Necessary Baggage
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This homeless man is a bit of a local celebrity, it seems everyone knows who the "guy with the rope on his legs" is. When I asked to take his photo he was NOT interested, after some persuasive convincing on my end he finally let me take this one shot. He has coffee frequently at the local Starbucks/Barnes & Noble... maybe next time I see him I'll work up the guts to get his name and story.
20 Responses
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On 4 February 2008 Steve Hogle gave props:
Melissa you should enter this into the photo challenge meet a stranger, Its a wonderful capture!
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On 4 February 2008 Melissa Olsen said:
I thought maybe I needed to know more about this man for that category, but I think your right Steve. Thanks for the suggestion :)
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On 11 February 2008 May Lattanzio gave props:
I tried this with whom I call "Lady with the Golden Curls". It was difficult to speak with her; she was high on something, or perhaps, just deranged. She was also a mutterer and difficult to hear. She wanted money. She is dressed differently every day, but always wears something red.
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On 3 March 2008 Shatonne Gilmore said:
I absolutely love this picture and im pretty sure ive seen this guy in real life! If he's the guy that walks around medford (he always has on like a million layers, he wears snowboarding pants that are all taped up) with like a bunch of pockets too! I think he's got everything in those. and always a bandana. i think he's pretty cool, i love bums!!!
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On 5 March 2008 maria tizon gave props:
This picture is crazy. I love it. Look at all those colors and the expression on his face. You should definitely come to the next workshop. Photo Girl got some great street shots from downtown.
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On 2 April 2008 Samantha Stone gave props:
Wow, great picture. Homeless people are the greatest to photograph, and you did a wonderful job
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On 7 April 2008 selin yurdakul gave props:
I really loved this. Colors, composition and his expression, books at the background. Everything is just right I think..
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On 10 April 2008 Desi J. gave props:
Yeah! It rocks!
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On 10 April 2008 Abby White said:
It's a Yes for me!!! This is Beautiful!! thanks for sharing!!
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On 11 April 2008 Sheree Quenby gave props:
Great capture. It's hard to find street people that will let you get their picture and itr usualy is a one time deal. I have begged and pleaded before. But I've also had some really warm up to me. It's just rare and can sometimes change from day to day. You have my vote in any case.
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On 17 April 2008 jd marsh added a link:
Ask for a picture? Wow, you guys are brave. I take the cowardly approach. (www.jpgmag.com)
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On 25 April 2008 Michele Randell gave props:
Such an amazing image - I don't know where to look next !!!!The textures, colours and expression are all perfect !
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On 26 April 2008 Olivier Vin gave props:
Great post ! He looks like ready to fire his gun :)) Modern cow-boy !
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On 27 April 2008 marshall gave props:
nice capture. thanks for writing about it, too!
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On 3 May 2008 Pete Castle said:
The image stuns the eye and the subject confounds the mind -instant yeah vote (I'm afraid not to).
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On 3 May 2008 pdtnc gave props:
voted :)
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On 7 May 2008 Paul Lavallee gave props:
excellent for the theme!
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On 9 May 2008 astronauta perdido said:
perfect framing, nice colors. the perfect target for starbucks marketing efforts... go for the story, go, go!!!
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On 19 May 2008 Ognjen Karabegović gave props:
Exelent urban photo.
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On 9 June 2008 Rogério Freitas said:
Great portrait.
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