A man without money is poor. A man with nothing but money is poorer

Fabulous work - I was worried that the middle portion was too bright but i think it works for me. I rated you 6/6 where it 'counts'.

Indeed a great scene as Tony states. Your toning is excellent and the look on the woman's face is priceless...excellent and uncomfortable viewpoint I should imagine....Regards

This says it all! Great work. Take care

Well done. Excellent expression.

"If we had believed that poverty is unacceptable to us, and that it should

not belong to a civilized society, we would have created appropriate

institutions and policies to create a poverty-free world" Muhammad

Yunus - Nobel Peace Prize - 2006.

Great street shot Heider. I like your composition. Max! سبعة, سبع Very good perspective.

Excellent, in all ways. Congrats.

Even if I were to pretend Hayder's caption wasn't there (not that I don't agree with it, quite the contrary), nor the mildly critical Mohd. Yunus quote, this photograph would move me. It's a poignant visual: neither of the two protagonists take cognizance of each other, the view-point is at the level of the 'unfortunate' as he sits exposed at the rim of the kerb, we have to look up to the 'fortunate' walking confidently by the imposing gate of a massed structure; the 'unfortunate' is on the outer edge, the 'fortunate' the inner; we have what seems to be a small observer in the distance, looking to us; the 'fortunate' looking at us hides her eyes behind dark glasses. And then there is Hayder's trademark harsh finishing -- in tone and texture. A fine composition, finer because of its geometry -- the triangle with its apex above the 'fortunate'.

excellent work and nice title....Regards Hamed

 

Very good work. Well done - Rated.

The image by itself is captivating, but you could not have chosen a better title. This is really great.

I stand with you for expectations of social justice. She has her nose a bit up, and he well... we need to realize that this is God's Earth, and we are mere care takers, not exactly doing our jobs.

Dear Donna,

 

First i would like to thank you so much for having the time to comment on my humble work.

 

I am not a man who seeks justice necessarily in my photos, justice is on my list of priorities, but i am more concerned about truths. The titles and comments on my photos do not necessarily reflect all whats in my mind.

 

Here my point was to ask a simple question " Who created this unjust situation?, Who is responsible?" . The answer is simply us... we are the criminals ... me.. and everybody else who is not poor. By adopting a style of living and creating institutions and policies that lead to poverty and injustice, yet we were all thought that "All men are created equal...".

 

But do we really believe that all men are equal. Here in this photo I wanted to show the amount of hypocrisy in our lives, we lie to ourself by repeating many brilliant slogans, yet we don't live by them. Hypocrisy is a the most dangerous illness ... we kill in the name of peace... we always measure by double standards... we all speak in the name of God and justice only to serve our inner demons...

 

It is a shame that we live our entire life without being able to confess only once that we are Hippocrates.

 

I have always hoped that my works are not judgmental, rather i wish to document and to show the mere truths. It's a very difficult task indeed, and i am still in the bigging.

 

Thank you again for your kind words and comments.

Excellent b/w, perfect tones and composition, fantastic title! Great!

In line with your other 'inner city documents'...Excellent presentation.

is amazing.

BR,

--MAA

A very powerful image with such a correct title, congrats my friend.....

So great creation with nice composition and good contrast. So thoughtful. Best regards.

regards, Giuseppe

Excellently accomplished and I was on the floor lauphing...Marjorie

Hayder, absolutely accurate title, you could not have chosen it better........this image reminds me of my favorite Cure lyrics---- Sick of it All......

look deep inside for the cure to what ails mankind

look deep inside, we got to live a more righteous life

look deep inside, can't change the world but you can change yourself .......

Very well done and my best regards, Anabela

your title speaks volumes, your work reflects your passion,skill and creative interpretations of the world. well done Hayder

Well captured contrast of fortunes. Your title is very telling. Regards ifti

one of the best photos that I have ever seen lately.....master's touch.fine work,sir,fine work.

Hayder I´m speechless... Your are the king of this kind of photographing art.. Amazing captures and just the right titles to them... I wish I had your eye and talent my friend... This is a new favorite image for me of course.... If I could I would like to give this 10/10 but I can´t so it will be 7/7... =)

 

All my best to you, Jill