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	Mumbai India

in need of...

*** PING ***

Have you ever asked yourself what you really need, not what you want?
And what do the others need? Are you there for that someone when he/she needs you?

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Patricia Lay-Dorsey		09-Dec-2007 15:54
Oh my god, Ai Li. This one leaves me speechless. I can't even bring up any words except to say you are an extraordinary observer of life, and I hope you never stop taking photographs.

Charukesi		19-May-2007 15:36
I am struck speechless by this image! as Phil has said, this is a study in incongruous juxtaposition of elements. outstanding.

SimplePhotography		17-Apr-2007 19:54
I'm speechless. It's so perfect! Dark and light on one side, the other way around on the other side. And then the meaning you show us. I'm absolutely stunned by this image. It's possibly the best you ever came up with.

Vipin Mayer		09-Feb-2007 14:38
an image that speak.AL,you have really mastered the art of creating such images, you are an inspiration.keep posting.V

Steve H		06-Feb-2007 21:35
Another magnificent image - and another vote

Bill Harris		06-Feb-2007 18:45
Just about perfect Ai li.

Niall O'Shea		05-Feb-2007 16:24
Slef-evidently awesome capture. Any photographer would be proud to have taken this. Voted.

Sue Robertson		04-Feb-2007 04:17
Speechless. v

Tommy Gunn		03-Feb-2007 22:19
this image has left me in awe.Fantastic work. V

Roy Birger Nilsen		02-Feb-2007 19:24
A mighty powerful statement in this shot,a masterpiece in the tradition of the greatest reportage photographers,just wonderful!V:-)

Ann LT		02-Feb-2007 03:11
Fantastic juxtaposition!!

Stu Egan		01-Feb-2007 23:36
Incredible. The message is clear and hard hitting. It's sad to see; it makes me think this man has lost hope...the nearest he'll get to it is this drawing. Either that or (some kind of) salvation is within reach, staring him in the face...but he's not open to it.

Ros		01-Feb-2007 08:54
Dramatic and powerful. Well done!

Richard Calmes		01-Feb-2007 02:09
A very thought provoking image! V

TimA		01-Feb-2007 00:00
"Tell me what to do oh Lord" says the picture on the left. It's really not that difficult to work out from the image on the right... ~v~

De'Carr Studio		31-Jan-2007 23:31
Very powerful image, Al Vote

Jim Ross		31-Jan-2007 21:55
Great find.. Well captured, works really well in B&W..

Rob Rosetti		31-Jan-2007 19:13
Yes. Powerful shot.. I need love and self esteem..

Kathy Pedersen		31-Jan-2007 15:20
An amazing powerful image, outstanding~ Voted

H.L.Tam		31-Jan-2007 14:19
A powerful image !

JD		31-Jan-2007 12:41
This is a very symbolic juxtaposition. One could argue that the spiritual is a luxury, in the area of the "Want", and not in the area of the "Need" - and in the same range, helping the other is also something that is not part of the Need. An Excellent street image, Ai Li.

Martha Albuquerque		31-Jan-2007 11:30
Amazing composition, full of dramaticity. My vote. That's my question so many times, Ai Li ..

Enny		31-Jan-2007 10:18
a great and touching image.

Adrian Reilly		31-Jan-2007 10:15
I think this is up amongst your finest work AL.It shows that there is always hope even if you are down and out.If you have faith in something or someone comfort comes. Amazing juxtaposition!!!!! Im envious of your growing talent. Ade

Suwanee Lennon		31-Jan-2007 07:18
Very powerful and expressive image! The contrast is startling. Excellent! V

Victoria		31-Jan-2007 07:15
Fabulous composition, i love this one soooooooooo much, brilliant indeed!!!!!Yes, i love " what is your need', fabulous ineed...touch our soul..cheers

Azlin Ahmad		31-Jan-2007 06:21
This is excellent work, Ai Li, well composed, effective b&w but mostly thought provoking. A very powerful image. Well done, my big vote.

sushislee		31-Jan-2007 06:12
exellent composition a,d so strong!

Kal Khogali		31-Jan-2007 04:30
!!WoW! What a great image Ai Li. I like most that the cry for faith is so loud on the left. The bright light maybe even hope. In the end this man on the ground can only sleep and dream of hope. It is what he needs right now, more than anything. One of your greatest street image. Thankyou for the link ;-)K

J. Scott Coile		31-Jan-2007 04:23
Emotional and moving photojournalistic juxtaposition (try to say that 5 times fast). Vote.

Roe..		31-Jan-2007 04:04
I'm moved by this amazing image..I try to be there..maybe I should try more often..thanks for the reminder..v

Phil Douglis		31-Jan-2007 04:01
When I saw Kal's image yesterday, I was stunned by its multiplicity of incongruous juxtapositions. I am just as stunned by those I see in your image as well, Ai Li. I am sure Kal will be as well. Let me salute them: back view vs front view, hands aloft vs hands relaxed, awareness vs comatose, painted symbols vs. living symbol, dieties vs. mortals, positives vs negative, exploding sun vs exploding plant, and those are just for starters. In the end, both you and Kal are making thoughtful social commentaries on urban life in the two most populated countries on earth.

EDIT CREATIVE COLLECTIVE		31-Jan-2007 03:41
needs vs want... what a wonderful contrast... would you trade what you need most for what you want at the moment?...Chiara.

petem		31-Jan-2007 03:33
Excellent!

soulis		31-Jan-2007 03:19
Excellent work. Voted.

Doug Kessler		31-Jan-2007 03:06
Pong: http://www.pbase.com/dougkess/image/72237676

Jen Bixler		31-Jan-2007 02:57
A perfect spot to rest weary bones.

Doug Kessler		31-Jan-2007 02:57
The juxtaposition is alarming and touching all at once. I think all we need is love. Voted

Dan Chusid		31-Jan-2007 02:55
PONG: http://www.pbase.com/camera0bug/image/69945217

Cindi Smith		31-Jan-2007 02:45
Oh my Al Li! This really speaks to my heart! Very emotional and moving shot. God is always there when we need him so we should be there for those that need us! Huge vote!

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