ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I am a school teacher and these images are wonderful to me. You did manage to capture images that show hope and, in the last one, enthusiasm. These photos say a lot to me and I enjoyed them all very much. Glad you posted them.

jgordon Loc: Boulder CO

Graham, these are great images and they tell a very compelling story. They are among my favorites among UHH postings. Some of my other favs include examples of your black and white “decisive moment” type images. Many of those also tell stories about the nature of human responses to difficult or challenging circumstances.

I agree with Minni that photography can and (I think) should address social and humanitarian issues. It is true that many discussions on the UHH tend to be technical in nature (e.g., is the image “tack sharp” or is the depth of field adequate?). However, I disagree with the occasionally stated view that because of the technical nature of most discussions we should avoid posting images of homeless subjects of others facing adversity. There is another choice. We can expand the nature of our discussions.

I have noticed that this series of images has stimulated discussion about volunteering and helping others. That, in my view, is evidence that these are successful images. And that kind of discussion feels enormously more engaging to me than would any discussion of f-stops, equipment or leading lines.

In any event, I am moved by this set of images.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

Graham,
Kudos for exceptional documentary photojournalism. ..and with your introductory comments very touching as well.
One can easily see why you plan to return.

Dave