 12:25:55 AM
BRILLIANT shot as always Sandy ! Congrats on the HM
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 01/13/2010 12:08:44 AM
Congratulations on HM! Nice shot indeed!
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 01/13/2010 12:04:09 AM
Great portrait Sandy. Love it!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/12/2010 12:48:19 PM
wonderful story telling portrait of a hearty soul. Well done.
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 01/08/2010 09:14:59 PM
Nice shot. I like the detail and the dramatic style of processing.
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 01/08/2010 11:28:39 AM
Nice crisp capture
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 01/06/2010 11:09:18 AM
This should be in the top 10 of this challenge. It's a captivating photo with his eyes.
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