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I Need Hope
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer |
This is truly a sad story and heart breaking image, MSSSLala! I wish too that everyone was warm and well fed and felt safe in the world.
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Monnie Ryan |
Very sad, Laura, although unfortunately not all that unusual in most of the communities throughout this "land of plenty." Definitely food for thought -- well done!
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John Connolly |
A very graphic portrait Laura! It is sad that so many people in the world live rough! I am sure each one has their own unique story!
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Michelle Alton |
Beautiful work, Laura. Your heart is golden!
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Rod Partington |
Amazing image Laura! Really tugged on my heart. I feel so bad for people like him. I realize just how blessed I really am. Excellent treatment on the image by the way.Take care.
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Gord MacEachern |
Your a kind harted woman Laura!! I remember this one, I like them both, glad I don't have to pic one. Good stuff Laura!!
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- Joannie Bertucci Contact Joannie Bertucci Joannie Bertucci's Gallery |
A very powerful image and message Laura...very powerful!
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- Nancyj E. Hovey Contact Nancyj E. Hovey Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery |
This is a very 'real' to life photo, and well done. So pleased you are resubmitting this one. Awesome presentation with total emotions attached, meaning a masterpiece achieved. 8o)
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Ron McEwan |
Good for you Laura, we do that here too. Excellent image, they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this is a grand example of that.
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna |
We do that a couple of times a year! I just hope it makes a little difference in their lives! Wonderful journalistic capture, NL! :-) NN
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Patti Coblentz |
I remember this from last year...just as powerful this year as last...your heart is always in the right place, Laura. A perfect image for the Feb 5 peace mass upload on BP...you're doing that, right?? Hope so.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
What is the Peace Mass Load Up???
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
(I forgot to thank you for your wonderful comments!!!) Thank you, Patti! :))) -Laura
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Patti Coblentz |
I was sure I told you about this, Miss Laura...go over to the Q&A in the BP discussion thread and have a look!!! I know you will want to participate which is why I feel sure I told you...ok...what do you think...go have a look and let me know :)))
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Oh Dear...I don't know how to get there! (To the Q&A) HA! I will go look for it. I have seen it over the years...SOMEWHERE! You sent me an e-mail? I will look for IT too!!! So sorry! I have been super busy. I didn't mean to lose anything in the shuffle! -Laura
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- Millie A. Talarico Contact Millie A. Talarico Millie A. Talarico's Gallery |
Laura , I think, this image speaks a thousand words. Your DD effects, add to the intensity of the portrait. Winning image for sure!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Millieanne, THANK YOU so MUCH. This one means a lot to me! xo -Laura
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- Shelly A. Van Camp Contact Shelly A. Van Camp Shelly A. Van Camp's Gallery |
Powerful and emotional image! I too feel sad to think people are homeless in America. I need to go through my things too and donate some stuff. I agree, we all should try harder.
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Dick W. Wyatt |
A great image, Laura.
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Ujjwal Mukherjee |
I remember this image,Laura! Liked it then, like it now....wonderful image!!
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you so much; SSSKiki, Monnie, John, Michelle, Rod, Gord, Mumj, Ron, Kitty, Millieanne, Shelly, Dick and Ujjwal! I have been enjoying your responses to this image. I meant to say so earlier. :) I am sitting here in front of my window at 3*f watching the snow falling. I hope the homeless downtown all have beds today in the shelters. Calgary sometimes opens vacant buildings and lets people come inside. I dont know if there is any heat in them however? We have a few good shelters for homeless people but they are always packed. Thanks for visiting and for your more than kind comments. -Laura
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Rony Sagy |
What a wonderful story telling image, Laura. It is wonderful to see how you use your great talents as a photographer to inspire us to look at the sometimes "invisible" people less fortunate, think about them and offer help. Thank you for that.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Gosh, Rony. Thank you for every word you wrote. Means a lot. -Laura
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Stan Kwasniowski |
Laura, image excellent, story, so sad
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank You Stan. I know. It's -6*f this morning w/out the wind chill. I often wonder what is happening with this man. The last time we were to Mother Tuckers on 11th Ave. We saw lots of homeless there. -Laura
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Gina M. Savage |
Oh Laura, you have captured him perfectly. The title states it all, along with his sad expression. Breaks my heart. Wish we all paid more attention to the homeless. Blessings to you my friend.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank You Gina. xo -Lala :)
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Tammy Espino |
I remember this. Hope he got some help! Las Vegas is one of the hightest homeless cities. Always breaks my heart. Great capture!!
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- Rita Hill Contact Rita Hill Rita Hill's Gallery |
Wow, very strong image and yet it tells a sad story. Well done Laura.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank You Mr. Tree, Tam-Tam and Rita! WOW! A FOOT OF SNOW, Mr. Tree? Please Keep your Trunk Wrapped Up nice And Warm Okay??? IT IS -18*f here right now! Tammy, I didn't know this about Las Vegas. I wonder why? Better weather in the night? Gamblers that lost it all? Very interesting!!! I'd like to know more. Rita, someone told me once that it's very hard to take a photo that speaks for itself so I am very glad that I was able to attain this. Thank you guys for stopping in. I'll be back to catch up when I can. Sorry for being tardy to your galleries. -Laura :D
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Joyce S. Court |
-25 degrees. Now that is cold!
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Liz blahh |
Great capture that tells a story.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Joyce and Liz thanks for the visit!!! I love images that don't need much explaination. This man had such an impact on me and I almost felt dis-respectful shooting him, yet I knew his misery would convey onto the camera, and for public awareness I felt we could all benefit by this image. I think I will re-enter it today. :) -Laura
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Ellen Hodges |
VERY strong image that goes right to the heart, Laura! Excellent work and commentary, too! Wow Spring is taking a long time to come in this year. Hope that you don't get too much snow!!
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kathleenkparkerphotography.com - Kathleen K. Parker Contact Kathleen K. Parker Kathleen K. Parker's Gallery |
Great journalistic photo, LE!! I know homeless people here. Sitting down and talking and listening to them can be an interesting, helpful, and always heart searing moment. But sometimes you actually can do them some good... Just listening helps! Over the years I have come to be known as "the photographer woman." :)))
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- Lydia Williams Contact Lydia Williams Lydia Williams's Gallery |
Just hoping for him will help. So sad that this is happening in our world. Everyone needs hope...Great image!
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- Robert K. Bemus Contact Robert K. Bemus Robert K. Bemus's Gallery |
Very touching and powerful image, Laura...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Ellen, KK, Lydia and Robert. I agree. Awareness comes first. Then hope and if we can reach out and listen, talk and help in this way or other ways we have truly been part of the solution! For us all it's truly "one day at a time", but especially for the homeless. I can only imagine the ongoing dispair. To feel less than ABLE or less than human is to feel less than alive. No one should feel this way. Thank you all so much! I really value your input. -Laura :)
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- Mitch Spence Contact Mitch Spence Mitch Spence's Gallery |
Great character study, Laura. The texturing adds much to the mood of the study as well.
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Stephen Zacker |
I liked this the first time. Just a suggestion, try in it B & W
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JO ANN CLEVELAND |
Wow! Fantastic capture Laura! Very touching, sooo sad... jo ann c.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Hi Mitch! Great to see you. It's been a while!!! :))) Thanks so much for all that you said! * Steve, I will! This one is a re-sub. I'll have to dig out the original from my external F: drive and change it over. Thank you SO MUCH for that suggestion!!! * Jo Ann, I almost couldn't take this photo as I help my camera up. It seemed intrusive of me, but I got brave and just did it. Now I am glad that I did. Thank you all. :) -Laura
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Graham Robards |
Love this little sister. xxx
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- Reynaldo D. Reyes Contact Reynaldo D. Reyes Reynaldo D. Reyes's Gallery |
So touhing, my heart goes out to them.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Thank you Big Sister Pat xxxxxxxx Thank you Rey. I know. It is very sad and we will be seeing more and more of this as the economy gets worse. :(
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emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott Contact Emile Abbott Emile Abbott's Gallery |
Emotional capture Laura.
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