Bill couldn’t get any emergency accommodation because no one would let him keep Ted, so they chose to live together under the bridge. Nikon F5. 400 Tmax pushed 800
Street Life Series
Inspired by the song The Days Of Pearly Spencer which was based on a homeless man in Ballymena who was befriended by David McWilliams. The song reflected the writer’s deep humanity and his empathy with those who live on the margins of society. / Source Many thanks to Gregoryno6 who reminded me of this song last year, it’s been whirling around in my head since then. Thanks also to my wonderful friend Paul who constantly inspires me. More inspiration Earth day 2009
Cat and dog swept in a blanket in a homeless woman’s babytrolley. I asked her for a portrait, but she wasn’t very keen on it – so she let me photograph her little friends instead
Kathmandu, Nepal / / Enthused by compassion and wisdom / Today in Buddha’s presence / I generate the mind of compassion / For the benefit of all sentient beings. / For as long as space remains / And as long as sentient beings remain / Until then may I too remain / To dispel the suffering of all beings… by Shantideva When we are surrounded by suffering everywhere in the world, we lose our sensitivity to it. Through ignorance of mind we inflict pain and suffering on others. It is important to let suffering touch us. We may look at suffering only outside ourselves and forget to look within our own country, home and self. There is a level of suffering which is part of being alive or having a body. Also, we must realize the suffering of mind. / If compassion arises out of the awareness of suffering, and if suffering is so pervasive, why then is the world not a more compassionate place? When we look at our own experience, we discover that our hearts are not open to suffering and pain. We resist it, and in that resistance we close our hearts to compassion. If compassion is to arise, we must open to pain and allow it to enter in. But we allow our lives to be conditioned to the avoidance of pain and emotions analogous to physical pain, such as loneliness. Our lives are fragmented when we are not willing to embrace the shadow side of pain and suffering. We must learn to be compassionate, open to such feelings. This is essential if we are to come to wholeness. The more we resist, the more we feed what we resist. / What prevents us from being open? The basic ignorance of thinking, acting and believing that happiness can be found if we amass the right pleasures. We have all experienced many pleasant things in life, but have they brought us happiness? There is nothing wrong in pleasant experiences. It is the craving that is wrong. The craving mind seeks pleasant feelings; but feelings come and go; they are never really satisfying. This creates an endless cycle. The very cycle of craving is the cause of suffering. Craving says that we are not complete… / if you have time, please enjoy Phil Collins’ Another Day…
Oil on Canvas 506×765. This is based on a photo by fellow redbubbler robjbez , who has kindly given his permission for me to use his amazing photo. I just couldn’t pass on this incredibly haunted face, and the idea that his lips are pursed because he’s about to say “What you looking at….”
January 12, 2008. Beijing. Take in one of the most prosperous areas in the city. The proceeds from this item will be donated to FareStart.
while i was exploring this place i saw a number of ratty mattresses and blankets. hard to believe in this day and age that problems like this still exist. i guess as long as homeless people are out of sight, they are out of mind.
THIS IS THE REALITY OF EVERYDAY LIFE WHILE MILLIONS LIVE IN THE COMFORT OF A WARM COMFORTABLE HOME THERE ARE MILLIONS WHO ARE NOT THAT BLESSED NO MATTER WHY, OR HOW THEY MADE IT THERE IT IS A WORLDWIDE CRISIS. THE SOLUTION EACH ONE TEACH ONE, AND LEND A HELPING HAND. SUCESSFUL HOMELESS PEOPLE WHO GOT A HELPING HAND WHOOPI GOLDBERG, TYLER PERRY, AND MANY MANY MORE. THIS IS A PENCIL DRAWING OF NORAHS PHOTO OF A HOMELESS PERSON IN FRANCE ALL WRITING/ART IS COPYRIGHTED BY THE ARTIST ELITE INC. 2008
My friend’s got baby kitties & they’re soooooooooo cute!!!! There’s 12 of them & they’ll be needing homes so if anybody’s interested then let me know & I’ll give ya all the details on when & where & all that fun stuff…......... FEATURED in the group Accentuate The Eyes / FEATURED in the group Kittens!
In the heart of St Kilda, the soup kitchen can provide anywhere between 200 – 400 hot lunches for the homeless a day.
A little boy living on the street in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Modern Times. The Homeless demographic has changed substantially.
This was one of the most heartwarming scenes I’ve ever seen. I almost missed the fact that besides the cat laying on top of the dog, there is also a rat laying on top of the cat! These three animals were the companions of a homeless man. It is so sad that they are all out on the streets, and I have to say that the animals looked more well-fed than the man, and he obviously loves them very much. And the feeling is mutual, because when the man left his spot for a while, those three sweethearts stayed right there waiting for him, despite the fact that there were thousands of people walking by and stopping to look at them. So I would say that they are all very lucky to have each other. San Francisco, CA
Madison Avenue, New York City. Copyright
Sydney Australia dmbphotography
Arequipa, Peru ! She is one of the many old people I have photographed in Arequipa coping the hard reality of poverty and solitude, but I remember her in particular among a few more.. / I observed her often… She was always so sweet and polite and looking at her can only make you feel a sense of tenderness ! . .
Sitting in position, the Watcher peers through the curtains, observing all who pass.
Why shouldn’t you enjoy life, you’re a kitten only once! This little kitten got an another change on life after being abandoned at the age of 4-5 weeks. He was found crying in our neighbors’ bushes. He was tiny and needed tcl before moving in with a loving family.
Looking for a forever-home, very handsome, athletic, dark-haired and (still) blue- eyed male with a great sense of humor and easy-going purrrsonality. Heart needs mending. Will entertaind for food. Age a little bit over 4 weeks.
City living – not exactly at it’s best!
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