The Rich & the Poor

martinsmith · 29th of July 2008 (Tue)

Another early attempt. Enjoying this.

40D & nifty fifty. Light was fading fast so high ISO may've caused a bit of noise. I didn't realise that the guy at the ATM had actually noticed me.

martinsmith · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

100 views & no comments?

CamDiver · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

Nice image and a great indicator of our times and how we just ignore those less fortunate than ourselves. If anyone gets shirty with me taking images and I see them looking I pretend I am metering for light or dark, baffle them with bull unless they too are a snapper.

Nice shot.

Cheers,
Mark.

Vetteography · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

Maybe 'The Haves and Have-Nots" would be more accurate. Neither of the standing gents looks particularly rich.

martinsmith · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by CamDiver

Nice image and a great indicator of our times and how we just ignore those less fortunate than ourselves. If anyone gets shirty with me taking images and I see them looking I pretend I am metering for light or dark, baffle them with bull unless they too are a snapper.

Nice shot.

Cheers,
Mark.

Thanks Mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteography

Maybe 'The Haves and Have-Nots" would be more accurate. Neither of the standing gents looks particularly rich.

Point taken. Thanks

BottomBracket · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

Nice street capture. Let's have more.

TheHoff · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

I don't mean to turn your thread into social commentary but I have no empathy for someone who panhandles next to an ATM. I've personally had to get panhandlers to back off of women twice after I saw them harassing people at the ATM -- it is a scary spot as a woman (I'd guess) when you have your wallet out, cash in hand, and a man comes up behind you to ask for money.

If we shouldn't "ignore those less fortunate than ourselves" should we give each one money whenever we're asked or every time we see a hat on the ground? Give your money to a soup kitchen or another local food provider instead.

and btw, keep shooting, you have a good reaction here

Flo · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHoff

I don't mean to turn your thread into social commentary but I have no empathy for someone who panhandles next to an ATM. I've personally had to get panhandlers to back off of women twice after I saw them harassing people at the ATM -- it is a scary spot as a woman (I'd guess) when you have your wallet out, cash in hand, and a man comes up behind you to ask for money.

If we shouldn't "ignore those less fortunate than ourselves" should we give each one money whenever we're asked or every time we see a hat on the ground? Give your money to a soup kitchen or another local food provider instead.

and btw, keep shooting, you have a good reaction here

Exactly my first impression about the unfortunate fellow and his choice of panhandling....
It seems as though the two young guys were having a conversation about the fellow.he appears to be looking at the guy infront of him for a reply.

bigman606 · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

Yeah, I'm no fan of panhandlers, but this guy has put himself in the right location - makes it tough for someone to say "I don't have any money on me".

Flo · 30th of July 2008 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by bigman606

Yeah, I'm no fan of panhandlers, but this guy has put himself in the right location - makes it tough for someone to say "I don't have any money on me".

Or to get a days full of dirty looks and crude remarks?

gardengirl13 · 31st of July 2008 (Thu)

I hate to sound horrible, but as a woman (even with my husband with me) I wouldn't go to that ATM because of him. I hate people crowding me to begin with, but I don't need someone begging me right there.

29th of July 2008 (Tue)	#1
martinsmith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S Glos, UK Posts: 679 IMAGE EDITING OK	The Haves & the Have Nots Another early attempt. Enjoying this. 40D & nifty fifty. Light was fading fast so high ISO may've caused a bit of noise. I didn't realise that the guy at the ATM had actually noticed me. __________________ [size=1]ms-imaging Last edited by martinsmith : 31st of July 2008 (Thu) at 04:31.

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martinsmith Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: S Glos, UK Posts: 679 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Rich & the Poor 100 views & no comments? __________________ [size=1]ms-imaging

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CamDiver Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 'Water Borne' Posts: 863	Re: The Rich & the Poor Nice image and a great indicator of our times and how we just ignore those less fortunate than ourselves. If anyone gets shirty with me taking images and I see them looking I pretend I am metering for light or dark, baffle them with bull unless they too are a snapper. Nice shot. Cheers, Mark. __________________ "A man is only as big as the dreams he dares to live" liquidmocean

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Vetteography Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,822 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Rich & the Poor Maybe 'The Haves and Have-Nots" would be more accurate. Neither of the standing gents looks particularly rich. __________________ ---------------------------- David "Preacher" Slocum My (Non-photo) Blog My Model Mayhem My Flickr

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BottomBracket Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 6,398	Re: The Rich & the Poor Nice street capture. Let's have more. __________________ Pio Veni, Vidi, Canoni - I Came, I Saw, I Took A Picture With My Canon Fotopio.com - Gallery of the Meandering Eye I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar.

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TheHoff Don't Hassle.... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,804 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Rich & the Poor I don't mean to turn your thread into social commentary but I have no empathy for someone who panhandles next to an ATM. I've personally had to get panhandlers to back off of women twice after I saw them harassing people at the ATM -- it is a scary spot as a woman (I'd guess) when you have your wallet out, cash in hand, and a man comes up behind you to ask for money. If we shouldn't "ignore those less fortunate than ourselves" should we give each one money whenever we're asked or every time we see a hat on the ground? Give your money to a soup kitchen or another local food provider instead. and btw, keep shooting, you have a good reaction here __________________ ••Vancouver Wedding Photographer ••\| [gear list] \| Latest blog: 5 steps to stopping image loss

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bigman606 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 230 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Rich & the Poor Yeah, I'm no fan of panhandlers, but this guy has put himself in the right location - makes it tough for someone to say "I don't have any money on me". __________________ Gear List

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gardengirl13 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: US Posts: 1,778	Re: The Rich & the Poor I hate to sound horrible, but as a woman (even with my husband with me) I wouldn't go to that ATM because of him. I hate people crowding me to begin with, but I don't need someone begging me right there. __________________ photos

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