Beautiful B&W Portraits Give a Totally Different Perspective on Homelessness
Dec 13, 2013 16:39:28 #
If you have a tendency to think that "all homeless people" are drunk or abusing other substances, lazy, dirty, jobless, whatever, please take a look at this series of portraits:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/13/rosie-holtom_n_4435684.html?ir=Impact
I think it's important to read the very short story that goes with these penetrating portraits of people just like anybody, you, me Just people, fellow mortals.
Years ago I attended a talk given by a nun who was the chaplain to the homeless population of a medium-sized western city. What has stuck with me for more than 40 years is that there is no single "cause" of homelessness; that each case must be considered case-by-case, and for far too many of us, homelessness may be but a single paycheck away. It was true 40 years ago, it's true now, and it will be true tomorrow.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/13/rosie-holtom_n_4435684.html?ir=Impact
I think it's important to read the very short story that goes with these penetrating portraits of people just like anybody, you, me Just people, fellow mortals.
Years ago I attended a talk given by a nun who was the chaplain to the homeless population of a medium-sized western city. What has stuck with me for more than 40 years is that there is no single "cause" of homelessness; that each case must be considered case-by-case, and for far too many of us, homelessness may be but a single paycheck away. It was true 40 years ago, it's true now, and it will be true tomorrow.
Dec 13, 2013 21:54:17 #
Dec 14, 2013 05:53:28 #
Harry Thomas
Loc: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Chuck_893 wrote:
If you have a tendency to think that "all hom... (show quote)
In these difficult times, we should all try to be understanding and reach out to our fellow man or woman if we can.
We never know when we will need help from others.
Dec 14, 2013 06:12:43 #
You may want to check this out. One of our club photographers is a street photographer and his images are posted here. Gary http://deinfaces.com/
Chuck_893 wrote:
If you have a tendency to think that "all hom... (show quote)
Dec 14, 2013 08:44:24 #
Harry Thomas
Loc: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Very compelling images. What did it feel like talking with them about their plight, while standing on the other side of the fence?
As I said earlier, we never know when we may be in a similar situation. We should all be sympathetic and understanding of others and not judge.
As I said earlier, we never know when we may be in a similar situation. We should all be sympathetic and understanding of others and not judge.
Dec 14, 2013 09:37:23 #
Chuck_893 wrote:
If you have a tendency to think that "all hom... (show quote)
Yes, very true.
I wonder what happened to those homeless subjects after the shoot was over. "Okay, now give me back the clothes and jewelry and get back out on the street." :?:
Dec 14, 2013 11:24:09 #
Wow. Outstanding portraits. I had casually thought of doing something like that but upon deeper reflection I understand that a project like that takes skill at many levels, time and understanding.
Dec 14, 2013 13:11:03 #
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