83/100 Jon
I was in a neighboring town, intending to practice some street photography, when I came upon a group of people serving food to the homeless/hungry on a busy street corner, directly across from a trendy tavern.
"Food, Not Bombs," read the banner in English and Spanish. Just behind the banner sat Jon and another man. I realized, as I began to take their photos, that they were clients of this service, having just finished their much needed meal. Feeling uncomfortable about invading their privacy, I started to walk away, when Jon called out to me saying, "It's OK if you want to take my photo."
I took a few shots of Jon and then left, impressed by the service that was being provided on this street corner and impressed, too, that Jon had invited me to take his photo.
While I did not intend Jon to be my Stranger #83, I am happy to post his photo here. I wish him well and hope that the circumstances of his life improve. I also applaud the good people who serve meals to those in need across our hungry planet.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page<
83/100 Jon
I was in a neighboring town, intending to practice some street photography, when I came upon a group of people serving food to the homeless/hungry on a busy street corner, directly across from a trendy tavern.
"Food, Not Bombs," read the banner in English and Spanish. Just behind the banner sat Jon and another man. I realized, as I began to take their photos, that they were clients of this service, having just finished their much needed meal. Feeling uncomfortable about invading their privacy, I started to walk away, when Jon called out to me saying, "It's OK if you want to take my photo."
I took a few shots of Jon and then left, impressed by the service that was being provided on this street corner and impressed, too, that Jon had invited me to take his photo.
While I did not intend Jon to be my Stranger #83, I am happy to post his photo here. I wish him well and hope that the circumstances of his life improve. I also applaud the good people who serve meals to those in need across our hungry planet.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page<