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[Note: This was a conversation I had months before COVID-19. I'm not connecting with anyone during this time].
Russell sells Streetwise magazines on the Corner of Lake and Clark. My guess is he sells a lot of them from his attitude and positivity. He was smiling even before we started talking. Then he told me he was featured on the inside of this week's issue. Sure enough, he was. This is the kind of guy you want working in your organization. Dedicated, a hard worker, willing to earn his keep in the sun, rain, snow, wind--all with a smile on his face. Good people are everywhere.
File: 2022004-0546
Wine Street, Bristol, South West of England, United Kingdom, on Saturday 9th of July 2022.
About the photograph.
This photograph was taken on outside the Vintry Building on Wine Street, looking towards northeast.
The Bristol Pride march was still ongoing, and I think this was more or less the halfway point of the march.
At this point, I stopped walking along, and decided to stay in position, try to take as many shots as I could of the people walking past. I was looking for anything interesting to take shots of.
I started taking those photos, I figured that as people are coming towards me, they tend to move to their left, as if to “overtake” me, and in doing so, may leave a bit of a gap, I hoped maybe to get a chance to take a few shots showing the depth of the convey of people.
I don’t know, it’s just at this point, I couldn’t find anything interesting enough to take photos of.
After a few minutes of shooting in this place, there was a nearby Tesco Express and I grabbed a bottle of cool water, because the weather was really hot.
About the event.
Bristol Pride is an annual festival held over couple of weeks, promoting equality for the various LGBT+ people, with a march through the city at a weekend.
The Bristol Pride started life in 1977 as a fundraiser for the local LGBT community, and evolved into an annual event held every year. There was a gap of only some years between 1994 to 2010 when it was restarted.
The 2022 march started at Castle Park, near Castle Street. The route took them past Cabot Circus, and went around the major shopping area by using The Horsefair and Union Street, and as they went down Union Street, they headed towards Castle Park. When they reached Castle Park, they turned into Wine Street, went into High Street, and into Baldwin Street, headed towards the A38 which is Anchor Road. This route took them into Canon’s Road, and ended up near the Bristol Aquarium.
The march was said to take about an hour, but as a photographer whom would go back and forth, up and down the line, looking for good shots, it took me at least a couple of hours to complete the route.
After the march, those whom bought tickets, can attend an evening musical festival at The Downs, approximately to the north-west of city centre. I did not attend this event, and by the time I got back to my friend’s home, I was worn out from the heat.
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I already had a hat to wear at the event (THX, though hopefully this crowd knew what that was from), and though I didn't know the price of these hats I probably would not have bought one, since it only works at venues like this. Anywhere else risks a person getting into a fight, if not be scolded by some "Karen" about the "obscene language." However, the hat makers do have the right idea.
Ben was near the Chicago Theater on the east side of State Street. We struck up a conversation and he had an accent, so I asked him where he was from and he said “Ghana”. He’s been out here for several years. “I was a taxi driver”, he said, “but then I injured my shoulder and I can’t drive anymore”. He also had a cane and moved about quite slowly. “I got out late (to the street) today”, he smiled. His biggest need is a place to stay. Right now he stays in a (very cheap) men’s hotel, “but I don’t like it...I’m 75 years old.” Then he grinned and said, “but anything over 70 is a blessing.” He is glad to be alive and thanks God for that.
Kevin was sitting on the southwest corner of Dearborn and Randolph. He's been out here a little while. His biggest need is housing. "All I need is a place to stay--that's it". He tries to wash up when he can, he said, "there's only so much you can do to clean up there". Kevin doesn't always come out here but he does when he has to. "I'm smoking", he said, "but I'm trying to quit". We said our goodbyes and he said, "I'm glad you stopped by--it's a big world man..."
John was on the southwest end of the Adams Street bridge. He was sitting on the ground with his dog, "Bear". This was the second day he's been homeless. He was staying with a guy but, "he treated me like I was his slave. He was making me do a lot of work (for rent), and was hitting my dog." That's when he decided to leave. It's getting colder out now, so John was in need of some blankets (which he has now thanks to my generous friends!) He loves his dog. "I've trained my dog to be nice..."
Steve was sitting outside the 7-11 on Lake Street, just west of Michigan Avenue. He's been out here for awhile. Besides housing, he needs socks and clothing. He usually sleeps on the train or outside. He avoids the shelter because of the theft and violence there. "It's safer to stay on the street", he said. What he wants people to know is that "I'm a good person.
Jeremy was sitting with Christian on Michigan Avenue, near South Water Street. He met Christian recently, so they've been hanging out together on the street. "I've been out here for two years". He (and Christian) started talking about dumpster diving for food. "Dunkin Donuts is good", he said, smiling, "and Little Caesar's!" I mentioned Gino's East and he said, "I've had a LOT of that!" I asked him what he wants people to know about him, and he said intently, "I'm trying to find myself". We said our goodbyes and he said, "I'll probably see you around..."
it seems to me that there must be a story here, but I have no idea what it is. I remember, maybe 30 years ago, when these people doubled their property by tearing down the house next door. They now have a corner lot with a big yard, which used to be filled with children's play equipment. Now it is meticulously landscaped, with this statue of two young children playing., wearing real baseball hats, in the center. There is a sign below that says "Joy of Life Chris Boyd 1995."It also looks like there is a strand of "fairy lights" wound around it. I wonder if it's a memorial of some kind. I shall have to ask around the neighborhood, One photo a day. (163/366) Bayside, Queens, NYC -- June 11, 2020
A lady looks out at the other wind and kite surfers , before heading out herself.
Centennial Park ( near Beaverton, Ontario )
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John was standing on the northwest corner of Lake and Clark. He's been homeless for six months. He either sleeps on the train or outside. "I don't like staying in the shelter because of lice and bedbugs..." He needs clothes, food, and shoes. "I gotta keep hustling", he said, "because if I stop, you'll end up finding me in an alley somewhere..." Sometimes he'll walk to pass the time. "One day, I walked for three or four hours. Then my stomach was growling".
James was on the southeast corner of Lake and State. He's been out here for a year, but he was very calm, friendly, and easy-going. He sleeps on Michigan Avenue. "It's safer", he said. One time, someone stole his money cup while he was sleeping, "I forgot about it when I went to sleep". Right now he's trying to get back on his feet. "I need a bike and a phone, because I want to work for Uber Eats".
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'baseball' caps hanging in my garage shadowed
test shot for 03/18/2025 Crazy Tuesday Theme: Shadows
Waverly was sitting on the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street. He was a friendly man and I knew right away we'd have a good conversation. He served in Vietnam, "I was a cook", he said with a smile. He does have a place to stay, but he's out here to raise some money "to put food on the table", plus he had a stroke back in 2018 so he needs money for that as well. His faith is strong he said. "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can do great things". He continued, "God wakes me up in the morning and puts me to bed at night." He was a joy to talk with...
This man Cherokee ancestors were survivors and victims of the "Trail of Tears Walk" which was the brutal removal, in 1830, of five Indigenous tribes from their homeland to present day Oklahoma.
For more information on the Trail of Tears Walk click on the link below.
www.peoplesworld.org/article/trail-of-tears-walk-commemor...
"Who is this masked Madam?? Where does she come from?? The beautiful bombshell known only as ... the Batwoman!"
('Batwoman' by DC Collectibles / DC Bombshells - Designer Series: Ant Lucia)
A Snowy Egrets waits for his opportunity in the shadows while a fisherman cleans his catch of the day.
I was down in Berwick Street in London last weekend and armed with my 28mm Ricoh GRIII, currently my only digital camera. I spotted this cool alley with some interesting lighting between two London streets and thought is would make a cool location for a portrait.
Walking down the street I had spotted a stylish stranger (see Liv) but she was on the phone so I continued walking down the road. As often happens, ten minutes later she asked past again and I stopped her to ask if she would be happy for me to make a few pictures and voila!
Liv was super cool, she did indeed have style and works as as stylist somewhere. She is originally from Sheffield by lives in London and told me she liked street portraits as it was something she had looked at or had to do when studying. Another super encounter on the streets, thanks Liv.
This is image 77/100 in my (final) 4th set of images in my 100Strangers ongoing project.
Check out the wonderful work of the other contributors to the 100 Strangers Group on flickr!