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Postby Bugeyes on Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:44 pm

My heart goes out to this old homeless guy, he's in the same bus stop outside office works in Adelaide st Brisbane nearly every day. I really wish our government would do more for people like this, our mental health and public housing departments need to get there act together.

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Postby tsanglabs on Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:03 pm

I was really suprised to see this post. I am currently working in Bris and I pass this guy nearly every morning. I really do feel for this guy.

Since being here I have noticed that there are noticiably more homeless here than in Melbourne. I think due to the weather.

The first shot really captures the whole mood. His life in a suitcase.
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Postby sirhc55 on Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:12 am

All of these shots are very emotive but #3 is truly superb. The eyes and the rugged face must hold many stories. . .
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Postby BullcreekBob on Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:50 am

G'day

I think #3 is the best in my eyes, the B&W version just seems to miss the "oomph" of the colour.

I had to resize my monitor on my "work PC" to see the image in full. Have you read the FAQ about image size?
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Postby gstark on Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:38 am

I am torn between #s and 3.

The expression in the eyes, and that they're not looking at you ... the detail in the face ...

but then you go back and look again at #1, which, while maintaining an air of casualness about it, tells a story in the way that the others do not.
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Postby TC on Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:27 pm

Hi, I am very new to this but for me it may be better/stronger without #1 and the descriptions, #2 and #3 will still tell the story. #2 makes me feel guilty.
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Postby TonyH on Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:32 pm

Terrific shots, very emotive.

I really do feel sorry for the poor old bugger, I'm sure he's got a tale or 2 to tell....

I'd like to think the help is there for him if he wants it...
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Postby Big V on Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:34 pm

Number 1 puts it all in perspective, the case, the nails, the pose.. even the coke bottle. How interesting it would be to sit and chat for an hour..
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Postby Ollie on Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:37 pm

Saw this series over at overclockers. Loved it there, love it here. (Due to some certain posts, I won't comment on the overclockers thread).


It really shows a griity, real side of life. The B&W is my pick of the bunch -very emotive, especially the eyes.

This guy really suits B&W portraits.

Tell me, did you approach the guy, or just snap hime with a longer lens?
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Thank you all for your kind comments, much appreciated.

Postby Bugeyes on Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:52 pm

Ollie wrote:Saw this series over at overclockers. Loved it there, love it here. (Due to some certain posts, I won't comment on the overclockers thread).


It really shows a griity, real side of life. The B&W is my pick of the bunch -very emotive, especially the eyes.

This guy really suits B&W portraits.

Tell me, did you approach the guy, or just snap hime with a longer lens?


Thanks Ollie glad you like, and I can understand your position with regard to OCAU. In hindsight I probably should have let the photos do the talking and left my comments out, the political argument detracts/sidetracks from the strong visuals.

Yes I did approach him, I asked if I could take a few snaps, he said OK and after I finished I gave him a fiver for his troubles.




TC wrote:Hi, I am very new to this but for me it may be better/stronger without #1 and the descriptions, #2 and #3 will still tell the story. #2 makes me feel guilty.
I appreciated your direct comments... and I take them as a compliment because while not trying to directly make you feel guilty, the image did produce a strong emotion from you, which is exactly what a photographer wants :wink: .... personally that B&W image makes me feel warm, it's like his gaze is touching you directly in a warm and benign way?



Bugeyes wrote: Once again thank you all looking and your kind comments... much appreciated.
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Postby Bugeyes on Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:31 pm

One more from the series...

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