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Angels Unaware


Angels Unaware
Photo Information
Copyright: Manuj mehta (manujmehta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1163 W: 80 N: 2819] (11904)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-07-18
Categories: Portrait
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ 50, Lica 35mm-420mm
Exposure: f/3.6, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-21 23:44
Viewed: 280
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I lie awake cold and alone,
No place to call my home,

Upon the night,
Darkness is my light,

Everywhere I roam,
To find a place to sleep,

With no shoes upon my feet,
No material things do I keep,

The ground is cold,
My stomach is empty,
As I see people who have plenty.

No one cares for me,
For I am homeless you see,

I have had a hard life,
It started the day I lost my wife,

I don't want sorrow or pity,
Just some love and care,

What If I was an angel?
Sent from God above.

To test man of,
His brotherly love?

For we entertain angels unaware,
Never knowing the true spirit hidden there,

Stop and heed to your heart,
To the call your heart has be given,

Help those in need,
While you are living,

And you will entertain angels unaware!

~Millette Addison

hello friends
I have found this homeless man sleeping on the street of Old Delhi, I know its unpleasent site but a hard fact. there are many people who have no shed and proper food.
i have converted this shot in to black and white, adjusted levels, curves and mixer.

regards
Manuj Mehta

burak28, mikolaj_cava, fransx, tanburi, mesquens1, messenger1, chrisJ, cunejo200, Teresat, Kli, Juliet, kanton, ayse51, MLINES, ele_eng has marked this note useful
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To manny: Thanks "Master of Portraits"manujmehta 1 10-25 02:11
To Teresat: thanks teresatmanujmehta 1 10-22 09:34
To Fons: its heart tearingmanujmehta 1 10-22 04:22
To fransx: thanksmanujmehta 1 10-22 04:20
To AndroK: thanks Andro Bhaimanujmehta 1 10-22 04:19
To navalorama: thanksmanujmehta 1 10-22 04:18
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Hello Manuj! Wonderful shot. Amazing poem. Original composition. Great effect. Well done!

Hi my friend...
Beautiful shot with so great expression...
Beautiful work...
Regards...
Andro

Very, very good B/W work

TFS

david

Hi Manuj,
A very sorrowful capture of this man sleeping in the street!
Great B&W presentation with wonderful contrasts, yet sticking to beautiful grey tones.
Very sharp image and a nice poem to accompany this piece of art.
Well done.

Francis Xavier

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1301 W: 2 N: 202] (15646)
  • [2009-10-22 1:01]
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this picture and the poem farmhouses none explanation! heart tearing

Hello Manuj,
Touchy poem and shot.
Very impressive natural surrounding details
TFS
Selahattin E

A gritty, grim, and touching reminder of life as it is for too many in this world.

Well delivered with good use of b&w medium, good use of negative space.

Rew

Strong and sad image.
Good choice desaturate. Heavy BG to increase the message.
Very good one.
Abraço,
Raimundo

Hello, Manuj -
You are courageous to document things as they really are - the world is filled with beauty and ugliness. I was alarmed at first because I thought this man might be dead. Very effective and unusual composition; your use of the portrait format for a person laying horizontally tends to emphasize his head and face. Sharp details and great range of b&w tones. Well done.

Manju this is a grt peice of documentry photgraphy the details are sharp your shot definitley have a message in them keep up the good work
tfs bryan

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4260 W: 414 N: 6792] (42596)
  • [2009-10-22 4:15]

Hi Manuj

A superb photojournalistic shot of the homeless streetperson. Good tonal range & sharpness & the b&w treatment works well here. An image to jog our social conscience. Tfs!

Hello Manuj,
A heartbreaking scene. It makes me think of the great disparity of the rich and the poor. Photographers who specialize in this genre are sometimes accused of insensitivity but I know you are a gentle person and that your photos are realistic depiction of daily life. A fine composition with commendable sharpness and tone. Regards.
Danilo

Poignant, gritty, sad shot of what life is like for some on the streets of most cities in the world - some cities more than others of course.
Great B&W .. contrasts and tones are really great, and add to the mood.
Great shot Manuj
Trudy

Boa tarde Manuj
Very well captured...the composition is so impressive and touching. It´s a great photo.
Um abraço
teresa

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  • Kli Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 191 W: 17 N: 198] (2000)
  • [2009-10-22 10:53]

Hi Manuj,
Great job ! A lot of feelings in your note and of course in your shot !
Regards.

Pascalie.

Salam Manuj bhaijaan,
Very nice photojournalistic photo vith excellent möment.TFS.
Namaste,

hAyAti

Hi ManuJ,
Another great black & White picture with great contrast and light.
Nice poem and great shot as alway,
Excellent done.
Michel

Hi Manuj
Impressive capture and mood
Great poem and composition
Thanks
Burak

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1340 W: 0 N: 2650] (21155)
  • [2009-10-23 2:58]

Hello,

Fantastique portrait, , très émouvant, il se asse de commentaire, tu relate ce maux de laterre de fantastique façaon, a médétier et réfléchir.

Bravo e maitié

Nicou

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 879 W: 64 N: 1978] (13608)
  • [2009-10-23 6:15]

HI Manuj,
A very moving photo. Strong message and very well composed. This should touch the hearts of all who view it and remind each of us of how fortunate we are. Good choice for B&W. TFS Julie

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5754 W: 198 N: 2553] (10026)
  • [2009-10-23 6:38]

Ciao Manuj



Photo of great impact
and even more in B & W, makes it strong!
Beautiful shot with so great expression,
Sharpness and clarity be superb.
Soft contrast image,
excellent perspective too.

Sergio

Hello Manuj!
Outstanding documentary shot!
You captured the "sad side" of life
with an interesting way.Sharp image
excellent grey tones and an amazing
poem!
Regards and tfs
Kostas

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1720 W: 124 N: 1473] (20800)
  • [2009-10-23 10:31]

Hi Manuj,
touchy poem and W&B work.Well taken.Very good presentation.TFS.Necla.

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1313 W: 96 N: 1024] (8498)
  • [2009-10-23 12:49]

Hi Manuj, Another full impact street scene you are so good at presenting on this site. It is like another world, we see through your lens. The B&W treatment give it a sort of timelessness. TFS. Murray.

Bonjour Manuj.
Photographier des gens dans la rue n’est toujours un exercice facile.
Tu en as fait de superbes images comme celle-ci de l’homme qui dort dans la rue.
Bonne journée.
Urs.

Hi Manuj,Stunning capture with great poem.
TFS and have a nice night!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • manny Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 24 N: 1485] (11941)
  • [2009-10-24 21:44]
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smart compo.

Salam Manuj

Hope you are doing well
"Yes this is unpleasent scene but this is our real world"
Nice focus of this tired sleepness... the rule of third works well here !

Best wishes, Alireza

what a photo.. the title strikes me very..

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