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She Went West

On the boardwalk of Venice Beach, California this unknown young homeless woman told her story of moving west to find a better life. Instead she fell in with the wrong crowd that took her down the wrong path. With only herself to blame by her own account, she is still hopeful.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Bronze

Film/Analog

Non Professional

Honorable Mention

Portrait

Non Professional

Honorable Mention

People

Non Professional

Nominee

Street

Non Professional

She Went West

On the boardwalk of Venice Beach, California this unknown young homeless woman told her story of moving west to find a better life. Instead she fell in with the wrong crowd that took her down the wrong path. With only herself to blame by her own account, she is still hopeful.

About Artist

Wesley Barker

Wesley Barker

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Abstract, Architecture, Film/Analog, Landscapes, Minimalism, Minimalism, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Still Life, Street, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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