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Spare some change.. please.. by `Obsidian-Fox:iconObsidian-Fox:


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Taken on the border to east van and "regular" vancouver as some would say.. honestly, i felt equally at ease walking both sides of the city..

when i was walking by this lady, she was picking up change that the guy frame left had thrown on the ground for her.. she was taking her time.. when i walked by her i realized she was crying..

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:iconfreespirt:
Wow. I live in Vancouver. Seriously powerful picture.
People leave North America to help people suffering from poverty. but it's right at home.

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"Make it a rule of life never to regret and never look back."
:iconobsidian-fox:
i couldnt have said it bette rmyself..

ive got about 4 more i took this sunday posted already.. along the same lines

thank you

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:iconfallinginsane:
The timing is nice to get her hair like that, and her pose works with the title. I also think it's great that you got the man who threw the change in the frame.

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:iconobsidian-fox:
i like that his foot is raised as to bid adieu to the woman he will never see again, or perhaps not remember her when he sees her next.. while not a perfect photo grain wise, i still love the look of her hair..

the "touched by an angel filter" i call it, a the bright light of truth and purity touch especially those who need it most

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Horribly intrusive watermarks are tacky. If you're concerned about people stealing your photos, don't post them on the internet.

Photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. (HCB)
:iconfallinginsane:
His entire pose is beautiful. His hands down at his side and his arms not crossed. That's the classic way to accept good energy. And in truth, it's the pose we all go into after our Karma has been raised. He only gave that change to make himself feel good. His pose really shows it. He's also above her in the frame, just like the proverbial angel. It's symbolic, more than anything. Whether or not you intended it to be.

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:icongirl-pirate:
Dammit Fox. You take such powerful pictures. Everytime I see one of your pictures of these unfortunate people my heart clenches up.
I think these pictures show the true beauty that is to be found in this city. Its not just the mountains or the trees or whathaveyou...its the people.
So many others see these people as they see the trash that surrounds them. But you and your camera always manage to find beauty.
I would love to accompany you on one of your trips to Vancouver to get a chance to see the things as you see them. I really would.

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"Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist but you have ceased to live" - Mark Twain
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the next one should be sometime in october.. it would be fun to have you along.. i want to do more street shooting with other people. :dance:

and thank you

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Horribly intrusive watermarks are tacky. If you're concerned about people stealing your photos, don't post them on the internet.

Photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. (HCB)
:icongoblinhugger:
have you ever read "In the Country of Last Things" by Paul Auster? because if you haven't....you need to.
this pic reminds me of that book.
A Lot.

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infact the dropped change reflected more upon a need not for karma to be raised.. but a selfish act is rather what i percieved.. when i make the decision to give someone money, i hand it to them.. i dont simply drop it..

his pose does look like that of which you described, but i think it might just be the oposite..

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Horribly intrusive watermarks are tacky. If you're concerned about people stealing your photos, don't post them on the internet.

Photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event. (HCB)

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