Bill and his dog Ted.

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Bill and his dog Ted.

Bill couldn’t get any emergency accommodation because no one would let him keep Ted, so they chose to live together under the bridge.

Bill and his dog Ted. belongs to the following groups:

B&W - Character - People Shots, Compassion, Courage & Friendship, Current Issues, Kairos - Capturing the Decisive Moment, Street Photography and Photojournalism, The Two Of Us and The Urban Environment

Mark Hayward, 11 months ago

This is fantastic…love the dogs disinterest in the photographer!
shawhouse, 11 months ago

fine capture. the tones are spot on. One can find a love story and evidence of unblinking dignity all wrapped up in the strangest places, and you did. bravo!
Deborah Parkin, 11 months ago

i think Shawhouse sums this up for me really – we often here about a dogs loyalty to their owner and now we see how human beings can have that ability too – even if it is to their detriment. Superb, moving image – thought -provoking too.
Lou Green, 11 months ago

feels like we’ve been invited into Bill and Ted’s apartment- there is a dignity about this image, as Shawhouse said…
Melissa Kosswig, 11 months ago

wow.. very touching. it speaks volumes doesn’t it? :)
Sean Farragher, 11 months ago

great image
PhotogeniquE IPA, 11 months ago

that just tells such a story! it’s a wonderfully evocative picture.
docophoto, 11 months ago

Thanks all, great to get some feedback. Dignity somes this one up perfectly.
SnapHappy, 11 months ago

bravo, well done!
Douzy, 11 months ago

Very moving pic, really hits you in the face. Such a beautiful stroy at the same time… Great shot, thanks for sharing.
Patricia L. Ba..., 11 months ago

Shawhouse said it best, but I understand Bill. I’d do that. This shot just about says it all about the human canine bond.
missmunchy, 10 months ago

so sad and yet so sweet!
Carl Chick, 10 months ago

Powerful work…
Judith Oppenhe..., 10 months ago

there is so much to comment on here – the cup on the there, the man’s expression, how the dog is facing, the composition, the columns, everything. great work.
Wegwoman, 10 months ago

Great capture! Thanks for sharing the story.
Gerijuliaj, 10 months ago

The composition and individual elements down to the mug on the chair make this a great photo. It’s great Bill doesn’t seem to mind you taking his photo – you obviously spoke of his situation first. I do hope for his sake that he does find some accommodation soon.
docophoto, 10 months ago

I’m so touched that you all get it. RB gives us all a chance to have both our images and subjects seen.
Tiffany Dryburgh, 10 months ago

Bloody outrageous the ‘system’ should make a person give up what may be the only love and joy and lightness in his life! This is just a stunning portrait in both aesthetic and stubstance.

BTW is that the Moonee Ponds Creek under the City Link tollway? I think I have some pics of those very same pylons however Bill and Ted were not in residence at the time.
funkyfacestudio, 10 months ago

So sad…..wonderful photograph though.
ltruskett, 9 months ago

I never fail to get affected by images of beautiful down and out people, surviving in the most extreme of circumstances. I hope I never stop being affected. Great image, sad story.
Walter Strength, 9 months ago

ah mans best friend. Excelent shot. Good tonal range in the B&W.
midzing, 9 months ago

such a sad, but unfortunately increasing situation for many,,, well done, you have conveyed this really well
claire jones, 9 months ago

awesome shot!
Jeff Burns, 9 months ago

Beautifully done
LozKat, 9 months ago

this is beautiful!
Jen Whyte, 9 months ago

This is a very emotive image … I like Bill’s proud gaze and it looks like Ted’s ‘on guard’!
docophoto, 9 months ago

Thanks to all who have taken the time to view & comment on this image. Though the story is sad, Bill & Ted appeared to be if not happy with their circumstances, content at least to have each other.
shanghaiwu, 9 months ago

this photo tells so much about our society/brilliant
Michael Gatch, 8 months ago

heh, it almost looks like a home. nicely done. classy
Simon Deadman, 8 months ago

This is what its all about, your portfolio is inspirational for me.
richie fox, 8 months ago

love it! fantastic shot!
David Iori, 8 months ago

Great Shot
Lucy Johnston, 7 months ago

I just love your work and aspire to taking photographs as truthfully as you do. Truly great photo.
Ken Mucke, 7 months ago

Fantastic and POWERFUL image…great story to an amazing image
billyboy, 7 months ago

Great photo with a great story… man`s amazing love for his dog. You captrued it beautifully. Nice work!
sticky, 7 months ago

The power of a picture…....... well done you.
Vladan Radulovic, 7 months ago

cool
maka1967, 7 months ago

a powerful story of a man and his dog. like a poster of a rich drama, beautiful human being and animal in a cold world, their hard and dignified everyday struggle to preserve what is meaningful to them, thought provoking work. love the naturalism in this shot.
Geoff White, 6 months ago

a sign of the times, great shot
kevin fitzmaur..., 6 months ago

SUPERB IMAGE, A ” PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS ” WELL SEEN, COMPOSED AND GREAT TONES.
Michelle Boyer, 6 months ago

Fantastic work
Maxhamish, 6 months ago

I have enjoyed looking at this image, really fantastic work…..
Paul Compton, 5 months ago

Amazing shot. Your commentary adding even more depth and context to it. Great work.
Helen Bascom, 5 months ago

Good on Bill for refusing to abandon Ted. Excellent shot. Outstanding documentary work.
Adrian Donoghue, 5 months ago

Terrific study Doco.
Dave Miller, 5 months ago

says so much about street life, moving, makes you think about what we have in our life’s and take for granted. love the little detail of the mug – excellent work
Jacqueline Baker, 5 months ago

your images are right up my street..i love to tell it as it really is….although not much goes on in this forgotten little rural bit of England…i keep trying! Adding you to my watchlist coz i like your work!
Rachael Macleod, 5 months ago

a lovely shot to tell a lovely (although sad) story
Lila Alias, 4 months ago

Heart breaking, yet beautiful. Well done!
Kate Purdy, 4 months ago

You give Bill dignity. As a Mom of a young, schizophrenic son, who has been homeless (by choice) I applaud your work. These are not throw-away people.
WayneD, 4 months ago

Dramatic Image> great capture!!
JimFilmer, 4 months ago

wonderful image of a wonderful relationship – such a pity that society ignores this type of situation – thanks for highlighting this
mmills3080, 4 months ago

I can certainly understand not wanting to leave your dog behind! Fierce loyalty!
shawhouse, 4 months ago

congrats on being featured in Street Photography and Photojournalism. Well deserved.
Elana Bailey, 3 months ago

It is a sad predicament but at least Bill and Ted still have each other to keep them company. A fabulous capture of their story.
tgsdarkroom, 3 months ago

Yes. I love the reality of this photo. Beauty in the grittyness. Well done
PPPhotoArt, 2 months ago

how sad, but loyalty wins over all else
exceptional work, love it!!!!
Roja, 24 days ago

This is so fantastic…well done you…fantastically captured