Homeless Mike [Contest Finalists November 2004]
Uploaded: November 08, 2004 02:06:05
Exposure 125@F5.6, Early evening light
S J November 08, 2004
Terrific portrait! He looks so sad.. Very nice capture, Leroy! #186479Gail Vitikacs November 08, 2004
Gosh, you were able to capture a shot that begs to tell a story.....wonderful presentation all the way around.... #896850Michelle B. Prince November 08, 2004
Wow, great shot. Love the eyes. #896864Jill Flynn November 08, 2004
Great portrait Leroy. The lines in his face, his eyes, his expression - all so personal and telling. #897524Amanda Olson November 08, 2004
Wow! You can see his whole life reflected in his eyes. It just compels you to reach out and hug him. You did an amazing job here, Leroy! #897605Kathleen K. Parker November 08, 2004
This is a fabulous shot....good lighting, composition, detail.Ray Charles November 08, 2004
Great details, nice composition. hard life flows from his eyes. Nice work. #898305Leroy A. Skalstad November 08, 2004
Thanks all for the great comments. Mike is a daily guest at a soup kitchen where I am a volunteer. He is a very talented charcoal artist so we have this art connection. He is, despite his struggles, Very gregarious, and very enjoyable to work with. I am formerly homeless myself and have worked with photographers when I was on the streets. I had very good experiences with these guys. Having been on "both sides" instilled the importance of sensitivity and respect. #898761Emanuel R.L Marcos November 12, 2004
Congratulations for this gr8 picture, and for sharing a bit of your life.Peggy Wolff December 16, 2004
This is one of the most captivating portraits I have ever seen. Your detail in his face is amazing. The framing and lighting is perfect. Congratultions on a well deserved place as a finalist, I hope to see this continue on.Stacey A. Bates December 16, 2004
Congrats Leroy!! #977859Cindy Paquette December 16, 2004
Leroy!!It is SOOO wonderful to see this image again. NOW that it has some recognition...it more wonderful!! A HUGE congratulations on this tremedous and worthy image! I so hope to see this in the next round!! #978544
S J December 17, 2004
I'm so happy to see this image as one of the finalists, Leroy!!! Good luck in the next round!!! #981131Leonard Pierce December 17, 2004
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #981818Jennifer Rennison December 20, 2004
Congratulations, Leroy, his expression speaks volumes! Outstanding image! #989070Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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