PhotoArchival Posted September 21, 2007 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...at the Thompson Center. A reason why I always have my camera! I went to the thompson center to get some prints on my break at work around 3:30pm... When I went to leave I was held "hostage" by protestors from this group called A.D.A.P.T. (From the Chicago Sun-Times) ...After a protest that eventually closed the Thompson Center Tuesday, disabled activists and Gov. Blagojevich's office agreed on plans they say will help move the disabled from nursing homes to community settings. Protesters initially blocked elevators and escalators inside the building. By Tuesday afternoon, more than 200 demonstrators shut the building down completely by blocking doors with their wheelchairs, including the entrances to the train station. The blockade ended about 5 p.m. when the governor's representatives agreed to some of the group's demands, which included proposals Blagojevich's office said it had already planned to carry out. Activists want the state to spend less money sending disabled people to nursing homes and other institutions. The money saved, they say, should pay for assistance programs that would enable disabled people to live in their own homes. Since I couldn't leave...I walked around and took a couple of shots Luckily work was understanding! Check out the COOL dog on the last shot with the lady about to run me over! MP + Cron' Collapsible. Thanks for looking! and C&C welcome! Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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azzo Posted September 21, 2007 Share #2 Posted September 21, 2007 Lovely set of images Amado and it seems that their protest can be justified. In fact...your last shot takes #1 place IMO...really cool looking dog Lovely framing and tonality throughout. Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted September 22, 2007 Share #3 Posted September 22, 2007 Amado - As so frequently happens, I'm in complete agreement with Ivan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted September 22, 2007 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2007 I am in full agreement with Ivan and Stuart. Excellent set of pictures with the last one being #1 for me also. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted September 22, 2007 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2007 As you said, it always pays to have your camera with you, good job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted September 22, 2007 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2007 Great pictures, I really like number 3 at the bottom of the escalator, which seems to highlight their situation. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted September 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you all for the encouraging comments! I found it a bit difficult to approach this at first, but got over that as I started clicking. Thanks! Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker Posted September 24, 2007 Share #8 Posted September 24, 2007 Amado, I'm in agreement with all that has been said - excellent rapportage and I also particularly like the combination of humour and menace of the last one! I hope they succeed in their protest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted September 26, 2007 Thanks Keith! And everyone again! Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted September 26, 2007 Share #10 Posted September 26, 2007 Great series of shots. You wouldn't want to meet the last lady down a dark alley at night! Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks Charlie! I don't know that I would want to get in her way either, but there were witnesses this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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