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For Some the Gates are Closed
Published: 2002-09-22 17:52:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 6776; Favourites: 91; Downloads: 867
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While returning home today I went to get a train and could not help but be moved as this guy was shifted from the station concourse. We all know that there is a story here, I left the Stella can in though it ruined the framing.For some the gates are truly never open.
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Very interesting shot !
This is very touching and very well done.
The colors are excellent here.
But I just wanted to say that I know some people that are just like him, and that doesn't prevent them from being happy, or from success in life.
Some actually run in stadium with artificial legs...
Anyway, this is still an excellent picture.
And it will surely make people think a little before giving their opinion.
Great work, and congratulations on the DD, it was worth it.
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On the one hand, the guy who commented above me is an idiot.
On the other, this is a really sad piece. Sad, and touching. Art isn't pretty. That's why I love this. I've actually had ideas about doing the same thing.
And on the other hand (I'm a freak, I know), its almost exploitative. Imagine how it would feel to be a legless man, stuck somewhere, with people taking pctures of you.
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This to me just looks like an invasion of privacy. You should be ashamed. Did you ask this guy if he wanted to be photographed in possibly the only home he knows. Christ, he was trying to drink a beer and relax... what a bastard you are. If anyone did this to me I would kill your stupid ass. You should go to him now, show him the picture and ask him if he wants royalties!!!
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HEY THAT'S ME! YOU BASTARD! I DIDN'T SIGN A MODEL RELEASE FORM@!
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i admire your strength as a photographer to be able to show that to us.
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It's amaizing how much one image can touch you inside.
We see this kind of live images almost every day and most of the time we try to ignore them or not to think to much about it.
It realy sucks that this is part of this world but this is a brutal reality that has to touch you if you have any hart left inside.
Amaizingly sad image and I'm glad you share it with us, kind of know how you felt taking it to
Awesome capture
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strength
inspiration
pity
filth
overlooked
almost every word can come to mind when looking at this photo. his face almost says i wasnt meant to be watched
how can i be so comfortable when theres people like this in the world. its flat out rediculous.
:fav: to hopefully spread what more people shouldnt overlook anylonger
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technicaly this is not perfect but it is still one of the best photos i have ever seen. rarely do i see something that moves me so much. +fav +speechless
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the poor bloke, very moving and emotional piece, his face displays great hardship and sadness.. I am bloody crying rigt now. this will be a favorite mate!
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you have captured something very deep and meaningful here. i am so moved by this that my heart is heavy and i find that i am writing my comments through tearing eyes. i thank you, sincerely, for sharing this with us.
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wow, there's such a deep meaning behind this picture... very emotional- i really like it though, well done- +fav
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Beautiful, yet sad. Strong emotional photography.
Graet work.
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You know i go thru the streets everyday where i live and i see homeless people & i'd just love to sit down and talk to them....yet its jus not P.C
Brilliant capture, was the man portraid here aware of u ? He looks so sad, poor guy Nice pic bro strong heart
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definately a touching picture....I don't know what else to say. I'm speechless...
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the image has an eerie theatrical aspect to it.
only.... it's happening for real.
i wonder sometimes if it's a matter of choice or not?
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hey it's a great photo! -- not least because it accomplishes its aims so effectively. a kick in the ass for us all Doug, nice one
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wow, this is a really great shot for the power of emotion it dwells... not nessacarily the quality of the photo....
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i'm sorry...but i can't say that this is a wonderful, or a nice photo
it's the simplist human element redefined...
it's a powerful & somber photo...
and i think the stella needs to stay
it says more about the reality of life...
but maybe i'm just getting old & sentimental
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sometimes the real world is so close in front of us we don't know where to look.....especially since most would rather never confront it, preferring instead the womb of a couch and the umbilical cord of a remote control
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oh dear. doug. i'm speechless. i meant to say exactly what markus said... it's good to see pictures reminding us that the world is not only wonderful skyes and macro butterflies.... and i don't think the framing is ruined... + fav,
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Wonderful photo - from the technical view - because it's impressive "real-life-photography". But also a very moving and sad photo - seen from the emotional view.
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I was little down when I looked at this pic..... you capture all his feelings....
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quite poignat really isn't it. Provoking for sure...
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This is a very moving shot. It's always hard with 'beggers' and the like, deciding whether to give money... it's all to easy to think "I work hard for a living, I earn my money, why should I give you some, you're not even trying, just sitting around like that."
But then you may stop and think... "But really... I had it quite easy, I had a good family, never really wanted for anything, was given every opportunity to do things, all I had to do was take them when offered... What's the story behind this person? Were they offered things? Did they get all the chances I got? Probably not..."
It's still hard though...
*Sigh*
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Very insteresting photo, nice framing and a lot to wonder about.
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Wonderfully captured, but I'd crop that stellar can out and make this into a vertical photo.
Great stuff!
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Beautiful image. You seem to catch the most perfect moments.....
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Phenomenal photo, Doug. I really love the blur of the gate which sort of lends more to the idea of your title.... really love how the focus is on him... I like how you captured the smoke in the air around him. An emotional piece. It's difficult to see and we often turn away... but since you've captured it on film, it makes it more difficult to turn away.
Thank you for sharing this piece. Excellent work!
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Very emotional. After being depressed about seeing things like this, it makes me realize how thankful I am for the life that I live.
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Hey!
I rember seeing loads of guys like this in India, i like the photo alot
It's deppresing to see photos like this.....
But in a way, this is life, it's not alllways fancy images......
good stuff
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I must admit that I often have mixed feelings, most of them not good, whenever I get approached by panhandlers. But this is a fellow who probably never had a choice or a chance. I am all the more thankful for all that I have. And this makes me feel as though I have no right to complain about anything...
PS on a lighter note, I love Stella and had yet another nostalgic pang when I saw that can (screw the framing!)
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Very moving photo. I just got home from church and this is very humbling. Thanks for sharing it. A heart of compassion
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this is a very expressive capture. its very impressive doug.
touching. great work
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