Oblivious
This poor man seemed oblivious to the shower we had just had and the heavens that were about to open. Then again, maybe that was the least of his worries. I felt a bit guilty taking this shot and have never taken candid shots of others before, let alone without asking. I took it very quickly (as you can tell) and moved on. Initially I was disappointed with the taxi in the background but it almost seems fitting to show the contrast between him going nowhere right now and life whizzing passed without him even noticing. I’m now in the warm at home and probably about to have a little G&T soon… I wonder where he is or what he’s doing right now.
Oblivious belongs to the following groups:
As Is, Black and White Photography, In the Moment, Street Photography and Photojournalism, The Urban Environment and United KingdomAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
snurfdood, 10 months ago
Great capture – I too like the contrast of the sleeping man and the speeding car – makes me wonder where both are headed on their respeective travels …a real talking point – well done :o)
StacyLee, 10 months ago
Great capture! The motion of the car in the background against the sleeping man is brilliant!
midzing, 10 months ago
great image, well done
Michelle Hitt, 9 months ago
What an image…very well done.
:-)
MattT, 9 months ago
Isn’t it amasing that this bloke is sleeping on that ornate bench, which probably cost more than the entirety of his baggage. His shoes tell a story.
Did he have smelly feet, or were you up-wind for this shot?
Sean Farragher, 9 months ago
great image,,his shoes caught my eye
Tony Moore, 9 months ago
I think the taxi is very fitting too, great b/w lovely tones,
his skin tones are amazing. Great capture, don’t feel guilty about taking anything on a public highway because it’s totally legal and I know a professional photographer that has had many a book printed with pictures of such. Great addition to the As Is group
TanaKatawana, 9 months ago
Yes – very evocative image.
Worthy of better than MattT’s trite comment
Marvin Tunstall, 7 months ago
Great shot!!!!!!!!
kevin smith, 13 days ago
Great shot with interesting commentary….good work.