Critique Welcomed The light misses some people

[David Crosbie]

You may have seen this on my flickr, but I thought in the spirit of the forum, I'd put it up separately.

 

[Pete Askew]

It does indeed. I'm always slightly uncomfortable with the idea of taking pictures of those less fortunate without some sort of engagement. I don't mean that as a criticism though, just something I find difficult to balance personally. However, I think this works particularly well due to him choosing to sit beside the closed-up shop (and away from that shaft of light / refection) and one immediately forms some kind of connection. A potent image.

 

[David Crosbie]

I'm learning to "toughen up" a little when it comes to street photography. Not going quite the full "Bruce Gilden" approach, but certainly trying to be less afraid of the shot. If someone complains fair enough, but most people seem quite oblivious.

 

[Brian Moore]

I'm always slightly uncomfortable with the idea of taking pictures of those less fortunate without some sort of engagement. I don't mean that as a criticism though, just something I find difficult to balance personally.

I feel the same, Pete. Having said that, I don't mind such images if there is artistic or social merit intended. (As there is in this one of David's.)

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

There is always a tender balance there and a very difficult line to walk if one has a good portion of empathy. Therefore I understand the two older gentlemen's reluctance to being bold at times. Boldness pays of without being rude you know. This image does not ridicule anyone, but strictly tell a story of how it is in the streets these present times. A good documentary I'd say.

 

[Douglas McMann]

Great image David...and I was immediately reminded of a line in Ralph McTells classic:

"So how can you tell me your lonely, and say for you that the sun don't shine."