Street Life
Uploaded: August 06, 2011
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
Kevin OToole August 06, 2011
A very compelling photograph, Linda. #1398944Kathy Cline August 06, 2011
OMGAnn Varley 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! #9585945Tammy D. Ferren August 06, 2011
Had to come back....one of the things I love the best is the flower stuck in the bottle. #9585947Mike Clime August 06, 2011
Great story telling capture, Linda! Can't believe that she looks happy. #9586231Janet McNeil August 06, 2011
Beautiful capture with lovely effects!! Tells a great story about being happy with what you have! #9586411Renee Doyle August 06, 2011
Excellent treatment on this very compelling image Linda!! #9586416Linda 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. #9586451Stephen Zacker August 06, 2011
An image that really makes you think and begs a story. Fantastic work #9586475Barbara Waldoch August 06, 2011
This is awesome, Linda!Kim Lund August 06, 2011
Great work Linda! #9586572Shirley A. Kinney August 06, 2011
Awesome, Linda. This part of town was an eye-opener for this little ole country girl. #9586616Phyllis 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! #9587582David Phalen August 07, 2011
A fantastic story telling image!! #9588650Terry Cervi August 07, 2011
Amazing work, Linda! She does look happy but what a hard life it must be. #9588852Renata Gusciora August 08, 2011
Awesome documentary shot,Linda!Fabulous colors and a story behind the photo!Great work! #9589980Cassie L. Woodlee August 08, 2011
WOW yes awesome documentary!! #9590499Jill Odice 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. #9590534Linda D. Lester 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! #9595277Douglas Pignet August 10, 2011
sad as it is you made this a lovely capture #9595461Cathy Barrows August 10, 2011
excellent job with her...kudos...she looks cleaner than I felt after this hot trip #9595494Courtenay 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! #9595647Evy Johansen August 10, 2011
Wow... Cool image, Linda!! #9596245Debra 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 #9597524Debbie 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 #9597827Amanda J. Tanner 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. #9602036Gina Cormier August 14, 2011
WOW!!!!!!!!!! I love this!!! #9603103Gerda Grice 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! #9603106Pattie Smith August 15, 2011
Extremely compeliling image Linda. Beautiful work!Mitch Spence 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. #9624941Steve M. Harrington August 27, 2011
A thoroughly fascinating image, Linda. This is inspired storytelling!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! #9708039Mary Beth Aiello October 11, 2011
What an amazing capture, Linda. The treatment is perfect. Instant fave for me, and a winner in my book. #9729060Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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