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For Some the Gates are Closed by *dougbtn:icondougbtn:

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While returning home today I went to get a train and could not help but be moved as this guy was shifted from the station concourse. We all know that there is a story here, I left the Stella can in though it ruined the framing.

For some the gates are truly never open.

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Given 2002-10-26

life isn't just about pretty pictures. journalistic photography shows the sadder part of life, and you know when the photography suceeded when he made the photograph powerful without being trite. For Some the Gates are Closed by dougbtn doesn't really need that elaborate introduction - all it needs is a look and a reflection. (Selected by +olya) (Featured by `olya)

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~chavez Sep 22, 2002, 9:54:20 AM
this is a very expressive capture. its very impressive doug.
touching. great work
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~shiiizzzam Sep 22, 2002, 9:59:33 AM
Very moving photo. I just got home from church and this is very humbling. Thanks for sharing it. A heart of compassion:) (Smile)

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`alphakx Sep 22, 2002, 10:09:00 AM
nice capture!

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`r0b Sep 22, 2002, 10:18:01 AM
really good photo.

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~chavez Sep 22, 2002, 10:24:45 AM
this is a fav. of course.
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~danisan Sep 22, 2002, 10:31:23 AM
I must admit that I often have mixed feelings, most of them not good, whenever I get approached by panhandlers. But this is a fellow who probably never had a choice or a chance. I am all the more thankful for all that I have. And this makes me feel as though I have no right to complain about anything...


PS on a lighter note, I love Stella and had yet another nostalgic pang when I saw that can (screw the framing!)

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~narang99 Sep 22, 2002, 10:33:55 AM
Hey!
I rember seeing loads of guys like this in India, i like the photo alot
It's deppresing to see photos like this.....
But in a way, this is life, it's not alllways fancy images......
good stuff

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~pixel-ated Sep 22, 2002, 11:40:25 AM
very moving

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~hawkboi Sep 22, 2002, 12:56:59 PM
Very emotional. After being depressed about seeing things like this, it makes me realize how thankful I am for the life that I live.

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~jade Sep 22, 2002, 1:05:59 PM
Phenomenal photo, Doug. I really love the blur of the gate which sort of lends more to the idea of your title.... really love how the focus is on him... I like how you captured the smoke in the air around him. An emotional piece. It's difficult to see and we often turn away... but since you've captured it on film, it makes it more difficult to turn away.

Thank you for sharing this piece. Excellent work!

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