Homeless, a photo from Izmir, Aegean

Photographer's Note

İzmir/Alsancak g�ndoğdu meydanında,g�nd�z vakti,g�n�n en hareketli saatinde,d�nyadan bir haber,kendinden ge輓işcesine,evinin herhangi bir k�şesindeymiş gibi yatan bu adam...Yaşamak adına emek zorunda olduğumuz faturalardan 輟ktan vazge輓iş bir adam.
İlgimi 軻kmekle birlikte i輅mide sızlattı.ﾇaresizlik ve sokakta yaşamak zorunda olması ne acı bir ger軻k.

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denisn72 (8314) 2008-04-06 13:38

Hello Saylan
That's a sad daily life picture showing the cruel reality of life. There are homeless people all around the world in each country. Excellent presentation. Well done!
Best regards

hapeloglu (751) 2008-04-06 13:43

Merhaba Saylan Hanım,

Fotoğrafınız beni 輟k etkiledi. Evsiz insana elbetteki acıma hissi ile bakıyorum ama arka fonda g�nen elektrik, su, telefon, adsl, diğer abonelikler vs.. Bu adam bunlarla uğraşmak zorunda kalmadığı i輅n bir yerde şanslı sayılır. Acaba kim g�r? Ellerinize sağlık.
Selamlar
Ksal

nisko (2642) 2008-04-06 13:53

hi saylan,
your shot shows how difficult is life for some people that cant even have a place to sleep!
kind regards,
thodoris

papagolf21 (152607) 2008-04-06 14:01

Bonsoir, mon amie Saylan,
Etre pauvre, c'est 黎re 騁ranger dans son propre pays, c'est participer d'une culture radicalement diff駻ente de celle qui domine la soci騁� normale.
[Michael Harrington]
S'il 騁ait possible de supprimer toute la pauvret� dans le monde, je ne suis pas certain que des mill駭aires y suffiraient.
Il n'emp鹹he que l'on ne peut rester insensible � cet 騁at.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

TopGeo (38220) 2008-04-06 14:50

Hi Seylan Very tragic figure person you have here. But very good the picture and good the placement in the space. Only that it has it is covered him it is enough he appears satisfied
Georgios

mesutilgim (0) 2008-04-06 14:53

Selam sevgili Saylan,
Tek kelimeyle muhteşem ! Acı ama ger軻k. Banka'nın reklamındaki mesajların hangisi ne kadar ilgilendiriyordur bu garibanı ? Ama bu gene de şanslı azınlıktan. En azından altında yumuşak şilteler, �st�nde de battaniyesi var.
G�ne sağlık
Tebrikler, selam ve sevgilerle
MESUT ILGIM

yedirenk (11244) 2008-04-06 15:10

Saylan hanım merhaba,
輟k 軋rpıcı bir anlatım.evsiz bir adamın ble bir reklam panosunun �nde uyumasını yakalamanız,gmeniz m�thiş.y�z ifadesi de 輟k anlamlı.olan bitene,d�zene 輟k kızmış gibi.birde arkasını dm�ş.sizi tebrik ederim.emeğinize sağlık.

Cevdet

veyselk (0) 2008-04-06 15:50

merhaba saylan abla

blesi acı bir durumun �lkemizde hala 輟k olması acınası bir durum.
o herşeyden vazge輓iş herşeyde ondan vazge輓iş. hayatın bir 軻lmesimi desem yoksa kazığımı bilmiyorum...
ellerine sağlık

veysel

mursaloglu (8682) 2008-04-06 15:54

Merhaba Saylan hanım
Harika bir g�nt� yakalamışsınız. ﾖzellikle renklerin canlılığı ve birlikteliği olsun g�nt�ye katkısı olsun dt dtl�k bir fotoğraf. Ellerinize sağlık ve iyi geceler yarın deceğim ihsan

stego (24132) 2008-04-06 16:01

Merhaba Saylan,
It's a compelling image, in which the nice vivid colours contrast with the sad reality it shows. The POV is very well chosen.
Selamlar, Jos�.

gunbud (34066) 2008-04-06 19:20

Hi Saylan,
Very compelling image of this poor man without a home. I'm afraid there is too much of this in the world. Their but for the grace of God go you or I.
Regards, Tom

siolaw (38294) 2008-04-06 21:08

hi Saylan
Two worlds next to each other... the man doesnt care for internet, but he seems to have a 'virtual' pillow! Good framing and technically sound.
A telling image
Laurent

wolf38 (30) 2008-04-06 22:14

Hello Saylan. Homeless. A social topic. These humans do not seem somehow to fit into the modern picture of the digital age. For me this is a strong photo. The photo and topic belongs to TE, likewise the many multicolored pictures of landscapes etc.. Best regards, Wolfgang.

TGULUMSER (13252) 2008-04-07 0:07

Saylan Hanim merhaba,
Boylesine aci bir konuya dikkat cektiginiz icin tesekkurler. Toplumsal bir yara, yeri gelince uzuldugumuz yeri gelince umursamadigimiz. Kompozisyonu cok iyi olusturmussunuz,
Elinize saglik,
Tulay

robertosalguero (292) 2008-04-07 0:29

Hi Saylan,

Homeless is a widespread problem in this planet, even in rich countries where poverty shouldn't exist. Ver nice documentary type of image. The homeless man seem to rest placiddly though is not necssarily that he is happy. Good composition Saylan.

Roberto

evanrizo (462) 2008-04-07 0:29

Good morning Saylan,
how can he sleeps with his head in the air!?
Or maybe he saw you by capturing.
A very interesting composition.
Best regards.
Evangelos

azaf1 (15931) 2008-04-07 0:52

Merhaba Saylan
A usual yet deplorable sight of the destitute in the big urban centres. Very good capture, clear and bright
TFS
Argiris

okahraman (4591) 2008-04-07 1:45

Saylan Hanım Merhaba ;

hayatın zorlukları bir 輟k insanın sofrasında yemek yokken biz israftan başka bişi yapmıyoruz elinize y�reğinize sağlık g�zel konu iyi g�nler

ﾖnder Kahraman

delkoo (68) 2008-04-07 1:51

hi saylan
great contrast of different way of life, some people live in the street and other one spend money by millions,

great one
didier

danos (110407) 2008-04-07 2:16

Merhaba Saylan,
difficult the life of these people that are lonely in the world and they are sleeping on roads.The homeless is a huge problem and shame in our civilization.Nice this daily snapshot.

Have a nice week,Danos

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2008-04-07 3:17

Evet bir zıtlık var burada... Mesut Hocamızın dediği gibi "acı ama ger軻k"... ﾖzg�rl�k a�ısından ise hi� bakmayalım yanılırız! Sadece d�nyadan bihaber olduktan sonra g�rl�k neye yarar?
İyi yakalamışsın, ellerine sağlık, selamlar.
Ahmet

chrisnet (23062) 2008-04-07 8:44

Merhaba Saylan,
Sad view of daily life, but well captured.
Best regards

alibasarir (15580) 2008-04-07 9:35

merhaba saylan hn
ger軻kten m�kemmel bir kompozisyon olmuş.keşke adamın imkanı olup eyecek faturaları olsada bu 輅leyi 軻kmese.tabi 輟k zor bir durum.insanların sokakta yaşamaları hayatın acımasız bir y�.ama bizlerinde hem ders alıp hemde halimize ş�kretmemiz lazım.錮nk� bundanda k� durumda olanlar var.ne yazıkki �lkemizde bu g�nt�lerden 輟k var maalesef.
selamlar
Ali

Photo65Net (43144) 2008-04-07 10:23

Saylan,
A great street scene, sad and strong.
You caught a powerful image, and it is good job.
Regards,
JB.

JCG (35153) 2008-04-07 11:22

Hi Saylan,

As I said to Philip (testmaniac) on his last photograph, situation which one finds everywhere unfortunately. Whereas there are so many richnesses on planet, I have evil to understand that there are more and more people under these precarious conditions. Hard and sad truth of the life.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

Gustaw (21670) 2008-04-07 11:28

Hi, my friend!
It is very interesting street photo. I like your composition. Good colours and light. Yes, life is life...
Marek

crckt (7222) 2008-04-07 11:52

Hi Saylan,
A nice daily life scene.. He looks cold and tired, I feel bad for him. You have captured him quite well. A thought provoking shot.
Regards,
Shaeri

patdeph (35750) 2008-04-08 0:58

merhaba Saylan
this is a sad photo that we could do everywhere all over the world,unluckely!There is something strange with the head of this man,it's impossible to see can it be in such a position!
Have a nice evening
Pascale
Tomorrow

hay_kes (31439) 2008-04-08 3:13

Merhaba Şaylan Hanım,
Ger軻kten i� sızlatan bir g�n�m.Ne yazık ki bu g�nt�ler gittik軻 de artıyor.Duyarlılığınız i輅n teşekk�rler.

hAyAti

UnTrained (0) 2008-04-08 3:31

Merhaba Saylan,
good difference of a wealthy world with mobile and fast communication and homeless people. Not all have what they need.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

jhm (211738) 2008-04-08 4:56

Merhaba Saylan,

There are homeless people everywhere in the world, all your shot shows how difficult is life for some people, that can even have a place to sleep around the world in each country.
Very well daily life picture.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

pablominto (53746) 2008-04-08 5:00

Hello Saylan,
A sad sight indeed!
Unfortunately we can find them all over the world...
A well executed documentary of the backside of modern society!
Greetings,
Pablo -

jlbrthnn (76043) 2008-04-08 5:01

Hello Saylan,
It is minimum comfort, and also a form of freedom. A complete banishment of the luxury by choice or need. It is in any case a beautiful photograph on a topic to be respected. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Jo�l

carper (96) 2008-04-08 9:09

the shot is life,
i like how you capture it with the afische from internet and electric, good quality and well seen good photojob, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

syd1946 (1167) 2008-04-08 9:22

Hi Saylan,
A sad photo photo...but this is street photography...
and the reality of our world...

wishes,
Thomas

PaulVDV (63440) 2008-04-08 11:38

Hello Saylan,
Your picture shows very well the contrast between someone who encounters many problems in his life (like surviving in the streets during the winter) and the facilities other people in the same society can enjoy (shown on the wall/window behind him: telephone, cable TV, internet, etc...)
This is a very strong picture!
Kind regards, Paul

adores (46979) 2008-04-08 19:11

Hi Saylan!
Good capture of this sad but unfortunately big reality. Good composition, light and colours!
The position of his head gives me the feeling that he was moving.

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-04-09 0:22

Hi Saylan,
Wonderfully captured but a sad scene. Hard to imagine what the condition this man would be during winter. On the bright side, your homeless is better off than the homeless in my home country (Philippines). Good daily life captured ... well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

ChrisJ (172378) 2008-04-09 1:00

Hi Saylan

A good daily life scene, of the man sleeping rough, with a fantastic colour contrast, between the yellow & blue, & superb sharpness & framing. Congratulations!

hatti52 (12786) 2008-04-09 1:27

Merhaba
kompozisyon 輟k etkileyici
tezatlıkları 輟k iyi yakalmaışsınız
tebrikler

MarcT (20964) 2008-04-09 3:17

Hi Saylan,
Good daily life picture: poverty and hitech together. That's the future, probably.
Best wishes
Marc

Charo (51290) 2008-04-10 2:29

Hola Saylan,
Estupenda toma de esta triste escena de "los sin techo". Excelentes colores y detalles.
Cordialmente
Charo

sagar (2410) 2008-04-10 8:37

Hi Saylan,
A very touching photo. He looks contended while he sleeps, but staying awake might not be a pleasure with him. Poor soul. I dont know how he lost his home, but I feel sympathetic for him!! The world to him must ahve lost all colors!!!
I tried a WS , hope you didnt mind!!
Regards,
Sagarneel.

[workshop] [compare]

bracasha75 (24591) 2008-04-10 9:52

Hi Saylan
The cruel reality of life is visable on every step and you made that from a great image.
Bad things happend all around us.
TFS
Cheers,Braca

tolis68 (1996) 2008-04-10 10:25

Hello Saylan.Some people struggle for basic survival(one bed,one plate of food)and some people needs the last model of mobile to feel hapy.Most people they are inappreciative.Bravo,impress the hard way of life,let it be a lesson for us.
Sorry for my bad english.

Apostolos.

Budapestman (82620) 2008-04-10 10:49

Hi Saylan,
Very impressive shot with talkative details and the composition is superb. Suggestive image with sad theme, great realization. Very well done! Have a nice evening
George

Vames (4356) 2008-04-10 11:09

hi Saylan,nice capture!nice tragic figure !

leo61 (0) 2008-04-10 21:40

Hi Saylan!
I like very much the colorcombination with yellow and blue.
But I think it`s not OK to post an Image of people in such a helpless situation......
Two points for the composition.
Regards,leo

Graal (103040) 2008-04-10 22:15

Hi Saylan,
amazing scene, good reportage and shot. Friends all told You. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

anducina (8407) 2008-04-10 23:16

Impressive scene, so colorful and so tragic in the same time.... Excellent daily-life capture.

TFS,
Andreea

Olympos (1037) 2008-04-10 23:50

Hello Saylan,

The homeless man and behind him the modern technology:- ADSL, CableTV, mobile phones etc...

Quit dramatic contrast of the life...

A very interesting photo of a daily life instance. Congatulations dear Saylan.

Warm greetings
Michael

mehmetemin (7231) 2008-04-11 1:15

Saylan hanım
Guzel yakalanmıs bır kare. tebrıkler.

tedesse (25147) 2008-04-11 2:39

Hello!
It is very interesting shot, sad and strong.
Good job.
Greetings
Tadeusz

trekks (14348) 2008-04-11 4:06

hello Saylan

Very photojournalistic shot. The color is really making it a good contrast to draw attention to this photo. Sharp.

tfs, bill

r021251 (3917) 2008-04-11 8:30

The emplavement is super , Good message colors are super Bravo
I like this post R饌l.

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2008-04-11 10:23

Ol� Saylan,
uma cena muito triste essa, e bem comum no Brasil tamb駑... Belo retrato.
Parab駭s e Abra輟!

Cretense (68709) 2008-04-12 7:27

Hi Saylan!

Sad thing to see, but your photo is excellent, capturing real life as it is in a documentaristic way! Congratulations!

Hercules

bibik (2784) 2008-04-12 10:39

Strong impact. Important photo.
Really makes impression.
Regards.

berek (50518) 2008-04-13 6:11

Merhaba Saylan ,
Arka grfaik g�nt� renk ve tabiki anlam ile b�t�n bir fotograf. elinize sağlık. selamlar.
Burak Erek

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2008-04-14 5:24

A sad picutre we see very often in cities. Good documentation. Well captured.
Best wishes,
Achim

toto (0) 2008-04-14 6:14

Bonjours,
belle photo de ce pauvre homme qui doit dormire dehors, n' a pas de domicile et de revenus sans doute.
Cela ne devrait pas arriver, les diff駻ents gouvernements devrait aider ces gens, de plus maintenant que toutes les denr馥s principales et n馗essaires augmente de fa輟n d馮outantes.
Je trouve cela scandaleux et vous avez bien fait de nous montrer que tout n' est pas roses dans la vie.

Amiti駸 Thomas

jemaflor (148124) 2008-04-16 3:41

Hi Saylan,
A good daily scene well taken, you wake up this poor man ... nice colours with this frame.

pierrefonds (115436) 2008-04-19 11:30

Hi Saylan,

A good capture of a daily life situation, we have the same situation in Montreal, a lot of homeless persons. The details and colors of the man are clear and precise. The subject is well framed. The light brings out the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

tabora (0) 2008-04-22 11:01

Merhaba Saylan,
Je vois que ce genre de sc鈩e est partout dans le monde, et cela est bien dommage car pour faire la guerre on trouve beaucoup d'argent,mais pas pour soigner et aider les pauvres.
Mais le monde est ainsi fait h駘as.
A+ Joseph

daddo (28748) 2008-04-29 17:21

Merhaba Saylan Hanim. A strong statement about those left behind by the digital, computerised and impersonal Brave New World. All that surrounds him are cold words about a reality that does not exist for him. A sad but true picture about our race towards a world that lacks compassion. Selamlar. Klaudio.

noborders (1010) 2008-05-01 23:27

Merhaba Saylan Hanim,
I like very much his expression - also the BG is interesting and a good contrast, maybe you could have gone a bit closer to him - or crop the lower and right parts of the photo anyway ?
You have a good eye : ellinize ve g�n�ze saglik !
Tebrikler,
Cath.

nes7 (735) 2008-05-09 15:08

ﾇok iyi yakalamışsınız. D�ş�nd�r�yor...

greek (7594) 2008-05-15 11:02

i find this scene so cruel and i feel ashamed there are people ,many people between us there are under the same conditions,i found your shot excellent cause is meaningful , reminds us what are human beings for...thank you so much,your arkadas, galantis

edal (6804) 2008-12-08 7:10

Merhaba Saylan Hanim
Modern technology and poverty - this will become more and more often. Very good portrait, telling a sad story.

I wish you a merry Bairam Kurban,
Anton

Dyerco (10185) 2009-02-08 6:24

It is a shame because this is a daily life shot all over the world. We have many homeless people here in Canada many of them with mental problems and addictions that the government has abandoned.
Phil

specialist (1181) 2009-03-01 9:57

merhaba,

hayata dair i軛urkan bir kare; ne bir eksik ne de bir fazla. anlık olmasına karşın iyi gd�ğ�n�z ve kurguladığınız anlaşılan bu 軋rpıcı enstantane, akla 'felek ve kelek';) ikilisi �zerine kurulmuş atas�n� getirirken,bir taraftan da g�venilecek en son mekan durumundaki bankaya sığınan insan g�nt�s�yle tam bir kara mizah neği oluşturuyor. selamlar

kurtul

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jafadabret (56501) 2009-03-04 23:13

Bonjour Saylan.
C'est une photo choc sur notre soci騁� de consommation, un sans abri devant une publicit� qui vante les m駻ite une soci騁� (je cite) "fond馥 sur l'馮alit� des chances".
Excellent travail !
Jacques