The earth is my carpet. The sky is my ceiling. The stone is my pillow.

“People who are homeless are not social inadequates. They are people

without homes.”

This is not supposed to be a "Nice" photo, I wanted a bold, jagged,

harsh message. Nice is not great, not provoking, and not interrogating

enough for me. I wanted to see the world from the eyes of a homeless.

Harsh comments and critiques are very welcomed.

Well, not exactly true about the pillow: he's resting his head on his arms. Still, its a stunning shot and presented with your trademark excellence. The lady at right looking at him and smiling helps, whilst the nice legs with the knees jutting in the direction of the reclining man points the way and sort of anchors the frame.

Great social street shot. Go ahead. Give a mirror ... BR Joerg

This is a good one. Aesthetics are about as good as can be. The perspective is perfect. Puts you in his place somewhat.

Very interesting street shot! Best regards, Linh Dinh

It is a compelling image once again. Keep up the good work, I admire you. Best regards.

Hayder, Queen and Bay hasn't changed much since I left Toronto over thirty years ago. I think you are producing some of the best street photography on PN. I really think is is sensational. I don't mean in a pretty way but in a high impact, provocative way. You should go to Vancouver and photograph the hordes of homeless in and around East Hastings and do a little Olympics promotion. You will find it confusing, it seems more like the slums of Calcutta than the streets of a Canadian city.

 

Good work.

Great direct shot of this apparently poor homeless/drunk man..? You p/p work is excellent in bringing home the punch/impact of the situation...Regards

Buen trabajo en perfecto b/w y un gran documento urbano. Saludos

In answer to your question. If I use a Canon EOS 5D. But I am unhappy with their technical service in Spain. (SETELSA). For which I do not do advertising to them.

 

 

 

 

a very powerful image.... excellent work in b&w with very apt title.... congrats my friend.

Great work! --George

A great documentary and perfect tones, Hayder!

Good low pov.

Cheers!

excellent

Even better than all people are equal. You nail it with this one!! Best regards.

Hayder, this is just outstanding!

Smiles and indifference ... Your photo speaks for itself.

Great picture, congratulations. Regards

 

This is life, and you;ve captured it without prejudice. Great to see images that don't shirk from the realities of life as we see and experience it. Toast Hayd. Im lucky to have received a comment from an eye like yours. :-)

Cracking picture! Very nicely treated too.

exelentes capturas de la exprecion urbana!

Powerful image, veru well executed, great tones! Ciao Fabrizio

Hi Hayder, another of your masterpieces. Don't comment techinically since to me it's perfect (the light, the contrast, the POV!!! the DOF!!!, the crop).

From a photographic POV what I find extraordinary in this photo and in some other you took (e.g. the turning point) is the fact that there isn't either any judgement of what you are shooting or any participation. You document. Stop. I think this is a gift and I love this way to take pictures, like great XX century masters did, first of all HCB.

 

Mauro

Original point of view Hayder! If you wanted "to see the world from the eyes of a homeless" you've achieved. The perspective and composition are outstanding, the b/w work great. Hard shot! Best regards, Luis

The title is just perfect for this shot... Fantastic composition and angle... Your black and white treatment fits the shot amazingly good... Splendid work... This I´m going to add to my favorite images...

 

All my best, Jill

So creative work. I like critical photos which express a problem or protest... Its caption is so creative and great. Everything is good, Exposure and contrast and et.

Best regards to you.