Oblivious
(Embankment, London).
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.
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snurfdood
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
Great capture! The motion of the car in the background against the sleeping man is brilliant!
midzing
great image, well done
Michelle Hitt
What an image…very well done.
:-)
MattT
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
great image,,his shoes caught my eye
Tony Moore
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
Yes – very evocative image.
Worthy of better than MattT’s trite comment
Marvin Tunstall
Great shot!!!!!!!!
kevin smith sk...
Great shot with interesting commentary….good work.
Kathryn Potempski
How on earth does he get those bags around they are massive? his hole life in two bags how sad.
Caterpillar
Please include the place where the picture was taken
Trifle replied
Oops! Sorry, have amended to show location.
Caterpillar
It’s all right, Trifle ;)
This picture is really great :)
Urban Umbra
Very nice shot…love the details.
Sarah McKoy
This is a very good shot, but I’m looking at the face. Are you sure it was a man?
Phil Deaves
Great capture….a lovely shot….well done.
gabryshak
i’d love it if you added this to our group show me a sign
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Trifle replied
Thanks you for the invitation…. fascinating group!!
gabryshak
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