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23-MAR-2013

Street sweeper, Rhodes 1956

I think of this man once in a while. despite his poverty he had a dignity about him that stayed with me. This is a slight rework of the original 2 1/4" color transparency taken with a Rolleiflex f2.8


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John Vass02-Jul-2018 06:07
Remember when I was talking to you about “Family of Man” This is one of the images I was thinking of while sharing my thoughts. Bold beautiful photography! V
Carl H. Johnson31-May-2016 00:50
Powerful!!!~V~
Walter Otto Koenig04-Nov-2014 16:13
Great portrait work Neil. A man of dignity. "V"
samikosemi28-Mar-2013 19:21
Great shot
Karen Stuebing27-Mar-2013 22:04
He looks proud that you are taking his photo. Fabulous portrait and processing. V.
Dafna25-Mar-2013 00:05
wonderful photography!
rick bolt24-Mar-2013 20:15
Wonderful photography.
globalgadabout24-Mar-2013 15:36
certainly a sympathetic character, and lovely work from you with the Rollei..love his homemade broom..V
bill friedlander24-Mar-2013 15:14
He may be a poor sweeper, but his pride and dignity is palpable! A classic image, Neil! V
Marcia Rules24-Mar-2013 14:50
as if I'm browsing pages of Life Magazine! Great work
Jeff Real24-Mar-2013 13:35
You tell his story very poignantly in this masterful monochrome, Neil. ~V~
Jim Coffman24-Mar-2013 12:04
This image speaks volumes to me,Neil! He is a proud and happy man. I really like this image a lot!
Tom LeRoy24-Mar-2013 10:35
One of your best, even though many years ago. This is a classic shot. V
Long Bach Nguyen24-Mar-2013 03:54
excellent composition, love your b/w with good exposure and tonal range...love his proud look.
Gill Kopy24-Mar-2013 03:34
You really have captured the dignity of this man. Love his broom ! V
Gary Hudes24-Mar-2013 02:34
The dignity in his expression and posture is palpable. This is a timeless and important image Neil. A classic. Thank you for sharing it. V!
PS great work with the Rolleiflex and your conversion of the color transparency!
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