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Happy to be Alive

Happy to be Alive

I spent some time talking with this homeless man, after giving him some money. Despite his circumtances, he had such a wonderfully positive outlook on life. I t...
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I spent some time talking with this homeless man, after giving him some money. Despite his circumtances, he had such a wonderfully positive outlook on life. I think he was happier than a lot of people living the 'good life'.

Taken in Old Montreal, July 2023.
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NIKON D750

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Aperture 10/1 ISO 250 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 580/10

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Oct, 2023

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