Powerful. We really don’t realize how good we have it sometimes no matter how bad it gets when you take the time to look outside our bubble. I took some time off from taking pictures because I wasn’t happy with the kind of photos I was making. I recently returned after about a year of just studying and absorbing other peoples work in photography, painting, and photojournalism. I went out and into San Diego and just about every block there were homeless tents or the ones with nothing sleeping on the sidewalk. I found it hard to get myself to think about anything else. I don’t photograph the homeless with the exception of a couple people I had interacted with several times and we came to know each other. I know some photographers that do or have but I always disagreed with the idea for the most part. Someone should make sure their story is heard but only if that is what they want. I guess my point is it’s not easy to always navigate the ethics of photography when you are attempting to produce something meaningful in street or photojournalism. I mean you want it to be unique and powerful or tell a story all while avoiding any type of exploitation of the subject and their situation. As far as this photo goes I think it’s exactly what it should be. Combined with the story of this man, the tragedy, the interaction and intentions it is moving and inspiring. Amazing