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Taken on: 2005-05-13 15:56:17
Tags: united states, chicago, preacher, bw, man, speaker, irishblogs
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A preacher on State Street, just outside Old Navy. I seem to recall he was there way back in 2003 too.
I didn't listen to anything he said but as I passed he pushed a sheet of paper into my hand. I made to take it but he wanted a quarter for it! In disgust I walked on. I'm not paying for something I won't read anyway!
Even the guys with megaphones on Patrick Street give their propaganda for free.

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Comments:
Haaland
I believe you have captured the Preacher's personality good. He looks a bit bitter and loud. It's not easy making great captures of people in the streets. You made a great one!

I don't like the crop on this one. I feel that it's too wide, and it has too much air on each side. A tighter crop would make it for me. And maybe a higher aperture, more DOF would be nice.
More contrasts could also be recomended, IMHO.

Rated a 7/10 at the Ratings group.
Smart J
don't get it.:)
*Meredith
Fabulous - a shot that tells a lot of story - love those sort. Can't help wondering what that man's life is like - which is what all good portraits should do. (1-2-3)
bbsc30
Great black and white, What emotion. Perfect
1-2-3
danielguip
Nice street shot but I agree with the crop. Still not a perfect eye catching picture. Maybe seeing a passer by would be better, I do not know....

Found this photo in 1-2-3
Donncha @ InPhotos.org
Thanks for all the comments, especially about the crop. I was experimenting with a square composition and I thought displaying the area around him would provide more of a context for him. People from Chicago would certainly recognise him instantly!
I found out a bit more about him. He's 66 years old and his name is Samuel Chambers. Click the link about for more..
JKönig
this is the second time i've come back to this one. it's so good.
PEEJ0E
Great pic - great story!
nicolebriant
this guy continues on these days, can you believe it!!?! i saw him in july 2007 in chicago!!! same guy!!!! weirddddd!!!
alexandrajaraba
yep, he's still there