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Jun 14, 2018 09:42:07   #
Pixeldawg Loc: Suzhou, China
 
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live and being so ashamed, you can not even look at the people you are begging to. This is a reality for many here in China and it is a place where there are the "haves", in the background with nice clothes and obviously going on a trip, and the "have nots". I shot this photo and a woman got very angry with me, but as a photojournalist, I feel I am obligated to photograph the things that I feel are compelling and that the world needs to see. This to me, is one of those situations. I also gave him money as well.



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Jun 14, 2018 09:48:01   #
wingclui44 Loc: CT USA
 
Pixeldawg wrote:
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live and being so ashamed, you can not even look at the people you are begging to. This is a reality for many here in China and it is a place where there are the "haves", in the background with nice clothes and obviously going on a trip, and the "have nots". I shot this photo and a woman got very angry with me, but as a photojournalist, I feel I am obligated to photograph the things that I feel are compelling and that the world needs to see. This to me, is one of those situations. I also gave him money as well.
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live... (show quote)


This can be seen in all the big city in the USA too!

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Jun 14, 2018 09:50:19   #
W9OD Loc: Wisconsin
 
Thank you Pixeldawg, the reality of the poor exist all over the world. Sad as it is.

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Jun 14, 2018 09:57:09   #
markie1425 Loc: Bryn Mawr, PA
 
Yes, here too (Philadelphia).

IMHO, the photographer's role is to present reality to our viewers without prejudice and without disrespect.

BTW, your picture is well composed.

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Jun 14, 2018 10:14:15   #
grandpaw
 
Pixeldawg wrote:
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live and being so ashamed, you can not even look at the people you are begging to. This is a reality for many here in China and it is a place where there are the "haves", in the background with nice clothes and obviously going on a trip, and the "have nots". I shot this photo and a woman got very angry with me, but as a photojournalist, I feel I am obligated to photograph the things that I feel are compelling and that the world needs to see. This to me, is one of those situations. I also gave him money as well.
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live... (show quote)


Now that is telling a story with one image, two thumbs up!!!

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Jun 14, 2018 10:48:46   #
Charlie'smom
 
Thank you.

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Jun 14, 2018 12:05:42   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
Pixeldawg wrote:
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live and being so ashamed, you can not even look at the people you are begging to. This is a reality for many here in China and it is a place where there are the "haves", in the background with nice clothes and obviously going on a trip, and the "have nots". I shot this photo and a woman got very angry with me, but as a photojournalist, I feel I am obligated to photograph the things that I feel are compelling and that the world needs to see. This to me, is one of those situations. I also gave him money as well.
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live... (show quote)
Yes, that's sad, sad too is, that the same image could be taken anywhere in the world, in any country!

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Jun 15, 2018 11:39:30   #
Paladin48 Loc: Orlando
 
wingclui44 wrote:
This can be seen in all the big city in the USA too!


Except that in America they aren't very "humbled or ashamed"... think Squeegie Guy at the traffic light.

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Jun 15, 2018 12:14:31   #
Don W-37 Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
 
A great shot! Well composed and exposed.
Very impressed with your work - keep it up.
Cheers,
Don

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Jun 15, 2018 14:12:42   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Compelling capture!

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Jun 15, 2018 22:54:31   #
Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
 
Great image that tells a very poignant story.

will

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Jun 16, 2018 00:33:57   #
patrick43 Loc: Los Lunas,NM
 
A picture worth a thousand words. Well done.

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Jun 16, 2018 01:15:01   #
frankie c Loc: Lake Havasu CIty, AZ
 
Pixeldawg wrote:
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live and being so ashamed, you can not even look at the people you are begging to. This is a reality for many here in China and it is a place where there are the "haves", in the background with nice clothes and obviously going on a trip, and the "have nots". I shot this photo and a woman got very angry with me, but as a photojournalist, I feel I am obligated to photograph the things that I feel are compelling and that the world needs to see. This to me, is one of those situations. I also gave him money as well.
Imagine having no food, no money, no place to live... (show quote)



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Jun 16, 2018 19:39:34   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
I've been following your posts and they are quite accomplished. Photojournalism is an art form in itself and a very important one at that. I look forward to seeing more of your work on the forum.

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Jun 16, 2018 20:27:30   #
Pixeldawg Loc: Suzhou, China
 
WOW! What a kind thing for you to say. I appreciate your interest. It is really an honor for me to share these and again, thank you so much for your kind words and interest in my images.

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