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Published: 2005-01-05 18:09:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 3346; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 277
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Sorta a series I guess you could say. This is inspired by the greed in this world, or perhaps just America. I find it sorta sad that America has alot of money whereas other countries maybe do not so. There is poverty in America and with this President it has much more chances of becoming even more prevailent. Working at the grocery store has taught me so much about humanity and moneys coexistence. I am sadly a penny collector. Pennies can add up. I am cheap because I sorta have to be. I am not rich. Many people leave their change after buying groceries, especially pennies, they do not care about the small change. Only problem is they put that money right back into the corporate grocery store. All the change adds up! But when it comes to big bills they want it all.Other people, homeless, hungry, or third world countries, would love those added up pennies. Ask any guy standing their with a cup downtown begging for "change"
But when it comes to big bills we all get greedy. Money is what runs the world. Big money runs the people.
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money money money...personally i hate it, but in todays world its a necessary evil. People dont even believe you when you tell them that you dont care about money!!!
Its become as default as breathing...pretty sad
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Well thing is because in a sense we all do care about money. Take a look at if you had none what so ever...You might care about it then. Or at least not take it for granted when you happen to come upon some. We all use money, more than we should. I wish we didn't but its a sad fact. In the US we are sold the belief that the more NEW products you buy the happier you will be, the less bored you will be. But it creates a cycle, because there is always something new!!! I just wish the gov't and the corporations that support it were not so greedy. They could stop spending money on sending troops to god knows where searching for god knows what, and start sending money to AIDS funds they promised or schools that are left behind. And they can stop petitioning to lower taxes for the rich and give it to the dAmn homeless. 
I am glad you like the photo, I really appreciate the fav
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Hmm, thing is money is a subject that we could discuss from hours and hours. The problem lies withen us, do we have the courage to give up all worldly things we pocess? NO, its just that it sounds good when someone says that "One person can start a revolution", but i have kind of given hope on it actually hapenning in todays time. Things and people dont change, somehow i just cant figure how how people dont realize that all this technology and money and inventions we make dont do us any good, come to think of it, we have internet and space probs on Mars and we have people dying in Africa of hunger...just does not make sence.
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exactly. Well put. I find it ironic that the country with the most money will lend its armies but won't lend its cash flow. Yeah we can but into peoples business when we feel it is convenient but we can't if its only convenient for them. Sad world. It does take one to start...but it s very hard to get a flow going...people are generally lazy, and I am not one to talk.
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This is awsome....going straight to my favs
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I like to collect up the change people leave and put it in a donation tin
I love the concept behind this photo, and well the photo itself is stunning! There isnt really anything more I can add to it haha, because you have said it all so eloquently with your picture! Great job! My only complaint perhaps is that it is a little close to the right hand border...
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I know, I wish is was cut off a little bit differently on the border, but in the end I just kept it. I actually just ordered a print to see it in a 14by8 or whatever the size is, and it actually turned out pretty cool. Although In a bigger print, the space looks like it should have text, something pertaining to poverty or something. I appreciate the fav and the kind comments and critique!
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No worries! I think it is very deserving! It really struck me! I had (and still do) plan to check out more of your gallery when I have more time!
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wow.. u r such a thinker. i like the concept but i was only able to read the description becase the photo is equally good. how did u get this effect over a white background. i love the shadow underneatch the bill
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Well the white background is just by using slower shutter speed to get more white and to also use higher contrast. I cant remember if I used a flash at all 
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So cool and nice picture. The dollar falls ! lol. Very nice work, I like the idea. Peace
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I like it... a fav+ for sure.
I have to admit I like your style.
Peace.
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The title is very matching to the piece... somehow i think words + images give a whole set of other meanings that never need to be implicitly stated. Good work.
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thanx for the kind words. I appreciate that
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It's almost as if my shot and yours go hand in hand..kinda sorta
The fact that this is so simplistic makes it appealing and the message stands on its own. Had you even left it without a description I think people would understand the meaning here. I enjoy the abtractness..its just different seeing the focal point in the bottom right corner.
All in all I totally dig it, money can present such great themes, this is certainly one of those examples
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Yeah, well I wanted the focal point to be a quarter of the picture. I wanted the rest to seem clean rather than dirty like trash. Sorta a representation of how money can make clean places dirty. Thank you for the comments
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money are greed are two of the most corrupt things in our world. we place so much emphasis on material possessions and how much money we have that we overlook more important things. people with little money always seem happeier to me, dont know why, but they do. they find what they need out of life and what is most important. i envy them in that respect. we live in such a geredy world :shakesfist: great pic btw, so simple, yet so meaningful.
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thank you, well said! I think that alot of times the poor can be more happy because they do not know the feeling of material goods. In a rich society, being poor can make people feel unhappy due to the structure of things. They always have to struggle to survive and maintain proper living. Welfare is insane. The cost of living is insane.
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speaking of well put
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I truly love ur concept im deff ading this to favs
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thank you. Im glad people like the concept on this one. I think it is because everyone sorta can feel this concept in some perspective. It is something all around us, something, no matter which nation, we all use, abuse, and lose.
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Very true, I truly think money is the main cause many nations leave in destruction and poverty makes u feel bad for owning such a destructive wepaon in your hand
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oh nice concept. I will have to do something with that! I love the weapon idea. It is true though. It can cause such harm to nations expecially when other nations are spoiled rich.
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Well in many countires the government just does not now how to handel their money yet with some u would be surprised how they really invest it well..
sorry for the late reply
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no they don't. Some countries are ok with it, but the general public is not!
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very good shot! I like the composition you have used as well as the lighting - good series concept and particularly good title for this one
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thanx for the watch and fav. I appreciate it
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awesome!!!!! cant do a critique other than that
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thanx. That's alright I spose I don't need a critique
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like this one alot.... seems that people only seem to care when there is money to be made.
cs
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yup
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very true message. I like photography that tells a message of some sort. Good idea!
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thank you
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WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW
money is a pretty fuck ehm.....
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I saw you in someone's.....picture.....you have commented the pic.....I saw your avatar and I klick....its simple
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oh I was just wondering, I dont usually get new people to my page often...I'm not popular
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I visit a lot of new pages......per day.....but I dont leave to many comments .......just when I like it....or I see its a potential good photographer
I know...I not perfect....
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You said you only comment when you see a potential photographer, so I take it thats why you didnt comment on mine
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......you're kidding me?!?!??! ohhhhhhh
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no, should I be kidding??
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yes you should be kidding because iยดve commented your work
you mean girl!!!!!!!
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lol yeah after I told you that you didnt comment you only favored lol so you came back to comment you wierdo
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