Posted by Claireg (Dendermonde, Belgium) on 14 October 2006 in Cityscape & Urban.
homeless in paris in front of what used to be a gift shop...
A fantastic image. The contrast between the homeless person and giant poster is spot-on perfect. Bravo.
14 Oct 2006 4:07am
Ooh, what irony. I think I would liike the photo even without the person sitting underneath.
14 Oct 2006 6:19am
good eye - I agree with Damon - it is interesting with the background and the person makes it all the better. Nice one Claire!
14 Oct 2006 6:23pm
I dont know if you'll see this because its from a bit ago, but i would like to comment anyway. From my own perspective as a photojournalist, and bringing pressing issues to people that need to hear it, i think this has the potential to be one of the most emotional images ive seen on this site. Now to glorify this persons plight is extremely unethical, but something that would distinguish you from the hundreds of people that pass.....TALK to this person!!!!!! The person makes this image what it is now and you owe it to them to find out their story. The great photographers in my work show a story with every picture they capture. Now i don't know if you just walked by and snapped the picture....sometimes thats the best method, but I truly beleive you have something more with this.
18 Oct 2006 5:50pm
@Kody Whiteaker: I understand your point of view and agree. Unfortunately I don't have his story. I was in Paris for a concert but had some time left to wander around. These images have become too much of a normality in our daily lives and I guess we should all open our eyes and try to understand their backgrounds. I appreciate the comment , it surely made me think. And i'll keep it in mind when wandering around any city.
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