Ch#33 contribution by Yuri.

[Yuri Pautov]

http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/1959.jpg
*Protest meeting of communists...
Many, many old people here in Russia are sure, that only Stalin could keep our great country in order. Meaning 'democracy' was discredited by new wave politicians... One could find a lot of emotions at the meeting: anger, malicious joy, nostalgia... but all these emotions had a general foundation - total assurance in their rectitude...
Look at this man - he worked hard all his life... And what does he have? Pension about 30-40$? Why those old people from Germany, Japan, US start to live after retirement - they visit other coutries, even have enough money to help others - that's what he says... There was an order here - when Stalin was...
Sorry for such a long story and for my English...
Spasibo,
Yuri

[mslammers]

http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/1959.jpg
*Protest meeting of communists...
Many, many old people here in Russia are sure, that only Stalin could keep our great country in order. Meaning 'democracy' was discredited by new wave politicians... One could find a lot of emotions at the meeting: anger, malicious joy, nostalgia... but all these emotions had a general foundation - total assurance in their rectitude...
Look at this man - he worked hard all his life... And what does he have? Pension about 30-40$? Why those old people from Germany, Japan, US start to live after retirement - they visit other coutries, even have enough money to help others - that's what he says... There was an order here - when Stalin was...
Sorry for such a long story and for my English...
Spasibo,
Yuri
I just learned something. If you post above the photo, the system doesn't think you have any message and gives an error. Anyway, I said "Clearly shows Emotion. Maybe just a bit oversharpened to my eyes"
Good capture. Nice street photo.

[digital faerie]

http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/1959.jpg
*Protest meeting of communists...
Many, many old people here in Russia are sure, that only Stalin could keep our great country in order. Meaning 'democracy' was discredited by new wave politicians... One could find a lot of emotions at the meeting: anger, malicious joy, nostalgia... but all these emotions had a general foundation - total assurance in their rectitude...
Look at this man - he worked hard all his life... And what does he have? Pension about 30-40$? Why those old people from Germany, Japan, US start to live after retirement - they visit other coutries, even have enough money to help others - that's what he says... There was an order here - when Stalin was...
Sorry for such a long story and for my English...
Spasibo,
Yuri
first off lemme say I am in love with this shot! :thumb yes the expression is clear to me, he looks intense about his topic. beautifully shot (as usual!!)

[Charlie Brown]

http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/1959.jpg
*Protest meeting of communists...
Many, many old people here in Russia are sure, that only Stalin could keep our great country in order. Meaning 'democracy' was discredited by new wave politicians... One could find a lot of emotions at the meeting: anger, malicious joy, nostalgia... but all these emotions had a general foundation - total assurance in their rectitude...
Look at this man - he worked hard all his life... And what does he have? Pension about 30-40$? Why those old people from Germany, Japan, US start to live after retirement - they visit other coutries, even have enough money to help others - that's what he says... There was an order here - when Stalin was...
Sorry for such a long story and for my English...
Spasibo,
Yuri

yuri, my friend, let me tell you something. every time i see one of your pictures im proud. its just one of those things, like when you go to a museum or see a play and are moved. im proud to be a part of the human race when i see what beauty we can create. i can only tell you how much i admire your work. keep up the incredible work.



charlie

[Jenny]

I have to say I love your work! Your shots are beautiful! I love this, it is amazing!:clap :clap

[Eric&Susan]

Hey Yuri. You always seem to have a way with people and photographing them just right. I really like this photo:clap


Eric

[Seamus]

http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/1959.jpg
*Protest meeting of communists...
Many, many old people here in Russia are sure, that only Stalin could keep our great country in order. Meaning 'democracy' was discredited by new wave politicians... One could find a lot of emotions at the meeting: anger, malicious joy, nostalgia... but all these emotions had a general foundation - total assurance in their rectitude...
Look at this man - he worked hard all his life... And what does he have? Pension about 30-40$? Why those old people from Germany, Japan, US start to live after retirement - they visit other coutries, even have enough money to help others - that's what he says... There was an order here - when Stalin was...
Sorry for such a long story and for my English...
Spasibo,
Yuri
|t's a great photo Yuri, and it captures a moment that is repeated in every country. I would title it Grumpy old man, because there's one like this in every town.

[ginger_55]

I wouldn't title him grumpy, he looks concerned, ............well, he looks lots of things, but not grumpy.

A Concerned Soviet Citizen
I don't know.


I do know that I have the same problems he does, and I can soooooooo relate.
some of mine are a long story, but I have yet to read a story about a senior who lives like I do.

And I would love to have someone else to get together with and talk about it, like he does. I am sure there are wealthier people in Russia, too. So it is not just where he lives, but if that is his perception, it is true for him.

What he looks to me is like he has a point he is trying to get across to his listener. I don't know how to caption that. I do think I would keep it as Russian, adds something (not true, is my american problem, too), but it is also a Russian problem and I would keep it that way.

I like the photo a lot. More with time. And it isn't a kid. So nice that it isn't another kid.

ginger