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Homeless Mike

© Leroy A. Skalstad

Homeless Mike

Uploaded: November 08, 2004 02:06:05

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Exposure 125@F5.6, Early evening light

Comments

S J November 08, 2004

Terrific portrait! He looks so sad.. Very nice capture, Leroy! #186479

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 08, 2004

Gosh, you were able to capture a shot that begs to tell a story.....wonderful presentation all the way around.... #896850

Michelle B. Prince November 08, 2004

Wow, great shot. Love the eyes. #896864

November 08, 2004

Terrific......his eyes is full of history #896949

Jill Flynn November 08, 2004

Great portrait Leroy. The lines in his face, his eyes, his expression - all so personal and telling. #897524

Amanda Olson November 08, 2004

Wow! You can see his whole life reflected in his eyes. It just compels you to reach out and hug him. You did an amazing job here, Leroy! #897605

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe November 08, 2004

This is a fabulous shot....good lighting, composition, detail.
kathleen #897898

Ray Charles November 08, 2004

Great details, nice composition. hard life flows from his eyes. Nice work. #898305

Leroy A. Skalstad November 08, 2004

Thanks all for the great comments. Mike is a daily guest at a soup kitchen where I am a volunteer. He is a very talented charcoal artist so we have this art connection. He is, despite his struggles, Very gregarious, and very enjoyable to work with. I am formerly homeless myself and have worked with photographers when I was on the streets. I had very good experiences with these guys. Having been on "both sides" instilled the importance of sensitivity and respect. #898761

Emanuel R.L Marcos November 12, 2004

Congratulations for this gr8 picture, and for sharing a bit of your life.
Excellent capture! #906526

November 20, 2004

wow he is a man of many stories to tell. he is full of expression hope and life!!!man of wisdom and experiance!!! this is well words cant even decribe it. I am in awe. I would love to see some of his charcol drawings I bet you would see his lifes blood in them.! my compliements to you !!!!!!!!.tonya #928154

Peggy Wolff December 16, 2004

This is one of the most captivating portraits I have ever seen. Your detail in his face is amazing. The framing and lighting is perfect. Congratultions on a well deserved place as a finalist, I hope to see this continue on.
Psalm 113:6-8 Far below him are the heavens and the earth. He stoops to look, and he lifts the poor from the dirt and the needy from the garbabge dump. The sets them among princes, with the princes of their people. #975689

Stacey A. Bates December 16, 2004

Congrats Leroy!! #977859

Cindy Paquette December 16, 2004

Leroy!!

It is SOOO wonderful to see this image again. NOW that it has some recognition...it more wonderful!! A HUGE congratulations on this tremedous and worthy image! I so hope to see this in the next round!! #978544

S J December 17, 2004

I'm so happy to see this image as one of the finalists, Leroy!!! Good luck in the next round!!! #981131

Leonard Pierce December 17, 2004

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #981818

Jennifer Rennison December 20, 2004

Congratulations, Leroy, his expression speaks volumes! Outstanding image! #989070

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