Angels, Unaware

Wow.
Double wow.
What a blessing.

Glad I added you to my watchlist yesterday! These are wonderful both visually and emotionally.

what a fantastic capture muareen, and such a wonderful blessing all in one encounter…...

Oh my. How beautiful. I have a giant lump in my throat. What else could I possibly say to express how this powerful image and your wonderful narrative make me feel? Blessings are everywhere. Angels are always moving amongst us. (by the way…take good care of your wings…xo)

thats they way people should be,instead f judgmental, see goodness in everything although it may not be clear

Thank you for sharing this. Amazing, powerful photo and what a special experience. I am so deeply moved. love, shar xoxo

That was so moving. Divine serendipity in action. Just wonderful, thanks so much for sharing.

thank you mam i do try

Such a beautiful and emotional photo. It alone is quite moving. Your story is quite touching.

I am tearing up with sadness and pure unadulterated joy. I hope this man is blessed every day of his life, and there after on and on. he is a blessing to all reading this. This is everything. amazing! Gods bless you Jacob/James!!! Wow. love, Kristin I’m humbled.

A moving Portrait and the story give me chills:) Great Shot!

This is such a deep and heartfelt portrait, Maureen. An inner soul has been captured for all to see. Your superb photograph could only be surpassed by the wonderful account you gave of your meeting and the truly meaningful exchange. Your descriptive text is the best I have read for quite a while.

I feel certain this posting would be greatly appreciated in the “Image Writing” group. Just a thought…

You have presented an outstanding piece of work here, by every possible measure!

What an awesome story Maureen-so touching. Thanks for sharing it and the image-wonderful!

Wonderful Capture & thank you for sharing the moment.

It’s been said before…but “WOW” really sums it up. Awesome; really puts things in perspective. We are blessed indeed.

Beautiful, lovely, excellent …........!!

Absolutely WOW!!!! This is awe inspiring….the photo and the blurb. I think if this happened to me, I wouldn’t forget it either…...definitely a favourite for me…..please accept my congrats too for your feature…..very well deserved…..Maureen:) ♥
(My name’s Maureen too….but then, they are only names aren’t they:))

Love the story and the photograph.

As Songmistress said… It’s been said… but ‘WOW’! This is just so beautiful… and what an experience… there are angels moving amongst us…. : )

This is so wonderful..the story and pic…:) Makes me think of stories when we help homeless people on the street..sometimes it might be Jesus..opening up our hearts..:)

His eyes tells everything!

A story like this reminds us how much that we have lost touch with our basic needs and desires… Warmth, companionship and the desire to import knowledge.

Heck, it is the same reason many of us are online…

Maureen, what an awesome story. I can’t tell you how happy I am that you shared it and that he found YOU to give the message to. I aways tell people on the plane when they are asked to sit in a middle seat or just another seat other then they were supposed to sit…..I tell them to talk to the person next to them….they may have a message for you. Something that you have been waiting to hear. I try to always remember this in my life…..to not take any detour for granted…..I am always looking for the angels. And I always know that I am divinely guided. Wonderful wonderful work!!
Thanks Maureen for this wonderful Portrait of an Angel dressed in an old mans clothes.

Excellent …

These moments really define the best parts of life. Beautiful face and writing.

very moving

Fantastic story and a superb capture!

This is an excellent image and story Maureen, I have taken similar images and spoken to like minded men in the same situation, they can teach us so much, through their own experiences of life.

Wow, I am touched by the beautiful image that immediately struck me as an Eternal Father kind of look, or a representation of God somehow in that face. But what I read sent shivers down my spine and tears flowing. Priceless moment from a truly dear man

Fabulous face..wonderful photo!

Thank you for sharing this intimate portrait of this man in picture & words.
Pure love.

Great character portrait with a touching story!! Made me realize may things…

Hi Maureen….I just logged on…haven’t been on since logging off Friday evening…and what a vision you have presented!! The story so moving….and all the comments so introspectful…. I am not a religious fanatic by any means…but religious none the less…..but to me Maureen – when I set my eyes on your image of this man even before I read your recount – I saw God! His eyes! The vision of this man immediately brought me to the thought that God will walk this earth someday….he is an angel! You could have possibly been talking to Him! I was touched deeper as I read your story… You have captured the sentiment of humanity so beautifully! When we least expect it we are jolted back to what life is all about throught the angels that walk among us…amazing work and words Maureen! Thank you bunches for sharing!

Yes ~ Maureen…it’s amazing how so much can be put into perspective! We all have our loads to carry but it takes a moment in life such as this moment that you have captured …and a significant moment I believe ~ to see the value in our lives! His advice to you was quite amazing ..as if he knew you …..and truly ~ are we not known by Him….we can not hide our trueselves…not at all.. Friend you were touched by Him…and all the blessing you deserve are with you now! :))

CONGRATULATIONS on your feature, Maureen!!! I was certain that this work would be fully appreciated in “Image Writing”. It is a very deeply moving image and writing!

A superb narrative to go with a great portrait, well done.

The face says it all, superb.

I am so touched by this story.
Wonderful!
And your thoughts on angels came to my mind, too.
There are more than some might think. :)

How lucky you are to have met such a man! Love the story and love the image even more…his face looks like he has experienced much in his life….

You have related his story to us, so although he is seemingly alone, his face and thoughts for others remain with us all.

Congrats on your features!!!!!!!!! Well done, bravo :D

I saw the thumbnail of this and just had to take a look and read. Great work.

fantastic shot and story of someone forgotten and unwanted in our “normal” society

Amazing wisdom in those eyes, the shot is fantastic and the tale a lesson for us all, well done

What an amazing face and character! Every line in this gentleman’s face tells a story! Excellent candid portrait! And I just love your description of the encounter! What a lovely experience! Helps to restore our faith in humanity!

You have looked into his eyes and found the loving spirit of humanity. . . You have truly been blessed by an angel and have shared that blessing with us through your image and story. . . This is what was meant to be done. . .

Amazing photograph!

what an incredibly moving story; an extraordinary encounter. and his face is so soft – you have captured him with affection and understanding. so lovely to be reassured that humanity has not entirely lost its humanity.

Excellent capture, touching story!

Awesome, We call him “Sinterklaas” in the Netherlands :P

Kind Regards,
Erik, Amsterdam The Netherlands

Wow… what a face! Amazing.

What an unexpected blessing and wonderful photograph!! ...and it has surely touched many hearts here on RB. Thank you so much for sharing! We never know when we may encounter one of gods angels!!! – Kent

great shot, i like the expression on his face

Superb. Maureen!

Awesome story, really toughin.. and love his portrait ! What an amazing title too ! thanks so much for sharing it !

i meant touching !

Magnificent .. a dream shot!

This touches me so deeply – so much character in his face, so much sensitivity in your capture. What a magnificent work of art.

Wow! What a fantastic moment! that story raised the hairs on the back of my neck! Hope you do what he said! Amazing! Fantastic capture too!

Wonderful photo and a wonderful story to go with it that makes the pic even more fascinating – fabulous!!!!

Such an intense Portrait and Subject….your tones and lighting is just SUPERB…and LOVE LOVE the story behind this amazing image!

All already said from this magnificent picture, Maureen! Fantastic work!!!

I love this portrait. And the story is precious and never to be forgotten. As I read my jaw fell open. This is my favorite scripture.

p.s. I dont believe in coincences….(;~}

So wonderful that you can attach an amazing story with an amazing photo! Well done.

This pictures goes well with this story! 8) Thought provoking! What a nice man! And what an interesting moment!.. Thx btw for ur comment on my photo! He kind of looks like Santa Claus perhaps that the secret behind his kindness!? 8) Hehe

Thanks so much for sharing..it’s certainly given me food for thought today. Thanks for putting a smile on my face. Lovely shot x

love it if you added this to show me a sign
tonja

that is one powerful image and story. he emotes such loneliness. and the bit about the cat is just like out of the movie “Harry and Tonto.”

i’d think you’d like it. Art Carney plays an old man evicted from his apartment with his cat Tonto. its a sad story, but delves deep into the human condition and how we as a society treat our elderly.

remarkable image and story.

I felt a cold wind blowing over me as I read your marvelous story. It is a splendid candid portrait so nice in black and white with what appears to be a reduction in contrast to soften the tones, and this is a beautiful story Maureen, I enjoy this very much.

What a fantastic story, perfect shot in every aspect , my compliments to you !!

Beautiful man and a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it.

Wonderful shot on human study,

Fabulous character portrait.

This is FANTASTIC!!

Simply outstanding wopk, my vote!!

Superb capture. Very touching story.

I came back here to check him out again, and your beautiful words. This image is hauntingly memorable Maureen. Outstanding work xxx

Made me cry, and that is difficult, beautiful.( :):)

Wow Maurie-!! you got a lot of comments on this…(you be popular!!!)...it’s a sweet shot of a man that has a lot personality and character..he looks like a Druid.

What a wonderful character shot this is !! Your story is very powerful and evocative, and that Verse is a GEM.

I’m blinking back the tears… when we have such encounters it can take time for it to sink in, your quote from the bible really seems to sum it up. A beautiful photograph and I hope you are heeding his words – take care of yourself. xxx

Thanks for sharing this … made my day :-)

Wow, what a story, Maureen, gave me goosebumbs! A beautiful capture of this man, also. I see a lot of kindness in his face!

A great photo and an outstanding story. Yes angels are sometimes nearer to us than we think.

These are the defining moments life. Beautiful face and writing.

A wonderful portrait , I bet he could tell a thousand tales ,maybe he had sixth sense . I would think on his words . x

Beautifuuly presented Maureen.. Such an amazing face he has.. Makes me think of the many storys he could tell..

How lovely, sad, and natural, this image. Speaks of now, of past, and hope is this mans face. Or maybe lost hope.
And bravo to you for having such, an eye to want to freeze this image.

This is such a wonderful story and beautiful face, what a gift this experience was for you; thanks for sharing!

brilliant portrait and a nice story,,,,a shot like this is why photography was invented….well done…Steve

straight to the heart, maureen…..thank you for sharing this….

~ * ~ >>> O … K … This made me cry ~ The hair on my arms is standing up, and my heart has added a measure to the beat … Indeed, “When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat” ~ Words that mean a myriad of things … Blessed are those who have been attentive to the Divine Messengers ~ What is intended … WISDOM Speaks ~ Thank you Dear One, I needed this before I sleep! ~ Love, Light and Mir, Mare ~ * ~

I can’t stop looking at this one, I just love it, so much emotion.
Allison

Oh Maureen this is magnificent. The expression on his face, the words to your shared tale and title all touch me very deeply. Thank you Maureen, Jacob and James.

oh my I am sorry I have been in my self absorbed little world and missed this.What a breathtaking portrait and a mesmerizing story . I recently met a man called Bob who slept in the car park next to my work and we chatted most days when I went out for a smoke . Some people said I shouldn’t talk with him or share cigarette etc as I might create a dependency . One week ago he went away and I realized I was truly saddened at his going and that it may have been me that developed a dependency.I was and am convinced he was an angel too and that he met more of my needs at the time then I met of his. its been on my mind all week (now and again) and tonight I see your image and story. there is much synchronicity in life :) Thank you for this . Vxxoo

The photo and the story ….held me in the longest moment…I felt this man’s essence with your words and the capture of him…
People can so amaze us and when they do….our hearts feel warmer, like a soul hot water bottle on a very cold night…x

I love how you filled the frame with this great face. Warm story too.