Gay Rights Rally

Gsurf1029 · Nov 15, 2008

Went to a gay rights rally on south beach. It was actually a ton of fun.
This shot is of the only guy there against gay rights. Some of the stuff he was saying was just unbelievable. I was shocked. He was almost looking for a fight.

In this particular shot he was arguing with a group of 16 year old jewish girls. Yelling at them actually. Telling them to repent or they will burn in hell.
Close mindedness kills.

keybq · Nov 15, 2008

he looks like he is about to stab someone with that pole

sunlioness · Nov 15, 2008

I was first reading your comments and it was only after I had read them that I scrolled down to see the picture! Just like a had pictured it in my mind, you got the spirit perfectly!

Fox Paw · Nov 15, 2008

A depressing picture, but a good one. Since we're admonished to keep our political views to ourselves, I'll say no more.

Gsurf1029 · Nov 16, 2008

thanks for the comments guys!

anubis404 · Nov 16, 2008

Great shot, and great photojournalism. This looks like something that would appear in the newspaper, but I think it would look better in color.

Artograph · Nov 16, 2008

Nice shot...(a little frightening too) his face is a little dark (or is it my monitor)....it would be great (for photographic purposes) to be able to see all that rage in his eyes.

I disagree about the colour....b&w seems to work....given the shirt he is wearing--it really stands out in b&w.

therustytracks · Nov 17, 2008

this shot has an amazingly awesome mood. you did a great job. I can feel the tension. I really like this shot.

xomikronx · Nov 24, 2008

very tense.

tonymp · Dec 2, 2008

He looks to have missed out Religious Fanatics from his shirt LOL!
Mental illness comes in many forms!
Good shot by the way -you're captured the mood perfectly!

Tony

Big Bully · Dec 2, 2008

I agree, black and white really works with this photo. Color I think would detract from the emotion you get from this guy. And where he is the main thing in focus with the dramatic white and black t-shirt, he is the main focal point in this shot, color would ruin it. Color would bring other things out and move the attention away from the protestor. Great shot! I think you captured the moment perfectly!

stsinner · Dec 2, 2008

Gsurf1029 said:
Went to a gay rights rally on south beach. It was actually a ton of fun.
This shot is of the only guy there against gay rights. Some of the stuff he was saying was just unbelievable. I was shocked. He was almost looking for a fight. Believe it, or not, some people still go to church every weekend and say grace before dinner....

In this particular shot he was arguing with a group of 16 year old jewish girls. Yelling at them actually. Telling them to repent or they will burn in hell.
Close mindedness kills.

First of all, you're obviously advocating on bahalf of homesexuals, which I believe is against the forum rules.

It would be possible to post this shot without the lecture and capture the same emotion.

Without expressing an opinion either way-It's not close mindedness when it's against your religion.. It's called sticking to your morals and not bowing to the pressures of society.

That said, I do believe that yelling at gays is abusive and wrong, however, they're effectively doing the same by getting in the public's face and forcing people to choose. They should know that there will be trouble.
You can't honestly expect to hold a rally advocating that side of such a hot-button issue and not expect problems. It is very offensive to some.

Artograph · Dec 2, 2008

stsinner said:
First of all, you're obviously advocating on bahalf of homesexuals, which I believe is against the forum rules.

It would be possible to post this shot without the lecture and capture the same emotion.

Without expressing an opinion either way-It's not close mindedness when it's against your religion.. It's called sticking to your morals and not bowing to the pressures of society.

That said, I do believe that yelling at gays is abusive and wrong, however, they're effectively doing the same by getting in the public's face and forcing people to choose. They should know that there will be trouble.
You can't honestly expect to hold a rally advocating that side of such a hot-button issue and not expect problems. It is very offensive to some.

Blah, blah, blah....I don't think the original poster (or any other reponders) overstepped boundries. I do however think YOU have. Also, just to let you know...some will find your post highly offensive. Me included.

Now....do you have anything to say about the PHOTO??? :er:

stsinner · Dec 2, 2008

Artograph said:
Blah, blah, blah....I don't think the original poster (or any other reponders) overstepped boundries. I do however think YOU have. Also, just to let you know...some will find your post highly offensive. Me included.

Now....do you have anything to say about the PHOTO??? :er:

If the photo alone was posted, I might have, but I was distracted by the politics.

I think it's a great picture. Taken at just the right time, and almost as if the guy was oblivious to the photographer.