Homeless

Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
edited March 5, 2008 in People
Preston, like all other cities (and towns) has it's own share of homeless people around the streets. I found this guy sat in a sunny spot with his Jack Russell. He is often seen, along with others waiting for food and drink money.

I framed the shot fairly tightly to be sure the traffic lights were not in view, and the other people passing by oggling both him and me.

I gave the image a sepia finish though I have 5 other edits, but this one seems the most "apt" because it tells a bit of a story with the man & his dog and his surroundings, and how it clearly shows the gulf between him and "fortunate" folk. I like the way that his poverty is reflected in the offer of two meals for just £20 at the adjacent pub.


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  • Hyllmark92Hyllmark92 Registered Users Posts: 97 Big grins
    edited March 4, 2008
    I like it, you got the capture, and the color fits perfect:)
    And it really got me sad!
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  • ArvanArvan Registered Users Posts: 888 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2008
    Hyllmark92 wrote:
    I like it, you got the capture, and the color fits perfect:)
    And it really got me sad!

    Yea i agree with you..Makes you think what have people done since they dosnt deserve a roof over their heads..Sad.
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    You did a great job framing the shot and I like it for all that you mentioned. However, what struck me immediately was the relationship of the man and dog. Although his living conditions are sad, the two of them seem truly enriched by each other's company. Nice shot.
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    Great photo !
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  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    Thanks folks. :)


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  • zackerzacker Registered Users Posts: 451 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    and he doesnt seem to have been homeless for very long, he seems to be in relitivle good shape, for the shape he's in. As does his dog... its too bad we dont take care of our own instead of bombing people. great shots (did ya flip him some money for the pics?)
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  • atomicjadeatomicjade Registered Users Posts: 69 Big grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    That is sad... a great shot, evokes a lot of emotion. However I have to agree that at first I wasn't sure if he was homeless or not, or if he was just chillin with his dog... he does seem in relatively good shape for being homeless. He also looks like a younger guy... sad :(
  • kitvankitvan Registered Users Posts: 243 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    very sad..:cry

    nice shot! mwink.gif
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  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    zacker wrote:
    (did ya flip him some money for the pics?)

    I gave a quid for a cuppa.


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  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited March 5, 2008
    atomicjade wrote:
    he does seem in relatively good shape for being homeless. He also looks like a younger guy... sad :(

    He is a regular in the city centre. Just sits around all day accepting bits of money. I don't think he begs though.


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