Living

Chris White, about 1 year ago

PS: sometimes the truth is a cheap shot

Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 year ago

Oh man that cuts right through to the bone!! I’m glad i don’t have to walk past that on my way in to work!! Well captured Chris!

John Jovic, about 1 year ago

“Better than the reality, better than the memory, the moment of expectation…”(Simpsons). Aren’t dreams a bit like that, never quite live up to them selves. Or do they? I also wonder if the person who wrote this is living in a cardboard box under a bridge somewhere.

kathleen, about 1 year ago

the man in the foreground dosn’t have the stature of a man who’s happily skipping to their destination… definately adds to the kick of the image and message…

Cliff vestergaard, about 1 year ago

Good one !

John Jovic, about 1 year ago

I think the quote goes “better then the deed, better than the memory…”, not certain though. It’s the Simpsons episode where Marge is getting bowling lessons and her instructor is hitting on her. Ahhh, the moment of expectation…

Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago

Well captured moment Chris!

Craig Shillington, about 1 year ago

Maybe you should have PSed that with Nightmare eh mate? ;)

Chris White, about 1 year ago

Hey folks, thanks for all your comments

just spent 6 gruelling non-stop hours driving from Tamworth to Sydney Airport, past a nasty accident just near the Golden Guitar, and through torrential rain and lightening with more potential floods. It’s a almost blessing that my flight back home is delayed to be able to get ‘on the bubb’ and find so much great feedback about this image.

It was indeed serendipity to capture this. I noticed it as I drove up the main street. After I parked and walked to the median strip, I framed the shot and the stooped man limped into the middle of it, I could have hugged him (might have freaked him out though). For me his bent shoulders say everything here.

He probably does need a hug, he just doesn’t know it…

Damian, about 1 year ago

Hey Chris, great moment captured. I agree with Paul; seeing that every morning would start to get heavy.

Belinda Strodder, about 1 year ago

Best picture on RB!

rick strodder, about 1 year ago

Hmds up who can say yes? Confronting.

marieancolie, about 1 year ago

Very strong capture. So full of tears, sorrow, tenderness, pain, ...... life :(

My language is not good enough to express how I feel.
Hope you undersdand . Merci.
marie

Chris White, about 1 year ago

Wow, thanks everyone for the comments on this piece. It seems to have hit a raw nerve. One of the sadder things looking back at this picture for me is to know that this was the kind of town where I could have stood there all day taking the same picture.

Marina Alexander, about 1 year ago

I love how the walking man has slumped shoulders, think he may NOT be living his dream.

Jessica Tremp, about 1 year ago

Chris, great work, love the slumped shoulders

Stephen Colquitt, about 1 year ago

Nice spotting – Im not living my dream yet but Im working towards it.

Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

So superb beyond words… great, great work!

Chris White, about 1 year ago

Thanks again to everyone who has commented on this image (without going in to names, I mean everyone). I keep revisiting this one to because it confronted me with my own existence. This was my third week in a row on the road (apart from flying back home for the weekend). I got lost, I drove through torrents and floods, over mountains, across plains, past road accidents and countless roadkills, turned up to hotels that were blacked out, drank buckets of crap coffee and lost my phone. Just to sell stuff. When I saw this hoarding I found it unusually introspective for a place like this, but when this guy walked in to the shot, I knew why I was there and what I had to learn.

rudavis, about 1 year ago

Willy Loman on his final walk home. Love this shot.

Brett Squires, about 1 year ago

You certainly have struck a chord with this shot Chris, judging by the extent of comments. Well done.. Sometimes you need that stroke of luck to get an image to work.

Ashlee Maegan, about 1 year ago

I like how the old man on the bench is over seeing what’s happening. Very good shot!

Sarah Mackie, about 1 year ago

I feel the opposite – I wish I walked past this or saw it on my way to uni everyday (although some might say that’s because of my youth & naivety…). I miss this kind of thought provoking graffiti. There doesn’t seem to be as much around these days.

Great image though Chris

Calum Alexander, about 1 year ago

haha love these kind of shots.

Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago

Well ARE U, seems to be the big ??????

I can see this pic being used for years to come, submit it in some comps, you might be surprized how well you do. Well done
xkc

Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago

Hi Chris, after what you went through prior to capturing this magic shot, I’m sure you’ll never forget it or the moment it struck you. Well done. This is truely excellent.

Chris White, about 1 year ago

All I can say is thank you again everyone for comments on this image. It means a lot to me that this has resonated with people here.

marieancolie, about 1 year ago

After your words on a recent photo of mine few minutes ago, I must say, that I was totally without voice in front of this photo.

I had a very hard shock because of its simplicity, and with all the messages that could be found in it.

would you look at this ? I found these links this morning.

http://digitaljournalist.org
http://masters-of-photography.com

Leia, about 1 year ago

YAY this one is on the HOMEPAGE too! You’re a star.

flick, about 1 year ago

I swear I have seen this before, but Ive never been to Kempsey…eeerie

Vonnie Murfin, about 1 year ago

I am still working on my dream. I know that everyone needs a wake up call every once in a while. The world is working too hard and fast anymore to stop and dream. I think that everyone would be a lot happier if they would just slow down and dream. The happiest moment is when your dreams comes true. Never give up on your dreams.

Belinda Leopold, about 1 year ago

Oh God!!! How poignant!! Speaks VOLUMES for me at the moment-I love shots like this. I’m glad you captured it :)

Empress, about 1 year ago

Well, damn. Answer is yes and no and working on it!

mcval, about 1 year ago

Gahhhh… i”m in love with this picture.

Jeff Burns, 11 months ago

What an incredible shot. WOW Love it

Chris White, 11 months ago

Thanks again to people who have commented on this image. It means a lot to me, and it’s great that I can finally move it to it’s rightful place at the front of my portfolio. It reminds me everyday to keep following the right path, and to never bow my shoulders.

Michael Kienhuis, 11 months ago

This is a very cool image Chris! I’ve seen your pic a while ago but it does just grab you when you look at it!
M:>

oisin, 11 months ago

Love it !

Michael Lane, 11 months ago

Nice capture! Very effective

skmphoto, 11 months ago

great image

brianeleh, 11 months ago

It is strikingly thought provoking and visually stimulating.

Chris White, 11 months ago

Thanks again to people who’ve added comments to this recently. This is possibly one of the best moments I’ve managed to capture.

skylcort, 11 months ago

I sure hope not. My dreams usually involve man-eating Pez dispensers.

Cathleen Taraw..., 11 months ago

I am now! Minus the man-eating Pez dispensers.

Kitsmumma, 10 months ago

HA HA HA! made it but didn’t need your butt!

Catalin Soare, 10 months ago

Great street capture

Kerry McFarland, 10 months ago

“The Decisive Moment” – well done.

Chris White, 10 months ago

Thanks for all the new comments and favouritings everyone!

Cathie Tranent, 10 months ago

A split second capture Chris …. and you nailed it …. wonderful.

(And yes – I’m starting to…....)

Dani Di Cesare, 10 months ago

Hmm.. makes you think, doesn’t it?

mugshot, 10 months ago

Good question

Jen Cannella, 10 months ago

Great shot. I need to look at this every morning when I wake up.

Tanya B. Schro..., 10 months ago

This is so poignant – a great reminder to us all.

Chris White, 10 months ago

Thanks again to all of the people who have commented on this, it remains one of my favourites and luckiest!

greenfrog153, 9 months ago

Great shot Chris.

Mummified, 8 months ago

yeah I am – I’m working for redbubble.
:-)

Lou Green, 8 months ago

perfect timing…such an outstanding shot

Melissa Vowell, 8 months ago

This looks awesome sitting above my bed :)

Catherine Crim..., 8 months ago

my anwer to that..in one word..nope… but i am changing that.; this is actaually a very eye opening pic

flower68, 8 months ago

i’m working on it!!awesome shot.don’t you just LOVE the ones you don’t miss!it’s almost like he was paid to be there!have you seen Tom White?

deborah parker, 8 months ago

well spotted!!! says so much hey?!

Wegwoman, 8 months ago

Great shot! Do we really know? Or are we the dream…

sjem, 7 months ago

What a moment to capture. I might go and slash my wrists now.

sjem, 7 months ago

On second thought, I’ll just drink myself into a stupor.

cvara, 6 months ago

i just love this statement. thought provoking

Benjamin Scheurer, 6 months ago

Wonderful capture, Chris!

4getsundaydrvs, 5 months ago

i love inspiring grafitti like this. great shot.

Les Magee, 2 months ago

Iove this, sooooo good