Sonel has given the unlikely prompt of ‘footwear’ as the subject for this week’s photo editing challenge. Hmmmm. I started with this shot of a happy busker thoroughly enjoying himself, entertaining passersby on a Saturday afternoon in Ottawa …
I decided to try to portray something of the reality of life on the streets for the down and out … the loss of identify .. people looking around you and through you but never at you …
the bleakness of day to day … trying to gather enough change so you can have money in your pocket …
and the harsh realities … of endless days and few prospects.
Edited in Sagelight, I cropped for focus, applied an HDR effect for a harder edge and used presets under the tone blender option.
Beyond the Brush 
Your edits are very effective in depicting your words. Excellent job on this prompt! The middle one is my favorite.
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Thank you, Meghan, I really appreciate that feedback.
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Did you intend your description to be poetry?
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Ahh, Gilly, thank you 🙂
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What a beautiful and soulful post Lynne. Great photo and I just love the edits! Thanks for a stunning entry and share. Well done! 😀
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Appreciated, thanks, Sonel.
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