From Wikipedia: An "Environmental Portrait, Theme #86, is a portrait executed in the subject's usual environment, such as in their home or workplace, and typically illuminates the subject's life and surroundings. The term is most frequently used of a genre of photography.
Inner city life in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. Every block. Every street. Every day. People working at living. I like the contrast of the well kept neighborhood in the background against the man walking those same streets, salvaging cans for a living. And the fence like a barrier between the two lives.
Great find and even better image, love the processing!
ReplyDeletePoignant Social Comment!
ReplyDeleteA fine story shot too.
ReplyDeleteExcellent - well thought out and composed.
ReplyDelete