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raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

What if her placard supported Planned Parenthood with the image of an aborted baby or a white supremecist with a Zeig Heil Nazi? I think many would find it difficult to bypass the message and discuss the technical merits of the image.

EJMcD

Stephan G wrote:

Even in the darkest of hours, it is good to see a ... (show quote)

Well, I for one was not "complaining" but I did post my honest initial reaction to the photo which is what we do here. Some have put it a little harshly but I just think that the smile belies the seriousness of the issue.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

I like your photo. I think it portrays the young person's enthusiasm and commitment.

I chuckle sometime about our concern about noise in digital images particularly when I look back at old film images that are quite grainy sometimes.

willaim Loc: Sunny Southern California

A form of street photography. Just wondering why she asked a complete stranger to take her photo unless she thought you were a news photographer and have it published. It is a good shoot of a young black girl making a statement

Moondoggie Loc: Southern California

I like the photo, street photography. My thoughts are I would crop the light distraction on the left side of your photo. I think you captured a moment in time very well.

pepper84 Loc: Durham England

In 1985 I was in New Orleans on business, I was shown around by the white manager and introduced to several of the staff while walking through the warehouse area I saw black person who we were about to pass by without and introduction I slowed down and asked who is he the answer was oh he just the cleaner, I stopped and walked over the black person and offered my hand saying hello gave my name and told him I was from England. He tool my hand without a word and a look of bewilderment on his face. I got back to the person showing me around the place and saw the look on his face I had a feeling his attitude towards me change in that moment,
I thought afterwards when on my own that I was probably the first white person who had ever offered a friendly hand shake to man. It was then that a released the real meaning of racism.
It had a profound effect on me to this day and I hope a good effect on the black person I shook hands with.

Tinker

Whether one agrees or disagrees with the message, this is a photo showing American freedom in action. This young woman has the right to express her view regardless of whether I like it or not, or whether the next person likes it or not. Unfortunately, in today's political environment that freedom is not always afforded to all citizens, especially those expressing views more to the right on the political spectrum. Would that all could accept the basic ideas of our founders, those being that we all may live our lives as we see fit without hatred or interference from others so long as we do it in a manner allowing others to do the same.

Jerry Coupe Loc: Kent, WA

Tinker wrote:

Whether one agrees or disagrees with the message, ... (show quote)

You stated this important point very well. Thank you.

Dannj

raymondh wrote:

What if her placard supported Planned Parenthood with the image of an aborted baby or a white supremecist with a Zeig Heil Nazi? I think many would find it difficult to bypass the message and discuss the technical merits of the image.

But it doesn’t. The picture is what is. “What ifs” don’t apply.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good shot, Luke.

shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA

I like it as is !!! Shang

Stephan G

EJMcD wrote:

Well, I for one was not "complaining" but I did post my honest initial reaction to the photo which is what we do here. Some have put it a little harshly but I just think that the smile belies the seriousness of the issue.

I think that you should take a closer look at what you are suggesting.

Sometimes it is a good idea to leave predilections at the door, enter and view with an open mind.

Just like you, I state my piece.

And I am not immune to making assumptions either. I have learned a long time ago to try to get as much of the whole picture before making demands of any kind. (It helped me in keeping me whole.)

ski Loc: West Coast, USA

I'm all for stopping bigotry and the violence it brings. I grew up in it. I learned while in the military that you must trust your fellow sailor, soldier, airman to survive. As I said to a negro friend of mine who is 92 years old: Quote-"There's bad in every race who are determined to keep us from loving each other. "ALL LIVES MATTER"!

Wes Loc: Dallas

"Any views?"

Dannj

ski wrote:

I'm all for stopping bigotry and the violence it brings. I grew up in it. I learned while in the military that you must trust your fellow sailor, soldier, airman to survive. As I said to a negro friend of mine who is 92 years old: Quote-"There's bad in every race who are determined to keep us from loving each other. "ALL LIVES MATTER"!

It’s interesting that you used the word “negro”. I haven’t seen or heard the word in a long time.