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Christmas spirit
« on: November 30, 2015, 12:02:01 »
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2015, 12:25:08 »
Sure looks like a Christmas card, but uncertain about the central figure, a beggar? on his knees.
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2015, 12:53:11 »
Great tones for the subject, the ignored beggar is isolated and sticks out making the message even stronger.

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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2015, 13:06:02 »
A very powerful image about our society.
I thought that there weren't any beggars in Sweden?
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2015, 13:08:02 »
It's an image that could go well in "A Christmas Carol"
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2015, 13:10:43 »
There is much to be said about the subject of poor and/or suffering people, but suffice to say I think this time of year is a great time for reflection and feeling gratitude for those who are more fortunate.
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2015, 13:12:15 »
The beggars here are to a very large part from Romania.
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2015, 15:23:42 »
That certainly sends a strong message, greatly captured. Makes me think about the horrible messages our politicians sends to the fugitives that comes to our country.
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2015, 15:56:04 »
Impressive image

the snow seems to be coming down fairly strong,
the street has a mix of fresh snow and some melted making it difficult to walk
but walkers seem to be hurring
nice colors , and background

and then the figured that has obviously been kneeling there for some time, and seems to me not wearing gloves  ...

certainly an image that makes us think
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2015, 16:01:43 »
A lot to like in the composition: the empty street in front of the beggar, everyone moving behind him, the lights in the windows in his back ...
Great picture of a though condition.
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2015, 16:18:53 »
A very strong picture.
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2015, 23:00:06 »
Fantastic shot!  :D
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2015, 23:36:22 »
#2: Fantastic shot!
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2015, 21:34:03 »
This street scene has a timeless feel to it, the modern day store fronts/signs take away from that a bit. Nonetheless it is quite the powerful image. The human being on their knees resembles a statue with the snow piling up on them.
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Re: Christmas spirit
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2015, 07:07:00 »
The beggar makes it for me.  Otherwise just a very well taken and composed image.  I do love the tones and lack of saturation.
Many thanks for sharing.  It really makes me want to be somewhere with snow for Christmas, tired of hot beaches for the Holidays.
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