I think that you and Audrey know me well enough to know that my intentions were not to embarrass anyone. When I began to take this photo, she was entirely in a different position. She is a vendor that I see quite often. This was an extremely hot day, and all I noticed was how she was trying to stay cool and covered over in what shade she had. I saw her sitting in her environment and that is what compelled me to take the photograph. For the life of me, I had no idea that this image would elicit such anger, hatred, insults, I received on other social media where I posted this. I did not see this image as disrespectful or demeaning.
Keith–you are right that I know you well enough, and I know that it is never your intention to embarrass whoever you are photographing. When I saw this photo, I thought of, as a young girl, always being told how to sit. Always. Old habits die hard.
I still remain in awe of the people you photograph. No disrespect or demeaning was intended and if it came across that way, I apologize.
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The photograph is about an unexpected, unguarded encounter in the street and the visual tension created by the woman’s pose, clothing, surroundings, and the people moving around us.
Her face is NOT what she needs to cover up! 😬😂
Thinking the same.
I think that you and Audrey know me well enough to know that my intentions were not to embarrass anyone. When I began to take this photo, she was entirely in a different position. She is a vendor that I see quite often. This was an extremely hot day, and all I noticed was how she was trying to stay cool and covered over in what shade she had. I saw her sitting in her environment and that is what compelled me to take the photograph. For the life of me, I had no idea that this image would elicit such anger, hatred, insults, I received on other social media where I posted this. I did not see this image as disrespectful or demeaning.
Keith–you are right that I know you well enough, and I know that it is never your intention to embarrass whoever you are photographing. When I saw this photo, I thought of, as a young girl, always being told how to sit. Always. Old habits die hard.
I still remain in awe of the people you photograph. No disrespect or demeaning was intended and if it came across that way, I apologize.
The photograph is about an unexpected, unguarded encounter in the street and the visual tension created by the woman’s pose, clothing, surroundings, and the people moving around us.