The good life

Posted by Andrew Gould (Sydney, Australia) on 22 May 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Taken today in the Sydney city centre.

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Comments (7)

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

All the space around the man in the foreground adds punch to the social commentary.

22 May 2008 6:20am

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks for the positive feedback, Michael. Interesting that you refer to the space, because although I do like it, myself, when I was standing there (taking quite a few shots), I was hoping to get one with either a passer by looking down at him, or perhaps some business people in suits hurrying past. This turned out to be the best of the lot, though, as the others looked too cluttered.

Tracey from White Hall, United States

I love your street scenes, Andrew. I like the choice of black and white for this one as it is very busy and color might be too much. This way the eye is free to explore without feeling attacked! The guy in the foreground makes the shot!

22 May 2008 7:21am

alex centrella from California, United States

.....another great street scene, like the bnw effect, adds alot to the image...

22 May 2008 8:33am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Great outdoor shot, life we don't want to look at...bravo on the photo :)

22 May 2008 10:43am

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Nice one,
I like the feeling this portrays with the hustle and bustle of city life, while the beggar sits alone. The empty space in front of him works well for me. Someone looking down at him or giving him money, would have spoiled the shot and made it a bit obvious. The bw also works exceptionally well. Nice work, Andrew.

22 May 2008 2:29pm