Bill and his dog Ted.

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!

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.

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

wow.. very touching. it speaks volumes doesn’t it? :)

great image

that just tells such a story! it’s a wonderfully evocative picture.

Thanks all, great to get some feedback. Dignity somes this one up perfectly.

bravo, well done!

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

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

so sad and yet so sweet!

Powerful work…

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.

Great capture! Thanks for sharing the story.

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.

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

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.

So sad…..wonderful photograph though.

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.

ah mans best friend. Excelent shot. Good tonal range in the B&W.

such a sad, but unfortunately increasing situation for many,,, well done, you have conveyed this really well

awesome shot!

Beautifully done

this is beautiful!

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

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.

this photo tells so much about our society/brilliant

heh, it almost looks like a home. nicely done. classy

This is what its all about, your portfolio is inspirational for me.

love it! fantastic shot!

Great Shot

I just love your work and aspire to taking photographs as truthfully as you do. Truly great photo.

Fantastic and POWERFUL image…great story to an amazing image

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

The power of a picture…....... well done you.

cool

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.

a sign of the times, great shot

SUPERB IMAGE, A ” PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS ” WELL SEEN, COMPOSED AND GREAT TONES.

Fantastic work

I have enjoyed looking at this image, really fantastic work…..

Amazing shot. Your commentary adding even more depth and context to it. Great work.

Good on Bill for refusing to abandon Ted. Excellent shot. Outstanding documentary work.

Terrific study Doco.

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

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!

a lovely shot to tell a lovely (although sad) story

Heart breaking, yet beautiful. Well done!

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.

Dramatic Image> great capture!!

wonderful image of a wonderful relationship – such a pity that society ignores this type of situation – thanks for highlighting this

I can certainly understand not wanting to leave your dog behind! Fierce loyalty!

congrats on being featured in Street Photography and Photojournalism. Well deserved.

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.

Yes. I love the reality of this photo. Beauty in the grittyness. Well done

how sad, but loyalty wins over all else
exceptional work, love it!!!!

This is so fantastic…well done you…fantastically captured

amazing picture :) it makes me feel sad…but they are together and happy :) x

A real photograph

with a REAL story

perfection.

amazing atmosphere , great work !

Diane Arbus would have liked it and so do I.

hands down one of the top five photographs i’ve seen on this website. fantastic work.

Great shot:)

Power plus in this mate…

A thousand words…
If not more,
Superb.

You’ve heard it all here…........so I’ll just FAV this….!

i’d love it if you added this to our group show me a sign

♥t

dignity and loyalty, great image!

wow…i agree with susanne…dignity yes and so much loyalty and love.

great shot….i would not give up my 4-legged friend either….this speaks to my heart…congrats on your feature!

you took the cake ilana in our first month of features!!
and it took me forever to find the right words to give you a succtint reason as to why it was chosen, then i ran across this summary by another bubbler “one of the top five photographs i’ve seen on this website“

so happy to stop by and give some love
a beautiful first feature in our group show me a sign

thank you for sharing your heART
♥t

this is one of my very favorite photographs on RB – congrats on your feature!

BRAVO….You were abel to capture the unconditional love between 2 beings in the most desperate of situations..He sacrifised ALL …so he could be with the one he loved….I applaud him and you….

Well deserved feature, your work is beautiful in its honesty and rawness.

never give up on your mates…. ever….
love it

LOVE THIS .Brilliant image !

you won in TOP TEN in our book challenge
congrats ilana!!
blessings and inspirations,
♥tonja

Great photo from a real encounter – brilliant!

Speaks volumes about relationships, unconditional love and man’s best friend!
Excellent street photography and so effective in b & w!

excellent

I think BRILLIANT is the right word!

really lovely shot

wow, amazing capture

gosh, this image makes me stop for a while… Impressing! Human document quality!

wow I’m so glad I stumbled upon your work! Excellent image and true, so true- well done!

A superb and emotive image.

CONGRATULATIONS on home page feature for this superb and emotive photograph! xoxox

Congratulations on being featured on the Red Bubble Homeless-themed home page.
November 21st 2009.

You have managed to capture the lives of the homeless in such a way that it makes us think about how lucky we are and it also keeps the image brutally truthful as to what still happens today.

i like how you were able to bring out his misery in such a good way

Amazing picture. Its great the connection and faith there is between them

great image! congratz!