REAL LIFE AIN'T ALWAYS PRETTY Photo Gallery by Cindi Smith at pbase.com

REAL LIFE AIN'T ALWAYS PRETTY

I decided to start this new gallery today. This one will show the not so glamorous side of life. Some of the images may be disturbing but that is why I am doing this gallery. To show that not everyone has it so good and to remind us to be compassionate and caring to those who are going through tough times. To reach out and help instead of being judgemental. This is how the world is for so many that we walk past everyday. Not very pretty but it was not meant to be.

Check out this website to help the homeless: http://www.freewebs.com/hereforareason
Inspired by Jennifer Nicholson.

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IN NEED OF SECLUSION	SOMEONE REMEMBERS	CHILD LABOR
NO HOME	BEING HOMELESS IN SUMMER	SLEEPING ON A BENCH
TRYING TO ENDURE THE HEAT	MILES APART	ON THE TURNING AWAY
I DID NOT ASK TO BE ABUSED	IN LOVING MEMORY	REMEMBERING 9/11/01
FORT WORTH'S FINEST	BEGGING IN THE STREET	TO STEVE
SLEEPING IN A CHURCH DOORWAY	DO NOT CROSS POLICE LINE	ASLEEP
NEWLY FALLEN HERO	WANDERING THE STREETS	LIVING DOWNTOWN IN A SMALL PARK
DOESN'T LOOK GOOD	ALONE IN A MESSED UP WORLD	POSSIBLE DRUG DEAL
BEING DETAINED FOR A WHILE	STRONG IN MIND BUT WEAK IN BODY	BROKEN DREAMS
GETTING READY FOR THE FUNERAL	EMERGENCY	DETERIORATION OF MINDS
MIGRANT FARM WORKERS	TORN	HIS ONLY FRIEND WAS HIS DOG
WASHING HIS FACE AND HAIR IN THE FOUNTAIN	REMEMBER THE CHILDREN	NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE
HEARTACHE	TEARS	SELLING HER BODY FOR MONEY
ESCAPING REALITY	BEGGING ON THE STREET	LIFE BLOOD
ADDICTION KILLS	FALLEN HEROS	DEATH OF A CHILD
FINDING SOLACE	RUNAWAY	TAKING HER CHEMOTHERAPY
TRYING TO FIND CANS TO GET MONEY TO EAT	LOST

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Carter Creek		12-Sep-2017 04:24
Such a powerful gallery. It would not be the same in color. Well done. V

Rob Oele		21-Dec-2012 14:13
Great achievement, very powerful gallery indeed. VV

franz		17-Sep-2011 19:20
dur, dur mais la vérité est à ce prix...BV Cindi!

through_the_lens		17-Sep-2011 17:53
Perfect title and pov to make it thought provoking where sometime others do it in a way to exploit.

Rick Bricker		17-Sep-2011 06:04
It ain't pretty Cindi....but it sure as hell is a thought provoking gallery! Big V

Karen Moen		07-Apr-2011 05:26
Wow, thought-provoking and emotionally charged gallery! Your compassion is very evident by your words and actions. Thank you for making us face the other side of the coin. BIG VOTE.

Anthea's Photography		07-Aug-2010 14:21
A very sad gallery. Certainly makes one think. So many powerful images here Cindi. Your words on one of your images, I think it was 'Was once someone's little boy' really bought it all home to me. God forbid if any of my children ever ended up like that, I will give them a longer hug tonight when I put them to bed.

an nguyen		11-Jun-2010 11:51
It is the most powerful gallery you have had , I admire your warm heart to human being and truly, real life never pretty as one's could have thought . My compliments.

an nguyen		11-Jun-2010 11:51
It is the most powerful gallery you have had , I admire your warm heart to human being and truly, real life never pretty as one's could have thought . My compliments.

an nguyen		11-Jun-2010 11:51
It is the most powerful gallery you have had , I admire your warm heart to human being and truly, real life never pretty as one's could have thought . My compliments.

an nguyen		11-Jun-2010 11:50
It is the most powerful gallery you have had , I admire your warm heart to human being and truly, real life never pretty as one's could have thought . My compliments.

Guest		11-Nov-2009 05:10
Brilliant and beautiful gallery. Very thought provoking

Rosemarie Kusserow		16-Oct-2009 06:42
Important and thought provoking gallery Cindi, Rosemarie :o) V

Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography		16-Oct-2009 05:23
I cant voting second time,beautiful, gallery with great maturity,congratulation Cindi ,I love strong and personal photography.

Rob Misanchuk		16-Oct-2009 02:22
Very touching gallery.

Chris P.		03-Sep-2009 04:19
These are Pulitzer material. Your talent gives the world a better insight.

BleuEvanescence		03-Sep-2009 02:50
Cindi... you captured the essential here and some of those images really speak volume.

Guest		05-Jul-2009 13:56
This is a beautiful and very touching gallery. wow.

Guest		05-Jul-2009 08:52
A timely reminder, well done Cindi.

Guest		22-Feb-2009 13:44
I never had the heart to do a series like that... Very brave of you.

Nancy Good		24-Jan-2009 18:25
Stunning, powerful, provocative and beautifully presented. Well done.

Guest		30-Oct-2008 01:42
Horrible, no! no! not the photos, just life ... for some.

Antonio Ruggiero		28-Oct-2008 17:42
...No beautiful sunsets here...thanks for reminding us!

Jean-Christophe Meyer		27-Oct-2008 17:10
A very expressive and touching serie of portraits. Life is so hard, but we can find some poetry trough your captures. Great work, enjoy it so much !

Jim P		16-Oct-2008 03:06
Very powerful themes which you have captured poignantly. Expose photography at a very high level. V

Paniolo		15-Oct-2008 02:53
It's what I call...."The Reality". I pray for everyone who go through tough times right now. You have done a beautiful job here. Great images. A huge VOTE from me.

Barry Ailetcher		19-Jul-2008 03:18
fantastic galllery wow you got some heart felt images great work

william mahan		15-Jul-2008 02:12
You are absolutely correct...No beautiful sunsets here...thanks for reminding us!

geonni banner		07-Apr-2008 18:42
We're all on the wheel. Them, us, and that nut-case in the White House. Great gallery. V

david lopezarias		05-Apr-2008 18:58
great social work

Guest		02-Apr-2008 22:16
Cindi this is a very intense and moving gallery. Thank you so much for sharing. Big Vote :)

Dave Berry		19-Mar-2008 03:22
Like many others, I post photos of vacations, pretty places and things which appeal to me. This gallery is a valuable reminder that life isn't always the way we want to think of it. As a Vietnam combat veteran, the photo by Larry Burrows speaks to me especially because when we are comfortable it is easy to forget those who bear those burdens. Thank you for the reminder Cindi. You got my vote.

M Williamson Lebon		07-Feb-2008 03:26
Very touching and wonderful work!! V

d'jade		17-Jan-2008 13:29
heya... I visited each gallery and its beautiful... amazing... thought provoking!!

RALPH ELDRIDGE		09-Jan-2008 04:10
Individually and collectively: great images. I just revisited all of the photos and it was an hour well used.

Treas		13-Dec-2007 02:13
This is a moving gallery. I am going to the city this weekend to take some pictures. This gallery will be on my mind when I look into those hopeless faces. Thank you, Treas

Andreas Exner		01-Dec-2007 03:07
It is excellent how you capture this often ignored part of our life.

Tim Reisdorf		17-Oct-2007 01:12
well done.. very emotional

Raymond		11-Oct-2007 23:42
Life is a bitch... and then you die ! Stunning gallery and very well done

Shayne		10-Oct-2007 14:00
These images are gut wrenching... and you capture them superbly Cindi!!!

Robbie D70		10-Oct-2007 13:06
Very moving Gallery, some very troubling images.

Jason Anderson		10-Oct-2007 12:26
Just fantastic photos, Cindi. I share Soenda's trepidation toward photographing strangers and so I'm doubly impressed. Have to agree with your title too -- adding that pretty is probably the exception, not the rule.

Denis Vincelette		26-Sep-2007 10:40
Great and powerful gallery with a lot oftalentuous photographies. Congratulations for the idea, for the job and for your compassion. A very good job and the choice of B/W for your photos is perfect.

Guest		26-Sep-2007 03:34
Very strong gallery!

selinab		25-Sep-2007 19:56
Cindi, What a touching gallery. There are so many pictures of moments from everyday life that I for one would just rather not think about. Awesome pictures. So real.

Guest		24-Sep-2007 06:44
gallery full of emotion vote!

Guest		21-Sep-2007 18:09
Very moving and yet beautifully captured. Well done for highlighting the plight of some of the more unfortunate in our society. (V)

Guest		20-Sep-2007 01:13
As very difficult as it is to view this gallery, I can't imagine the concentration needed to put it together. Every picture is very sensitive and very well taken. It certainly makes a powerful statement without the sensationalism that so often happens in these galleries. Bravo. Vote.

Mike Stobbs		19-Sep-2007 02:50
Very well done Cindi I don't know how I missed this one.....GMV....Mike

Guest		28-Aug-2007 12:12
Strong pictures, v.

Guest		27-Aug-2007 18:58
Wonderful gallery - V

Craig Sadler		22-Aug-2007 05:09
Brilliant photography Cindi

Bill Ewart Jr		22-Aug-2007 02:32
Tough gallery, amazing portraits though, and capturing a humanity often ignored! Well done!!!!

Guest		22-Aug-2007 00:01
Great gallery and best wishes. Voted

Soenda		18-Aug-2007 10:02
This is a good thing you are doing. I am shy about taking pictures of strangers, and all the more so for people who are in some sort of difficulty. That makes me doubly appreciative of your gumption and your respect for people caught in times that aren't always pretty. Bravo.

Barri Olson		16-Aug-2007 23:32
It's so easy for many not to notice...or pretend the world isn't real...and walk on by. Most people don't realize that a stroke of fate, an economic downturn, loss of support systems, health problems, age...and they can find themselves in similar situations...You've shown these individuals with dignity and understanding. This is a very, very powerful gallery and very thought provoking.

flowsnow		16-Aug-2007 14:54
Beautiful and very touching gallery Cindi. v

Guest		15-Aug-2007 22:56
Excellent work here, Cindy. We need a little "not so pretty" images to pull our reins in and stop for a minute. Thankful for what we have and help others who need it.

virginiacoastline		15-Aug-2007 02:55
wonderful! gmv =)

Shayne		14-Aug-2007 15:12
powerful moving images ~ fantastic work Cindi

Guest		13-Aug-2007 21:40
Powerful, gritty gallery. I wonder what led to these situations, poverty, addiction, mental illness, luck. Well done. v.

brianmicky		10-Aug-2007 15:59
Thought provoking images. Brings to mind the ol'blues song "Been down so long it seems like up to me"

fred_il		08-Aug-2007 12:42
Strong and emotional gallery! Fantastic owork! VOte!

Giancarlo Guzzardi		07-Aug-2007 09:59
incredible interesting strett gallery

Jeff Barbour		06-Aug-2007 13:01
A very touching gallery Cindi....

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		06-Aug-2007 02:17
Cindi this is an astounding view of life, well seen and well taken. exceptional and emotional.....Jess

Barbara Heide		05-Aug-2007 19:55
strong images, powerful gallery! excellent work Cindy. v

Tom Briggs		05-Aug-2007 15:22
An exceptional gallery in that you are able to capture the humanity and tragedy that are all reflected in these captures ... bravo ... BIG vote

Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography		05-Aug-2007 08:37
EXCELLENT !V O T E,thank you -I think the world is'nt beautiful.

Guest		05-Aug-2007 06:15
Excellent work though painful to view, so your point is well-made. Most of us have been more fortunate and should be thankful to those who helped make it so. ~V~

Colin Clarke		04-Aug-2007 17:35
An honest, though sad, witness to the real world of folks with more problems than solutions. "There but for the grace of God go I..." A very nice reportage gallery, Cindi. Thank you. ~Voted~ Colin at pbase/agripix

uuuu		04-Aug-2007 16:50
beautiful work, v.

Guest		03-Aug-2007 13:03
Cindi... Excellent series!!! And yes, sometimes we need to be reminded that everything in life isn't always beauty. Great captures!!!

rakes		01-Aug-2007 04:40
emotional gallery. Well done as the emotions of the subjects can be felt.V

CIS		01-Aug-2007 00:04
Deep and impacting gallery Cindi, wonderful work showcasing this side of life.

Martha Albuquerque		31-Jul-2007 13:07
great collection, bravo, Cindi! my vote*

Guest		31-Jul-2007 00:15
Great Real life photos! Great shots! V

Maaike Huizer		30-Jul-2007 10:53
Beautiful and coureageous work, Cindi. Quite impressive.

RadioWonder		29-Jul-2007 19:22
Beautiful work on life on the streets... GMV http://www.pbase.com/radiowonder/curvaceous_light

alfredo camba jr.		29-Jul-2007 11:09
Great photojournalistic images! Voted

Guest		29-Jul-2007 04:30
Very powerful work. Well presented.

Ann Cleeves		27-Jul-2007 20:43
All meaningful shots and some powerful, excellent portraits.

Cindi Smith		27-Jul-2007 15:19
These are great, P.

Carol Rollins		27-Jul-2007 04:44
Wow, Cindi, this is some really powerful stuff. You are right, these are those who are ignored because we don't want to see... it is too uncomfortable. Good job. I vote to support you and for the individual quality of your images.

JW		25-Jul-2007 14:52
Well done, Cindi! Inspirational and I imagine, challenging.

Guest		25-Jul-2007 04:07
Excellent shots, each with a different message and feel. It makes you think.

Chad Ramsey		25-Jul-2007 02:08
I was thinking the same Enny, very touching! Great images and very thought provoking. Vote

Guest		24-Jul-2007 08:22
very impressive, touching gallery, great work.

Scott Browne		23-Jul-2007 18:32
Some very powerful images in this gallery, Cindi. Well done.

Guest		23-Jul-2007 00:35
excellent gallery - glad you are doing this -

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