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This is Kim, he is a homeless man living in Tampa. I met him downtown Friday during lunch and asked him if I could take his photo. He agreed and we began to talk.

 

He has a Bachelors Degree in Fluid Thermal Engineering. In his own words he's had a "stretch of bad luck" and needed some time to get himself "back on track". He lost his job after breaking two pieces of equipment where he worked totaling over $10, 000.00. After speaking with him for some time I believe he has a problem with alcohol...but otherwise a very nice man with a genuine smile.

 

He collects cans to recycle at $.88 / lb, and tells me he can get around $5.00 for a full bag of crushed cans. I gave him what I could, and wanted it to be more by the time I was done.

 

I took several shots while we were talking, shook his hand, and left with a different outlook on my world..

 

We are all connected. Even though sometimes it's scary to look into a stranger's eyes, you may be looking into a mirror of your past or future. Be good to one another.

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Uploaded on May 26, 2007
Taken on May 25, 2007