Rome
Uploaded: December 02, 2008
Taken on a walk while in Rome in March 08. Beggar outside of a church. It's so sad to see these people. Topaz Adjust used to bring out details, cropped. Thanks for looking, :)
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A100
Mary Beth Aiello December 02, 2008
Great comp and color, Mary. #1044877Milan Banik December 02, 2008
like this composition #6839616Jean E. Hildebrant December 02, 2008
A wonderful find, Mary! It really shows the enormity of the church. Sad to think she has to beg! #6839621Joy Rector December 02, 2008
what a fantastic shot #6840217Dr Silly December 02, 2008
Yes it is sad. My guess is did the church help her. If not that is sad. :O)Mary E. Lake December 02, 2008
Mary Beth, Milan, Jean, Joy, Dr Silly, thank you all for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it. :) #6841677Gina Cormier December 03, 2008
Powerful image and comp. Just beautiful! #6845923Mary E. Lake December 03, 2008
Again, thank you so much Gina for all your support!! :) #6846117Courtenay Vanderbilt December 03, 2008
Another poignant image and beautifully presented Mary. #6846400Mary E. Lake December 05, 2008
Many thanks Courtenay & Janet, it is such a sad thing to see. #6856012Corinne M. Thompson December 06, 2008
Very well done Mary, I love the treatment used here! #6860501Mary E. Lake December 07, 2008
Many thanks Corinne, much appreciated, :) #6862437Joseph M. Muench December 13, 2008
Lovely composition...tells a story well.Mary E. Lake December 13, 2008
Thank you very much Joseph, :) #6889181Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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