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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..."
...in hostile Red Sox country with bug bite waiting to go to school on a rainy cold summer morning while dad begs for one last shot.
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.
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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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.
8th January 2020:
Being a Wednesday, I was stuck at home all morning while Graham was out. Not that I'd have gone for a walk anyway, it's raining as usual.
Waited until around teatime, but it was still raining and I needed something for my POTD. So it was a "stocking filler."
My old basketball cap was looking a bit sorry for itself, so I got a nice new one from Santa for Christmas.
Now just need to be able to get out, so I can use it!
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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...
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..."
A lady looks out at the other wind and kite surfers , before heading out herself.
Centennial Park ( near Beaverton, Ontario )
Canada
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
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".
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".
A mobile Jazz Band with a generator on a wagon for power, made a block-long procession to one of the stages early in the afternoon. At the Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
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'baseball' caps hanging in my garage shadowed
test shot for 03/18/2025 Crazy Tuesday Theme: Shadows
"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)
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...
A Snowy Egrets waits for his opportunity in the shadows while a fisherman cleans his catch of the day.
Joe was sitting on the northeast corner of Adams and State. I asked him how long he'd been out here and he said, "too long..." He usually stays in the shelter, but doesn't like because of the bugs. "I'm hard working and dependable", when asked what he wants people to know about him. The challenge for him right now is sobriety, he said. "The misconception people have is that we're lazy...this is work too." He's just doing what he has to survive.
David was outside Do-Rite Donuts near the northwest corner of Dearborn and Randolph. He said he's here around five times a week, "this is the only place I'm at". He's been homeless for about three years (although he was homeless before). He needs some shoes and clothes, which he'll get on Monday. He was very friendly. He usually sleeps on the train, he said not many people mess with him, but "One guy was sitting in the seat in front of me and was reaching back, trying to get in my pocket. Then the man looked forward to make sure no one was looking and tried again. This time I crossed my arms and looked at him--scared the hell out of him!", he laughed. "Then I went to the door and wouldn't let him get off the train." I'll bet that's the last time he'll mess with David.
Tony was on the northeast corner of Washington and Wabash. He was visibly upset and needed a place to stay. He's been homeless for quite awhile, but he's been on the street for four days. "They kicked me out of the shelter because I had an argument with someone over food". Now he has no place to stay. He was doing some housework for a gentleman and paying $20 a week to stay in his house, but he's not doing that at the moment. "Right now, I feel like I'm going through trials and tribulations, but God is taking care of me".
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!
File: 2023006-0137
Near Castle Arcade, on Castle Street, Cardiff (Caerdydd), Wales (Cymru), United Kingdom, on Saturday 17th of June 2023.
About the photograph.
The photo was taken on Castle Street, about half-way between the junctions of High Street and Womanby Street. This location is very near the Revolution restaurant and the Castle Arcade.
This was at the front of the parade, and those girls were doing a dance, while the parade was getting ready. I took some captures, and figured this one would look good in black and white for a dramatic feel.
Couldn’t think of a better title for this, so figured I’ll call this “Front Dancers.”
When I was a teenager attending college, I did a photojournalism kind of photography of students going on a march, in protest. Since then, I haven’t done anything like that, mainly due to the difficulties with my life, and later being a busy single parent.
Since 2020, with the kids now living independent, I decided to get back into doing photography, and this is my fourth attempt at photojournalism photography. I’ve been trying to rebuild my self-confident, and need to refresh my skills.
So this may have been 4th or 5th attempt at photojournalism, and my second Pride parade (the first one was in Bristol). When the parade started, I’ve been busy taking so many shots during the hot weather, and I ended up with a sunburn.
About the event.
Pride Cymru was previously called Cardiff Mardi Gras when it was formed in September 1999. It held annual festival in Bute Park. It became a registered charity in 2010, and starting from 2012, they held a parade through the city centre.
In 2014, Cardiff Mardi Gras was renamed to Pride Cymru, and had operated under the new name ever since the change of name.
Pride Cymru is in reality a weekend event, often called Pride Cymru Big Weekend, and attracts up to 50,000 people over the three days, with Saturdays having the parade through the city centre.
The route for the parade is approximately about more or less one mile in length, and would take anyone approximately up to an hour to complete the route.
Because I was doing photojournalism, trying to find interesting shots, therefore I often sometimes walk back and forth, up and down the parade, so it would take me about a couple of hours to do the photo-shoot.
That day was a very hot and strong sunny day, and I some sunburn.
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