Such a sad scene, possibly a street person. As Jesus said, "the poor are with you always." I remember a trip I took to Philadelphia, PA and walked to the Museum of Fine Arts passed a park with lots of statues and every park bench was covered with the body of a homeless person sleeping. Some were even bathing in the fountains. It felt like I was in a scene from one of those end of the world movies. This is a photo that stirs much emotion.
I agree...it's hard to take street photography...up here in Mammoth I feel like a tourist...and then of course it's such a small town that I'd eventually be known as a photographer geek or some such thing!!! One of these days I'm going to embark on the 100 stranger project..I understand that doing this really helps you get over those feelings!!!
Interesting photo. I love how 'people' photos make you go deeper, they automatically make you think...you need a story to go with the image, so you start to make one up. I can see it happening, you are getting into the London "vibe". Love the single random shoe and the wreath, so much going on here.....great shot.
What a great photo.. I would love to get more photo's of people.. But I don't have the guts to take them.. It's not just the guy That is cool here I love how you made it B&W and that building also looks wonderful..
Very poignant! I know what you mean about taking photographs of complete strangers, it feels so voyeristic, yet it really highlights that everyone has a story to tell. As my girls would say "Keep up your stalking of randoms". It should be a new challenge for us all!! Not easy..but very rewarding!!
Great black and white street scene - I like the way all the detail is on one side of the image whilst the other side is quite plain. It's also social commentary - he's reached the bottom of the pile, sitting there on the bottom step with the wreath beside him. I'm intrigued about the spare shoe. Maybe it's just that - a spare for when one of the others gives up the ghost. I would have thought there would be a market for this photograph but I haven't the knowledge to know where.
Nice shot. I can't do street photography either unless it is unsuspecting. I am not one of those people that can go up to others and ask.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad scene, possibly a street person. As Jesus said, "the poor are with you always." I remember a trip I took to Philadelphia, PA and walked to the Museum of Fine Arts passed a park with lots of statues and every park bench was covered with the body of a homeless person sleeping. Some were even bathing in the fountains. It felt like I was in a scene from one of those end of the world movies. This is a photo that stirs much emotion.
ReplyDeleteI agree...it's hard to take street photography...up here in Mammoth I feel like a tourist...and then of course it's such a small town that I'd eventually be known as a photographer geek or some such thing!!! One of these days I'm going to embark on the 100 stranger project..I understand that doing this really helps you get over those feelings!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, love the black and white!
ReplyDeleteGREAT shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great capture...a bit sad to see. But that is what I love...it's real!
ReplyDeleteInteresting photo. I love how 'people' photos make you go deeper, they automatically make you think...you need a story to go with the image, so you start to make one up. I can see it happening, you are getting into the London "vibe". Love the single random shoe and the wreath, so much going on here.....great shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo.. I would love to get more photo's of people.. But I don't have the guts to take them.. It's not just the guy That is cool here I love how you made it B&W and that building also looks wonderful..
ReplyDeleteVery poignant! I know what you mean about taking photographs of complete strangers, it feels so voyeristic, yet it really highlights that everyone has a story to tell. As my girls would say "Keep up your stalking of randoms". It should be a new challenge for us all!! Not easy..but very rewarding!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great candid shot - lots of telling details and very moving.
ReplyDeleteOh for the story behind it! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat black and white street scene - I like the way all the detail is on one side of the image whilst the other side is quite plain. It's also social commentary - he's reached the bottom of the pile, sitting there on the bottom step with the wreath beside him. I'm intrigued about the spare shoe. Maybe it's just that - a spare for when one of the others gives up the ghost. I would have thought there would be a market for this photograph but I haven't the knowledge to know where.
ReplyDeleteThis photo tells such a great story Justine, looking forward to seeing more of your street photography
ReplyDeleteLove this Justine...I hope to capture something like this one day...lovely work.
ReplyDeletei think i am going to like your london scenes. great shot.
ReplyDeletePowerful..evocative image. I guess London has its street people..just like every other city in the world. A sad but true reality.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, Justine ! I'm sure London will give you lots of opportunities for great street photography, look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Justine! So great in black and white!
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