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30-JAN-2005

7 Feb 2005 "Beggar in Athens"

Canon EOS 20D
1/100s f/7.1 at 17.0mm iso400 full exif

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Jason Gilligan03-May-2012 19:20
How somber. Great capture. I see the boy in the weathered man.
Guest 11-May-2007 15:49
I wish I could express in word the emotions I feel lookig at this photo. You have really managed to capture the entire essence of this person's plight. GMV
Guest 27-Nov-2006 12:03
Incredibly moving.

Did you ask permission or just shoot?

Love it.
Maxim Popykin01-Nov-2006 13:17
perfect capture!!!
Guest 24-Oct-2006 00:28
so dramatic!!!!! well done!!!
Guest 21-Oct-2006 01:22
WOW! .. this is powerfull! Amazing work here.
Perspective is immaculate. B/W adds to dramatic effect.
I wish I could vote twice.
❏20-Oct-2006 23:35
brilliant photography.
De'Carr Studio16-Jun-2006 21:44
Another superb character study.. Great candid. Vote
Ken McColl20-Mar-2006 00:40
Hi Antonis, Thanx for our comments. You have so many brilliant images its hard to start. I love this one..HAD to be B&W..the little row of used cigarette butts says it all. Fantastic!
Cheers KMc
Guest 12-Feb-2006 12:25
An image of strong message.
Guest 07-Feb-2006 23:46
This picture shows a lot of emotion. GMV
Guest 03-Jan-2006 11:27
Wonderful, terible and strong.
One of the best I have seen.
Valery Titievsky05-Nov-2005 13:03
The Best!!!
Vote!
grafix7221-Jul-2005 01:42
Amazing image.
Guest 18-Jul-2005 01:08
A very powerful imaeg indeed. Brilliant capture.
suse16-Jul-2005 01:16
This is always the kind of picture that makes me think what is his story. How did he end up like this? The backs of people behind kind of answers that.
Guest 04-Jul-2005 21:51
great shot !!!
Guest 30-Jun-2005 18:43
great shot.. what a face..
stuart 22-Jun-2005 06:45
i reckon its shit and an easy shot and a little boring and no life and not very good subject matter with rubbish composition
Neil 30-Apr-2005 02:54
Old age or poverty?
Perhaps both.
Guest 18-Apr-2005 19:51
This is so powerful, looks a little like steptoe & son's Albert (A classic british comedy act) - anyway this is a truly emotional image..
Paul Teixeira26-Mar-2005 11:21
Powerfull portrait indeed!

Best regards,
Paul Teixeira
Guest 20-Mar-2005 04:05
This is amazing ! Love your work. <3
Guest 06-Mar-2005 13:11
Such a weathered look. His sole posessions appear to be his coat and cigarettes and if he had to give up on, it would be the coat.
joanteno05-Mar-2005 13:05
Very powerful!
Guest 01-Mar-2005 03:43
This one is so full of emotion. Just WHOA!
Pedro Libório24-Feb-2005 22:04
fantastic!!!!
Guest 18-Feb-2005 19:01
Absolutely Great Shot. Very emotional!
Dominic Kite17-Feb-2005 09:18
Oh god, this breaks my heart. A very moving photo Antonis.
Guest 17-Feb-2005 07:42
wow... excellent shot~!!!
Guest 15-Feb-2005 04:13
This beggar sure isn't as adorable as my little "man best friend" beggar, kidding here.
Guitarlin14-Feb-2005 15:11
Great Portrait!!!
Carmen11-Feb-2005 20:05
Wrenching. The hunched, supplicating pose is hard to look at.
Sheena Woodhead10-Feb-2005 22:27
This is a very powerful image. His life is shown in his face. Excellent.
Guest 09-Feb-2005 18:46
Very touching shot! Wonderfully done.
John Finlayson09-Feb-2005 13:12
Fantastic street capture.
Guest 09-Feb-2005 11:16
This inspires a lot of thoughts. I like it, when a phograph does that.. Good job, Antonis!
boegheim09-Feb-2005 09:26
moving photo, the angle adds to the story it's telling
Guest 09-Feb-2005 01:14
Excellent image!!! I love everything about it!
Guest 08-Feb-2005 22:34
This is a fantastic picture, very moving.
Susanne08-Feb-2005 21:05
This image is very touching. Aside from what it portrays, I really like the effect you created. I am not sure how to describe this, but it almost appears as if the beggar seems to be in a three D way. Really neat.
Ian Clowes08-Feb-2005 14:38
Wish I could shoot these - this is a powerful image.
Chris Sofopoulos08-Feb-2005 12:14
Incredible portrait! You have my vote.
Guest 08-Feb-2005 06:35
Gripping image ...passionate...gracefull...thanks for sharing !
northstar3708-Feb-2005 03:15
poor fella
Cindy08-Feb-2005 01:37
An amazing portrait, so full of emotion. His face is so worn and tired looking. Very well done.
Guest 08-Feb-2005 00:36
Oh!!!
wonderful photo of a human behavior...evolution society¿?
pity.
jude08-Feb-2005 00:22
Perfect the way the lens distorts his hand larger to emphasis what he is doing.. the begging. His face is so craggy and time-worn.. Such a sadness there
Guest 07-Feb-2005 23:43
awwww this is so sad...amazing image..
Guest 07-Feb-2005 22:48
Amazing portrait. Dramatically different to the shot from the rear if this is the same man.
Vinh Luu07-Feb-2005 20:25
incredible shot Antonis! there's a lot of powerful elements in this photo. the lines and expression on his face tell a story. the low, up-close and personal perspective puts the viewer in a "tense" position, bringing you into his world.

shot at the 17mm range, you must have been kneeling right next to him! did he mind you photographing him? street shooting is such a mystery to me, i wish i could shoot like this. it has such power in conveying messages and telling stories!
Christina Craft07-Feb-2005 19:12
This is now my favorite image in your gallery (and you have many beautiful images). I really like the expression and drama you captured in this moment. It's a very touching portrait adn tribute to this human being. It's very well shot - but more important, it tells a very important story.
Cliff07-Feb-2005 19:06
This is an amazing photo. I like the perspective from his level. Street beggars are often so sympathetic but I see this fellow can afford his pack of smokes :o)
Argishti Khachik07-Feb-2005 19:06
WOW! what a great shot, Antonis!
Cheers
Guest 07-Feb-2005 18:28
Oh my, that`s an amazing picture!
Guest 07-Feb-2005 18:14
Amazing shot. Voted.
Guest 07-Feb-2005 18:12
Well done.
Ray :)07-Feb-2005 16:49
Superbly powerful.
b-w studio07-Feb-2005 16:48
Very moving picture! Nice shot.
Si Kirk07-Feb-2005 16:14
brilliant photo.
Stu07-Feb-2005 16:08
Superb shot, Antonis
Guest 07-Feb-2005 15:54
The wrinkles told many stories.
Guest 07-Feb-2005 14:10
That's really good, Antonis. It demands that you look at it. The wide angle distortion really helps, as does the legs of the passers-by, who are obviously paying no attention.
Nick Clarke07-Feb-2005 13:55
Fabulous documentry / street portrait.

Did you ask his permission, or just take it?
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