This man sat on George Street in Sydney begging for money. He rolled up a cigarette and smoked in the sun.
He was also selling some of his material possessions. One of his possessions was a fold up bike; he was asking $60.00 for it. Four Japanese backpackers took it for a test ride and made a counter offer of $40.00. He agreed, they shook hands and the Japanese backpackers departed down George Street, one riding the bike.
He then rolled this cigarette and had a smoke.
As all this was happening, an older woman stared with anger, (See “The Stare of Disgust”) I assume because to haggle a person who has nothing is quite disgraceful.
Unfortunately I was standing with a 200mm prime lens so was unable to capture the full scene of the haggle. Also I contemplated offering the man $60.00 for his bike; I regret that I did not do so.
another great b&w and it is the thought that counts. I’m sure you would of gave this man the $60.00 he was asking if you weren’t so caught up in this moment captured in an image for a lesson to be shared with thousands of people, which actually touched more than just one man. thanks again for the whole story on this. I don’t know about anybody else but makes me want to GIVE & FORGIVE!!!
When I ever go out and take photos and if it is the homeless, I always go home and give my daughter a hug and I cherish what I have :-)
Rwo excellent shots that tell a sad tale that could be all to common all over the world. Well done.
Thanks Mate:- Unfortunately with the GFC allot of people are hurting. If I had to feed my daughter would I sell my beloved camera? The answer would be yes :-)
Excellent story and what a thing to witness and capture.. thank you for sharing part of the “human” side of things..
Hi Angela:- I think if I had a 17-85mm zoom it would have been interesting to capture the whole scene, however had a 200mm prime lens…but I suppose to me the story was sad that speople can haggle a price from someone that could not afford it..
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Brilliant image of a sign of our times!
Thank you for comments. I agree, we live in sad times where we are only concerned for ourselves.
– Andrew Kalpage
another great b&w and it is the thought that counts. I’m sure you would of gave this man the $60.00 he was asking if you weren’t so caught up in this moment captured in an image for a lesson to be shared with thousands of people, which actually touched more than just one man. thanks again for the whole story on this. I don’t know about anybody else but makes me want to GIVE & FORGIVE!!!
When I ever go out and take photos and if it is the homeless, I always go home and give my daughter a hug and I cherish what I have :-)
– Andrew Kalpage
Very poignant image and story.
Thank you I really appreciate your comments :-)
– Andrew Kalpage
Rwo excellent shots that tell a sad tale that could be all to common all over the world. Well done.
Thanks Mate:- Unfortunately with the GFC allot of people are hurting. If I had to feed my daughter would I sell my beloved camera? The answer would be yes :-)
– Andrew Kalpage
That should be Two…sorry about the fat fingers!
:-) Cheers
– Andrew Kalpage
Excellent story and what a thing to witness and capture.. thank you for sharing part of the “human” side of things..
Hi Angela:- I think if I had a 17-85mm zoom it would have been interesting to capture the whole scene, however had a 200mm prime lens…but I suppose to me the story was sad that speople can haggle a price from someone that could not afford it..
– Andrew Kalpage
Excellent shot, beautiful tonality and contrasts. It really tells the story.
thanks for your comments :-)
– Andrew Kalpage
Heartbreaking story and image. Brilliant work.
Thanks again. It is mind boggling that with so much wealth that we have that there can be so much poverty…
– Andrew Kalpage
Stunning!
Well Done…
Thanks Winston much appreciated :-)
– Andrew Kalpage
Fantastic.
Thanks John really appreciate it :-)
– Andrew Kalpage