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On Princes Street. People staying well away while the beggar prays for money. Of course I did give him money!
On Princes Street. People staying well away while the beggar prays for money. Of course I did give him money!
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Winner in Worthy Of A Long Look Photo Challenge
Winner in Photograph that makes a statement Photo Challenge
Winner in Political Statements Photo Challenge
Winner in PEOPLE IN THE CITY Photo Challenge
Winner in people Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Reportage Photo Challenge
People's Choice in In the City Photo Challenge
Winner in Poverty Photo Challenge
Winner in Poverty Photo Challenge
Winner in Poverty Photo Challenge
Winner in Street Photography Photo Challenge
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abaskin
May 12, 2017
Great capture. I've never seen an image quite like this. What makes it especially poignant is the harrowing emotional state of the man against the background of seemingly oblivious people. Well done!
Squiggleman
May 21, 2017
Powerful image, and sad, and interesting because there is not just one homeless person but two, with the person further up the street.
mcannavo
May 27, 2017
Love your composition & social commentary, and your choice to go BW. I don't know this man's story but I do know that professional beggars bring in lots of money... it's pretty much a 'job' in some locations.
VioletStevenson
June 01, 2017
Thanks mcannavo! Yes I do know that some people do that. Not in this case though. You get familiar with the regular ones and to find out about their lives by communication. x
CURUTCHET
July 28, 2017
great capture , how do we treat the people in the street , it shows the level of our civilization
geophotos
February 14, 2019
Stone pavement - stone hearts. Not yours. Remarkable - I've never seen a beggar prostrate in that way. The ultimate humiliation for him? There but for the Grace of God go you or I, rings true here.
VioletStevenson
April 07, 2019
Yes I agree! I've only ever seen this once, as above! Thank you graciously for your comment.
MiyoJergen
May 14, 2020
Such a well presented concept , perfect composition. Very Emotive , thanks for sharing it
LookSee
July 29, 2021
Congrats on your Win! Very good photo, although an ugly theme that shows exactly what your title states. Excellent emotional transfer (which is what photography is all about).
VioletStevenson
August 08, 2021
Yes indeed. Too much of this going on today. However, people are now starting to give much more freely which is great!
vbotgamer
September 09, 2021
a perfect and heartbreaking example of society leaving those in need behind. thank you for giving this man what you could.
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