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Images => People, Portraits, Street, PJ & Cityscapes => Topic started by: Rick Waldroup on May 08, 2018, 04:18:20

Title: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: Rick Waldroup on May 08, 2018, 04:18:20

How Can I Pray For You?

Marilla Street - Dallas, Texas - May 5, 2017

This was shot on the same day as the NRA protest, just a few blocks away from City Hall.  I was leaving the event, after a hectic day of shooting, and was actually putting away one of my cameras when I came across this gentleman.

(http://www.rickwphotography.com/img/s9/v92/p2856575048-5.jpg)

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: Peter Forsell on May 08, 2018, 19:40:25

Interesting things on so many levels. The photo makes one want to ask pretty many "why this why that" questions...  8)

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: Frank Fremerey on May 08, 2018, 20:26:19

somehow the guy spontaneously causes the feeling that I want to vomit on my side.

great shot!!!!

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: timh on May 08, 2018, 20:40:34

Fascinating shot. Interesting expression on the subjects face, not quite sure what to make of it.

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: golunvolo on May 08, 2018, 20:53:38

I don´t know if it is a cultural shock, I´m in shock or this guy is shoking. ;D I don´t know how to take him or what he offers. Center and balance composition with a straight look into the matters lets me concentrate in the character and situation...to come out disoriented. Thanks for sharing it!

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: Rick Waldroup on May 09, 2018, 10:22:00

Thanks for the comments.

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: Mongo on May 10, 2018, 04:21:03

one of those strange and compelling street scenes that just has to be photographed to be believed. Also an interesting question to pose for the audience. In Mongo's case, the answer would have to be "constantly and intensely". Nicely done as always Rick.

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: gryphon1911 on May 10, 2018, 13:58:52

love it! You have been on a roll here lately!  Keep up the great work.

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: basker on May 10, 2018, 19:25:41

Quote from: Peter Forsell on May 08, 2018, 19:40:25

Interesting things on so many levels. The photo makes one want to ask pretty many "why this why that" questions...  8)

Agreed, I even wondered "is that a pipeline in the background?" and "how, exactly, are those wheels attached?"

I hold Rick's good natured portrayals of mysterious behavior in the highest possible esteem.

Sam

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: RBSinTo on May 10, 2018, 21:34:39

Rick,
Interesting and though-provoking subject matter, as always.
I assume he's also scalping Admission to Heaven tickets?
Robert

Title: Re: How Can I Pray For You?
Post by: Rick Waldroup on May 11, 2018, 00:35:56

Thanks to all for the comments. 

When I first approached him, I noticed the wheels and thought that it probably just made it easier to move the chair about.  A few minutes after I shot this, he came whizzing by- the recliner chair was motorized!  :o  I am not sure how he did it, but he was moving along at a pretty good clip.... ;)