Getting Through

Photography \ Figure | 05/16/04 @245 | shimmerflare | critiques (8) | views (590)

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Just trying to get through another day.

I recently went on a class trip to San Francisco, California. Of course, there were many homeless people around on the streets. More than I'd expected, actually.

I took some time to photograph this woman and contemplate her situation. She looked so helpless, still, and miserable. The look on her face and her posture says it all I hope.

Everyone's situation can be hard sometimes, but I can't imagine living a life on the street. At least I know that I have a bed to sleep in and food to eat.

Anyways, I wanted to capture her melancholy with this photo.

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Comments (8)

Seijuro

05/16/04 @390

well, I don't know if you did it on purpose. But the mercedes sign on the down-left car adds a lot more meaning to this pic. Interesting...
I think it needs a little more work on composition
good job anyway

mustafahaydar

05/16/04 @478

very impressive but composition?actually mercedes and homeless contrast ,good good+5

Fresh

05/16/04 @734

yes, the mercedes seems to be a nice coincidence. i actually didn't even see it. i don't know about the full desaturation in the back, at least it's executed better here. did you help her?

shimmerflare

05/16/04 @759

Yes, this photo with the Benz in it was chosen on purpose since the juxtaposition of the homeless lady and an expensive car. It's barely noticeable, but the benz and her are the only non-desaturated pieces. You can see her reflection in color in the car.

I think it needed the desaturation because the truck in the background had incredibly distracting red licence plates and trim that pulled away from the focus of the woman. There were also distracting colors behind the truck in the building and the people. It would have been nice if there was nothing behind her (no truck) but unfortunately I can't control traffic to take pretty photos

I couldn't help her or anything, I was on a school field trip and we were waiting for the bus on the other side of the street. I only had time to take maybe three pictures. I'm not in the best financial situation myself, but I wish I had given her something.

Thanks for the comments.

amongfaeries

05/17/04 @008

yes, i figured it was on purpose (because, like you said, it isn't desaturated). i love how it's almost oxymoronic. and like there's so many people who can help her and don't. you should think about volunteering at a shelter if you're really interested in helping. i tutor at one. it's a wonderful feeling when you help people in need

Anubis

05/17/04 @567

You use the desaturation technice very well! I loved the contrast of he Benz and the homeless! Very meaningfull photo! Very nice content! You are great with a camera! One can see that in your web site.

Ikaa

05/17/04 @571

Great shot.

basicconcept

06/03/04 @146

its great ! if there was more at the top to balance it out it would look good too!but its fine like this!

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