Homeless Frustration

Posted by Barbara (Florida, United States) on 19 September 2007 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

Alone in the park, the young man who appears aged told me his story of despair. Losing the love of his life and unborn child to a drunk driver. It was the beginning of the end for him.
My thanks to all who venture here to see this photo. I appreciate your compliments and letting me know that I accomplished expressing emotion through the lens. I am grateful for your comments and inspired by it being a Feature Photo on Aminus3 Homepage. 8

Comments (29)

Teresa from Mountain View, United States

Wow. Very powerful.

19 Sep 2007 12:10am

@Teresa: Thank you Teresa!

Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

pityful shot and somehow rebellion,great work !

19 Sep 2007 1:13am

@Kheoh Yee Wei: You could see the emotion, thank you!

Mauro from Brussels, Belgium

Amazing shot! So much is said with so little exposed...

19 Sep 2007 1:14am

@Mauro: Your comment is appreciated, Thank you Mauro

Shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Strong conceptual work!GREAT!Very well done!

19 Sep 2007 2:44am

@Shahab: I am inspired by your comment, thank you Shahab

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

powerful image - especially with the accompanying story. I wonder if he will ever pull out?

19 Sep 2007 3:16am

@Jason Kravitz: Thank you for your comment.

Aaron Schmidt from Auckland, New Zealand

You've done well to capture so much emotion without showing his face. Sad story...

19 Sep 2007 3:30am

@Aaron Schmidt: Thank you for your wonderful comment.

Organik from Australia

The simplicity of this makes it powerful. A beautiful heartfelt photo.

19 Sep 2007 5:42am

@Organik: Sometimes simplicity is the best. Thank you for you comment

Babul Bhatt from Bombay, India

Very powerful and full of emotions... wonderful treatment.

19 Sep 2007 5:46am

@Babul Bhatt: Thank you for your comments and feeling the emotions of the image.

Rabbit from Richmond, United States

Heartbreaking and powerful. Thank you for sharing. Also congratulations on being a feature photo on todays home page.

19 Sep 2007 12:29pm

@Rabbit: Thank you for your comment and I am very grateful that you pointed out this photo being featured. The scene stirred my emotions I am pleased I could capture that feeling through the lens.

veronica from Romania

without words........superb

19 Sep 2007 1:00pm

@veronica: I am touched by your response. Thank You

katie from United States

I am awestruck by this photo. It is so emotional. Contgrats on being featured!

19 Sep 2007 1:59pm

@katie: Katie, thank you for your wonderful comment.

Judy from Brooksville,, United States

So many have said it before me - an extremely powerful photo!!!

19 Sep 2007 2:54pm

@Judy: Thanks Judy

lisa from United States

This is amazing you did a great job keep it up you are only getting better.

19 Sep 2007 4:01pm

Bron from Canberra, Australia

Brilliantly symbolic Barbara!

19 Sep 2007 4:47pm

Nancy Batlemento from Bloomfield Hills, United States

Just saw a homeless woman when the temp was dropping wrapped in an old blanket with clothes on the nearby tree; have not been able to get her out of my mind as I climb into my smooth white sheets and there you are now with this one....You have a real talent!

19 Sep 2007 6:03pm

@Nancy Batlemento: Thank you Nancy. It is the image of other's struggles that can remind us to be grateful for what we have.

Rags from Plano, United States

wow! Your image is powerful and your comment gives your image even more power!

19 Sep 2007 6:11pm

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

As said before me... A very powerful image. And more than deserving of the spotlight page.

19 Sep 2007 9:05pm

@amy: Your comment is inspiring. Thank you.

John-Paul from Madison, NJ, United States

Thank you very much, Barbara. I was really surprised to find out my photo was featured, and I only knew because it was pointed out to me by Manuela.

Imagine if he were here indeed. I really like your photo Homeless Frustration. It has a different look that makes it even more unique.

Congratulations to you as well!

19 Sep 2007 10:03pm

@John-Paul: Thank you John-Paul, a comment from such an experienced photographer like yourself is inspiring.

João Vasco from Portugal

Excelente / Good

20 Sep 2007 3:56pm

sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

Great photo, you captured the expression of this man with just his hand! Amazing!

21 Sep 2007 8:28am

Daniel from Scranton, United States

Very nice abstract. Great processing really fills in the mood here

21 Sep 2007 12:51pm

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

Very powerful work. I admire photos that make an impression and this certainly does.

21 Sep 2007 4:50pm

Stefan from Thiersee, Austria

powerful, GREAT!

23 Sep 2007 4:36pm

::.: from Usurbil, Spain

great image!

25 Sep 2007 12:17pm

james from manila, Philippines

wow, you captured the emotion of the miserable guy so well..... the clenching fist bespeak of so much anger and frustration. wonderful work! superb!!!!!!!

16 Nov 2007 11:59pm