An Invisible Man

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• aralda (2879)
• [2006-11-23 5:41]

Hi Kevin,
What I like most in this photo is the dark background behind the blind man. It's too bad we don't see the instrument he's playing. His face, however, is very expressive. It's a sad photo...
Raluca

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• faganrodney (492)
• [2006-11-23 6:03]
• - [workshop] [compare]

Hi,
I agree with Raluca, I like how his face is very impressive. Getting to his level also adds to the emotion.

I agree with your comment of how he becomes invisible to the passer-by. I completed a workshop to compliment the invisible comment. Hope you like.

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• Furachan (0)
• [2006-11-23 6:07]

Very good move, Kevin. I like this fine B/W version even better. Nice to see you stepping into these waters...
Good work,
Francis

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• everlasting (9426)
• [2006-11-23 6:13]

I like the original ysterday, but maybe this works even better the B&W creates a starker feel.

Good conversion BTW.

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• vts_ch (2581)
• [2006-11-23 6:23]

Hi Kevin,
This is a strong image, really interesting low POV, giving an emphasis to this poor guy. Modern world really sucks when you look at it with a different view.

Couragous shot indeed.

Vince

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• ryno (3359)
• [2006-11-23 8:25]

Great shot, Kevin. The contrast between the desperation on his face and the obviously healthy and prosperous people passing by is striking. I find it interesting that while shopping bags are normally the last thing one would want in a photo, in this one the bag actually contributes to the image in that it symbolizes the prosperity of the passers-by. A poignant image, well-captured. Regards, Ryno

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• ndb1958 (9024)
• [2006-11-23 11:13]

Hi Kevin,
I think I remember this guy sitting infront of a mall on silom road. I have to check out if I made a pic of him as well.
A good perspective you have chosen of the invisible man.
Nino

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• tcht (7008)
• [2006-11-23 12:48]

Hi Kevin
Thanks to you he's not invisible anymore... I find this to be an emotional image of great atmoshere. The low PoV is great and superb composition of people passing-by and paying not much attention. A strong melancholic capture, tfs.
Regards
CheukHin

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• korbee (2145)
• [2006-11-23 13:53]

A very realistic and critical shot,we dont see that very often in TE!(the backside of holiday)
I like it Kevin

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• siolaw (19526)
• [2006-11-25 3:31]

Hi Kevin,
A rare B&W shot from you(i never did any myself...) and a very good one: Excellent POV, and it shows well the feeling of nonattention paid to beggars in general, let alone the blind...
Good contrast and exposure...
Sawasdee from Saphan KWai ;)
Laurent

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• mphotographies (974)
• [2006-11-26 22:11]

Hey Kevin,

The pain of seeing reality, poverty which is one of the world's problem almost seen in every corner of the world. Through these kind of images we can show the world how many of us can be invinsible and uncaring. I like the 'awareness' attention of the image, well done!

Regards,

Jom

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• sabyasachi1212 (19337)
• [2006-11-27 9:32]

Hi Kevin,
One of the most compelling images I have seen recently. The key here was getting down to pavement level and shooting between those legs. Great work!
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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• jrj (32166)
• [2006-11-30 5:37]

You did a good job here Kevin. Great symbolismn with the passing legs and the man on the street. BW conversion probably a good idea for this one. Interesting work

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• rossofuoco (3821)
• [2006-12-31 12:21]

Hi Kevin.
Foto impressionante per il forte impatto emotivo.
Ottimo B&W.
Buon anno
Renzo

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• jinju (14563)
• [2007-01-13 9:43]

Hey Kev,

its great to see real issues addressed in photos, as this does. Yes, modern society sucks big tme as has been written below. I think you really did a good job of juxtaposing to drive home a point.

About your question from my photo. There is nothing religious or spiritual abot the event. Its 100% abou getting tourists to come and look at pretty lanterns, get drunk and spend a lot of money:) its all about the $$$$$

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• Benedict (5968)
• [2007-08-12 21:29]

this is a fact that most of the beggars in the third world just not beg to live, they work! as what you have said, this gentleman, despite his incapabilities, he managed to "work" for a honest living- that of playing music in the streets for a penny or 2; unlike what i see in the wealthy modern western cities, the "beggars" are almost always non-incapacitated with all faculties intact. they stretch one hand for money and the other hand holding a lighted cigarette (ironic), displaying placards that read "please help, hungry, homeless" and so on. now, i ask this- if the real blind like this man works, why can't they? or they chose to be like that, forever, i suppose.
very smart idea to give us a clear picture of this poor soul working in that busy street but then the musical instrument he is playing is not noticeable....
benedict