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Street Life

© Linda Blair

Street Life

Uploaded: August 06, 2011

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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Kevin OToole August 06, 2011

A very compelling photograph, Linda. #1398944

Kathy Cline August 06, 2011

OMG
Im dying....what a capture...makes me sad though but then again most of these folks have some kind of mental illness. This deserves an award Linda!! Have a blessed weekend. #9585741

Ann Varley level-classic August 06, 2011

This image is the epitome of "a picture is worth a thousand words."

It's a one shot editorial. Bravo! #9585830

Tammy D. Ferren August 06, 2011

BRAVO! Intriguing, I studied every corner of her little world. The smile, the pose, everything about this is wonderful, Linda! #9585945

Tammy D. Ferren August 06, 2011

Had to come back....one of the things I love the best is the flower stuck in the bottle. #9585947

Mike Clime August 06, 2011

Great story telling capture, Linda! Can't believe that she looks happy. #9586231

Janet McNeil level-classic August 06, 2011

Beautiful capture with lovely effects!! Tells a great story about being happy with what you have! #9586411

Renee Doyle August 06, 2011

Excellent treatment on this very compelling image Linda!! #9586416

Linda Blair August 06, 2011

Thanks everyone for your kind comments. She did seem happy with her life the way it is. Very friendly and happy for me to take a picture of her. She did ask for some change if I had it and I did give her a little bit of money. I'm always curious as to what their story might be...some are on the streets by making bad decisions and others b/c they have no where to go. #9586451

Stephen Zacker August 06, 2011

An image that really makes you think and begs a story. Fantastic work #9586475

Barbara Waldoch August 06, 2011

This is awesome, Linda!
So much to see and ponder, so sad. #9586496

Kim Lund level-classic August 06, 2011

Great work Linda! #9586572

Shirley A. Kinney August 06, 2011

Awesome, Linda. This part of town was an eye-opener for this little ole country girl. #9586616

Phyllis H. Burchett August 07, 2011

Fabulous Linda, she did seem pretty happy....I would have loved to have seen her finished painting on the canvas she was working on. I think you captured her perfectly! #9587582

David Phalen August 07, 2011

A fantastic story telling image!! #9588650

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 07, 2011

Amazing work, Linda! She does look happy but what a hard life it must be. #9588852

Renata Gusciora August 08, 2011

Awesome documentary shot,Linda!Fabulous colors and a story behind the photo!Great work! #9589980

Cassie L. Woodlee August 08, 2011

WOW yes awesome documentary!! #9590499

Jill Odice level-classic August 08, 2011

Even with her living situation, you can see she has her own sense of style! She looks like an interesting person to talk to. #9590534

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 10, 2011

Is that a rubber snake she has? Very interesting! I don't usually like to see these photos because most don't know they are being photographed. But she is happy as can be to have her photo taken. Great job Linda! #9595277

Douglas Pignet August 10, 2011

sad as it is you made this a lovely capture #9595461

Cathy Barrows August 10, 2011

excellent job with her...kudos...she looks cleaner than I felt after this hot trip #9595494

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 10, 2011

Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said? Wow! There is so much to see in this image and definitely a documentary, Linda! #9595647

Evy Johansen level-classic August 10, 2011

Wow... Cool image, Linda!! #9596245

Debra R. Harder August 11, 2011

This is awesome, Linda!! A very unique image that tells a story. Excellent details, colors and lighting. Brilliantly done! Deb #9597524

Debbie Bray August 11, 2011

This image really caught my eye, tells a wonderful story, and I really love your treatment on it. In fact, I really love your whole gallery, Linda! Debbie #9597827

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic August 13, 2011

A wonderful image Linda! I feel sad for her. It is terrible that anyone would have to be on the streets in this country. #9602036

Gina Cormier August 14, 2011

WOW!!!!!!!!!! I love this!!! #9603103

Gerda Grice level-classic August 14, 2011

Wonderful storytelling image of this lady and her little world, Linda. You captured both her extreme vulnerability and her resilience in the face of what would seem to us to be a desperate situation. Great work! #9603106

Pattie Smith August 15, 2011

Extremely compeliling image Linda. Beautiful work!
#9606173

Mitch Spence level-classic August 24, 2011

I think this is wonderful work, Linda. Such a terribly difficult life for these folks, but somehow here there's a kind of strange strength in her attitude in the midst of the chaos and grime. #9624941

Steve M. Harrington August 27, 2011

A thoroughly fascinating image, Linda. This is inspired storytelling!
Steve #9637390

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2011

Wow Linda, great find, very touching but no bad how bad her life is, she still can smile!

jo ann c. #9640938

Debbie Bray September 30, 2011

I REALLY thought this would go straight to gold, Linda! It's still one of my faves of all time! #9708039

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 11, 2011

What an amazing capture, Linda. The treatment is perfect. Instant fave for me, and a winner in my book. #9729060

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