How bad have you got it?
So you got caught up in some traffic and got to the office a little late? The toy your child wants for Christmas is sold out everywhere? So you’re dreading the holiday get-together because their are some weird family dynamics …..
I bet you this gentleman would trade your life for his in an instant. He was really caring towards his dog (you can see it’s nose resting on his leg), which made me so sad to think how this dog does not have the pampered life my dogs have.
Note the dog bowl for receiving some change.
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Luuezz
Nice wake up call! I couldn’t agreee more with you…My gift every year is always to the poor at all Holidays and EVERDAY! I am always helping the poor in my travels….This is who who need NOT forget!
Great shot and sad too…..
Kimberly Palmer
This is such an emotive, thought provoking and touching image Andy.
Very sad… your heart is huge.
Joan Smart
WOW !! POWERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT SHOT.. HOPE IT GIVES EVERYONE A WAKE UP CALL !!!!
Dave Warren
Exellent powerful image
Kimberly Palmer
This deserves to be on the home page.
Lance Leopold
It’s a sad state of existence when you are not only poor,but invisible to most of society,i fell for him and his loyal little companion,thank you for reminding us of how fortunate we are,Andreas.
Chant
Great capture, great sentiment. Well done.
Von McKnelly
It’s amazing how far the human race has come in the last 2K years. Sad that some things haven’t come so far.
SylviaHardy
It is a powerful story and photograph! A tear shedder that’s for sure!
nikki024
wow. it leaves you feeling like you don’t know what to say. very emotional. great prespective!
whitecrow
So true, so true. Pretty moving stuff.
velveteagle
Very powerful image. I bet he will remember a warm meal better than I. We have so much to learn. Great capture Andreas.. Feel blessed..
Michael Bermi...
Andy, you have reached us all. You’re looking at the sum of man right here…..evrything he has, is in this picture.
And yet he has someone… His faithful companion who knows naught but his masters love.
When I see the homeless, I feel many emotions all at once. Some conflicting with each other. Like Sadness and Anger, Despair and Hope. But the overiding image that wells in my head, is that this man….is somebody’s baby. Somewhere out there he has family…
You have to wonder what cicumstances brought him to this point…. And what will be the outcome…
Bravo Andy…
cisco
This has just jolted me. Profoundly.
So true Andreas. Thanks for this very human slap in the face, I needed it.
SharonAHenson
Just a powerful message for all of us to get our acts together and start thinking about the other guy once in a while. Life is too short not to !
Mary Lake
Powerful image, God bless him. Mine is titled “One Step Away” Thanks for your image to keep us aware of what is going on all around us…...
Andy Mueller
Wow, thank you all for all of the thought provoking comments in regards to this image. I’m glad it touched you as it did me.
Kurt Tutschek
very impressive and moving shot, andreas.
Al Neaimi
great image
PhotogeniquE IPA
that is a sobering thought. thank you for reminding me so visually.
Olga
Amazing how the poorest people always have some place in their hearts for someone even poorer to care for… so touching!
Scott Denny
Excellent photo…excellent title. There is so much said in both.
Kelly J
Everyone has their story – I bet he has. I wonder who he once was and what happened for him to end up this way. A very sobering image indeed. The human race needs constant reminding of those less fortunate for most of the time it is not their doing. Well done.
coffeebean
Great shot of a sad reality.
Charl045
What great photojournalism…if we all weren’t so damned spoiled to help those who don’t have as much.. Well done! I have a number of homeless photos..hoping one day to make a book..
LegalAlien
great!!
Scott Denny
I have commented before but just wanted to add another comment. This is a great photo. Life is harsh and this stuff is real. There is so much you can do to help people. Not everyone is a bum. Many people are good people in a bad spot. Great photo!
Sean Farragher
massive shot
rochelle
good photo commentary – i have favourited this one
hoops
Nice one Andreas, v nice shot.
Forest Friends...
Great Capture, I love street life photography, every person has a story & your pictures tell a story of his own & how you feel for this person, it costs nothing to be human, and to touch anothers soul is like lighting a fire in the heavens !
catnip addict ...
i’ll tell ya how bad….......................i can’t get this lid off my jelly jar to eat my sammich!
catnip addict ...
hey andy?
u should send this one to HGTV people who go on HGTV complaining that the house they are being shown has …....................
*no granite counter top * no room for the dogs * no swimming pool in the yard * ugly carpet * no stainless steel appliances
need i go on ?
but this guy is sleeping in the skreets…................i still can’t turn that lid and i will be pissed if i have to eat my sammich wif just peenut butta. lol ?
Andy Mueller replied
That was funny about the jelly jar lid. You are so right about the HGTV show and those folks complaining about what the house is lacking …. put’s it all in perspective, doesn’t it?
catnip addict ...
whew!
i thought you were gonna bite me for the joke.
i was homeless once too and if i don’t laugh, i’ll crack!
like the time i stole a tv set on the streets but had no where to plug it.
gabryshak
i’d love it if you added this to our group show me a sign
♥t
gabryshak
powerful image and statement andy
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