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Taken in Poltava, Ukraine. I used to pass this poor woman every day on an underpass and I swear she was always there in the exact same place begging in the baking summer heat. Had a wee chat with her after she caught me snapping this and I gave her some money. Apparently she used to help build tanks during the war. Like so many of the older generation she told me that life under the Soviet Union was so much better as everyone was cared for and had their own place, now she is reduced to this humiliation.
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This is a fantastic image!!
:) many thanks Laurie, will be checking out your port soon, thanks for all the lovely comments.
– Steve Jensen
great image, please consider adding this work to the group Russian Speaking Art and check our challenges
How terribly sad………………does anyone care…………………..I wonder sometimes………………….powerful image Steve………………………..Joyce
yes, her fate is not unique
millions live in appalling condition
Sad yet necessary portrait. Well done.
Powerful and moving. A fav. Would you submit tyoi the group “Life in the City, Suburbs, or Bush”.
wonderful portrait
great shot
beautifully taken – great composition, grave backstory but beautiful shot.
Thanks for all the kind comments!!!