the busstop-home sweet home by Richardphotos

Photography • People • posted on May 04, 2006

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this lady stays at this bus stop nearly 24 hours a day. only during the most severe weather does she leave for shelter. she is a very nice old lady and does not pan handle. people do give her money and she gets a social security check each month. she has been offered a free place to live and she refuses. she buys her cigarettes and coffee at the store behind her. thanks for viewing and comments Cannon Rebel xt/ 70-300 lenses from a distance of 500 ft

Comments (47)

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kimariehere

4:30AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

WOW thats her home !! poor lady !!... hopes she is content with her life on the bench there... (and WOW look at these gas prices .. was 340 at my local place today !YIKES have to do photoshoots more around the home lol... can you believe it!!? ) .. thoughtful of you to notice and care about here Richard!!...

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Zacko

4:31AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

One of those photos that speak a thousand words. But not until reading your own words. Excellent capture and moving presentation. Have a great one Richard. #:O)

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Gor111

4:35AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Fantastic photography with a sad background but it looks that the old lady is happy with herself and that makes your posting wonderful! I love the atmosphere here! Bravo!!! ***

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rainbows

4:59AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Wonderful shot Richard, very moving, and tender. I think this lady is happy with her life. Happiness is everything :-) Hugs, Di.

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girsempa

5:21AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

I guess she doesn't have broadband then huh ;-) Just shows you how relative all our little problems actually are... Excellent story capture, Richard!!!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

5:31AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

So moving this pic Richard... when I see a person like this one I feel very very sad. Superb !

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1010

5:51AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

I guess she don't mind the bugs and that hard bench to sleep on that she chooses to stay there. I suppose the bus don't stop to pick her up anymore either. Excellent shot Richard......

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Kementari

6:13AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Faboo job, Richard! Keep up the great work!

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Digimon

6:26AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

First the comment on the woman...she seems, both by your description and her clean clothes, to be doing alright. There are many "Homeless" people that are so by choice, they simply drop out of the system. As long as she is healthy and happy, and no one is hassling her. Now about the sign...$3.20 for Premium!!!!! AAGGGGHHH!!!! ; ) Great docu-photo Richard!!

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oscilis

6:36AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Here it's 1 dollar 65 cents a litre for diesel. Three times your prices! A photo like this makes one happy with one's own life. This lady looks content with hers too but I do feel sorry for her.

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:54AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Excellent photo Jock and very good point of view....!!! I like the effect of natural illumination.....!!!

RozeThorn

6:57AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

thankyou for that xx

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VDH

7:30AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Excepitional photo Richard!!Poor lady ??? perhaps, we can't read in her head!

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Syltermermaid

7:55AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Also a way to live, and if she loves the way she is living, why not???? This is the freedom we have we can choose our way of lifestyl!!!! Excellent captured, thanks for sharing Richard!!

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claudialee

8:00AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Richard, Thank you for sharing. On the other hand, think of all of the nice people the lady meets and has bits of conversation with, If we could only do more for so many others, and those who can - won't!!! How sad!! A big HUG for you today!!!

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NekhbetSun

8:05AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

What an interesting photo and story to go with it...makes ya wonder why some of these homeless people refuse a place to live...excellent work ! hugs

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cosmoz

9:22AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Everything is relative, this is an excellent glimpse of who and what we are! Around here that would be cheap gas (now) and the humanity priceless!

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awadissk

10:17AM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Excellent work fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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redchilicat

12:10PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Cool granny sitting there with her sunglasses on and cigarette in hand! Guess she is happy with her life. :-) Excellent shot!

ScourgeofShadows

12:31PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Love your vignettes of life across the Pond. Great characters and eccentricity are something the Brits understand.

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iceberg5

12:49PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

A picture somewhat sad but also happy - a charming photo , Richard !

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jcv2

12:56PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Too bad seeing people ending up here but maybe she enjoys it. Terrific capture, Richard!

BertDes

1:01PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Great capture from a nice but stubborn lady. On her side its her life.

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Hendesse

1:39PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Excellent and very impressive capture. Says more than 1000 words!!

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Valentin

2:58PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Wonderful capture and the most excellent photo-journalism!!

drastic_measures

4:11PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Great capture :) Sometimes , people just want to be themselves and not like the rest of the crowd, no matter what the age :D I think it is wonderful that she is able to deal with the things in her life. Great story and snap shot !!

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Nath06

5:03PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

Excellent capture , so impressive and emotional story!!! Bravo :)

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Digitell

6:09PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

WOW..what a way to live..now that is one powerful woman I would say..so sad tho..I guess she has no family?? And that gas price! I thought they were high here..$2.84 here..Gesh!! Excellent Photo!!

logiloglu

6:30PM | Thu, 04 May 2006

a fascinating moment. expressive capture. an excellent photography,Richard ! #:O)

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