September 9, 2011

A FEW COINS IN HIS HANDS




It was April last year. He was on the street and begging.

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Posted by Tatjana Parkacheva at 8:25 AM

103 comments:

  1. Cafe PasadenaSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    You caught him in a moment of thot.
    I've collected a few similar to this. But I've yet to post them for pubic consumption. 1 Day!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    You've captured the dirt of the streets and the joy of a few coins so well.

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  3. Rosie GanSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    All your black and white photos a re stunning, but this one tells a story.
    Rosie

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  4. Jidhu JoseSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    great work

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  5. AnnabellaSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    The light in your photography is always incredible. Great shot Tatjana.

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  6. thomasSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Life goes on,no matter how.

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  7. namakiSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    This is a great black and white picture ! The shadows are incredible !

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  8. Laurie On The PrairieSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for checking out my Sky Watch Friday post. I like your work and I am shooting more black and white these days. The words that accompany your work are so very complimentary. Have a great weekend. xoxo from The Prairie.

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  9. MridulaSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    A reminder of how kind life has been to me! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Love this shot. Love it in black and white.

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  11. JanetSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Very effective, and I hope his situation is better now.

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  12. AartiSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Love the b&w..somehow i feel these shots bring out more life in the pic than the colour ones!! :D

    Love your name, Tatjana....

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  13. LesleySeptember 9, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I love this, with just a hint of his face...

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  14. Penelope NotesSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    The man looks to me as if he is wondering what he should do with the little money he holds in his hand. The shadows on the pavement to his left and to his right represent alternate paths to move forward.

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  15. nonizamboniSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Your photos are always so interesting!
    Thank you for sharing your eye and what captures your interest.

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  16. jabblogSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    . . . and why? Why are there beggars in affluent countries? What is wrong with our society?
    Your photo asks so many questions.

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  17. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoySeptember 9, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wow. Your pictures always tell such stories. This one is beautiful.

    Thanks so much for stopping by to say hi,

    Kathy M.

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  18. Kim, USASeptember 9, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    When I see someone like this my heart aches. I hope he buy food for that little money he got. ^_^

    Sky View

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  19. DimpleSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    You caught the dirt of the street on his jacket and the combed hair and trimmed beard, as well...he may have needed to beg, but he is still a person who cares.

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  20. HalcyonSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Love your b&w shots.

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  21. KarineSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    A very powerful image.

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  22. SheriSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I think the same as Aarti! Your photos generate so much feeling. Love this one!

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  23. Mickie BrownSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    What amazing shots you get of "people on the street". You capture a slice of "real life". Excellent. Have a nice weekend. Mickie :)

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  24. Anna Carin AhlanderSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    A moment is captured in this picture. Great shot and angle!
    perfect in B/W
    Regards Anna

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  25. BirgittaSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Like your style! Another great shot!

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  26. Stewart MSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Hi there - interesting how many of your recent shots of people are not taken from ground level - either from above or below. I think it makes me think harder about what you are doing with the picture.

    Great work!

    Stewart M - Australia

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  27. edenSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful B and W photo.

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  28. GreensboroDailyPhotoSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Black and white adds to the poignancy of this moment.

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  29. CandaceSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    What a great capture! The perspective is awesome. Love, love, love this shot!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    very beautiful!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    It's sad, but very real. A great photo.

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  32. TorAaSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Thoughtful - it is

    Thanks for your comment

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  33. PegSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    They say a picture speaks a thousand words. This one says it all, I think. Excellent shot. Thanks for stopping by my site, too.

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  34. CarverSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Excellent shot. It speaks volumes.

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  35. Betsy BrockSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Photography...you do your hobby well! Gorgeous!

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  36. NatureFootstepSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    catching the moment! Well done. :)

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  37. Spare Parts and PicsSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Great candid shot to raises so many questions...

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  38. Tommy Andre NekkoySeptember 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    interesting angle on a portrait picture - good work from you

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  39. ElisabethSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Excellent image!

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  40. theconstantwalkerSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    A wonderful image...

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  41. Pearl MapleSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    very effective photo

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  42. DragonstarSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    A really fine photo.

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  43. MarkSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    A stunning shot that like all good photographs makes one think about the subject.

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  44. TashSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Heartbreaking. He looks big and strong. A really emotional, moving photo. Great work, Tatjana.

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    You have the knack of capturing real emotion in your shots and your B&W tones and textures are beautiful.

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  46. TessSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Very interesting shot! I see a lot of people like him around our city.

    Enjoy your weekend and hope to visit here again next week :)

    Tess

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  47. MarianeSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Oh that is an awesome image. Great angle :) great motif

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  48. Ms. BeckySeptember 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    this tells a beautiful yet sad story. very very nice Tatjana. happy day to you.

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  49. genieSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    A beautiful and touching capture with lovely lighting. This simple man with the coins in his hands says so much. genie

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  50. RajeshSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Nice shot with great clarity.

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  51. SandyCarlsonSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Your photos captures the dignity of this man.

    sandycarlson.net

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  52. GattinaSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    This picture is better than a whole story !

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  53. MerikeSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Unique! I like your style very mutch.

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  54. IndraniSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Very touching.
    Great capture.

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  55. FranciscaSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    A fine evocative monochrome image with great clarity.

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  56. JoySeptember 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Tatjanna .. how true is it that a picture says so much more than words can .. evry detail has a story of its own. Perfection .. so many emotions !
    Joy

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  57. AlSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    He's so focused on what's in his hands, it's a great shot. I almost thought he was a statue at first.

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  58. TaniaSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Very touching street photo. Great work!

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  59. BLOGitseSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Nice shot!
    Greetings from Helsinki!

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  60. Bengts fotobloggSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Great black and white photo, great shot.

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  61. KaoriSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    A very meaningful photo. I love that you did it in B&W.

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  62. MildredSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Great shot! So touching and so expressive!

    ¤ À bientôt ¤

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  63. Full-On-ForwardSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    A Masterpiece-- Do you have to get your subjects permission? I always wondered?

    Loving IT!!!!

    Regards,

    JOhn

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  64. Full-On-ForwardSeptember 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    OH--Initially--it was so clear and perfect--I though it was a statue! That's a compliment!! ;-)

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  65. Tina´s PicStorySeptember 11, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Your photos are always great! :)

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  66. JazzbumpaSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Very poignant scene. Great capture.

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  67. LVSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    I truly enjoyed visiting and seeing your heart warming post. There are still many out there just like this man.

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  68. lina@happy familySeptember 12, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Very dramatic and full of story...
    My late visit here :)

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  69. NeabearSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Thank you for visiting my SSS post! Such interesting images in your photos!

    ~Linnea

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  70. EbieSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I wonder where he is now? Nice composition!

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  71. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Wow!! This is so interesting and really perfect!!

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  72. AndreaSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Dramatic Black and White:a very good picture.

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  73. BalaphotoSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Great report pictures!!Congrats!!!

    salut, Barcelona

    Francesc

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  74. PattiSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Beautiful photo, but so much sadness is in it.

    Your use of black and white inspires me to try it again.

    Thanks for visiting me.

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  75. E Makes ArtSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Your photos always hold my attention. Beautiful shot!

    xoEsther

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  76. craftygreenpoetSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    excellent light and texture in this thoughtful photo

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  77. NayanaSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Its amazing how you capture the people..it tells a story..

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  78. Francesco MirandaSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Your pictures always tell interesting stories...

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  79. Tatjana ParkachevaSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Thank you all for comments.

    Regards and best wishes for all

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  80. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    one beggar
    three coins in his hand
    all his wealth

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  81. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    You caught the man in a very special way so from above. I like it.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend!

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  82. From The HeartSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Your photography is outstanding..technically good...but with so much heart!I loved all the pictures.
    Blessings on you and your camera!
    Shirley

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  83. LauraSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    a beautiful heartbreaking-opening photo Tatjana.

    xo

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  84. VernzSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    this has so much to say.. great pic :)

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  85. Malgorzata IngstadSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    The picture it self in B & W is very, very good. Expression is tauching.

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  86. BirgittaSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Like your style! Another great b&w shot!

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  87. StashaSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Very dramatic, I really like the angeles you take photos from.

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  88. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I like your pictures very much!!!!!


    greetings and thanks for visiting my blog,
    Willeke


    www.willekedelachambre.nl

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  89. B i r g i t t aSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I like your way of taking pictures and give them headlines!

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  90. MyMaracasSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Great capture, and wonderful tones too. Perfect in black and white.

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  91. ruthiSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    your picture speaks for itself.

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  92. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I have always beenn afraid to take pictures of live subjects without their permission, but you captured him very nicely.

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  93. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Impressive shot.I like it. :)

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  94. strandskatanSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Very good as always

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  95. PhyllisSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    a moving photograph - you caught the shot perfectly

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  96. ShandaSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Love this one!

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  97. Lisa-Marie JordanSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Cool shot! I love the angle!

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  98. Chubskulit RoseSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Those last few coins are worth millions for the time being.

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  99. RejenSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    wonderful shot...;D

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  100. http://graceolsson.com/blogSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    hello,

    I´ve sent you a message qhen I was in Phristina...I don´t know if you received it-.--I´m sorry but as I was together with other people, I couldn´t be in Skopje, wehn I promised you.
    Nice day

    Great shot

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  101. FotografaireSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    What a lovely and inspiring capture of mood and moment.

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  102. LeoviJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Wonderful B & W, I like the light and textures, a great photo. Greetings.

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  103. Anna Carin AhlanderFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    A absolute winning foto in my opinion. Super catch!!
    Thanks for comment on my blog!
    Anna

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