Tolerance by junge1
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This guy was sleeping on Av Central (Pedestrian Mall) and Calle 2, San Jose, Costa Rica in front of a bank. It was mid-morning. San Jose is located in the Central Valley at an elevation of about 3,800-ft (1,150m). In December the rainy season is just about over in this part of the country and the temperature is near perfect. Low 80s during the day, and mid to upper 60s at night.
What struck me about this guy was the tolerance of the people on this mid-morning day. It seemed that he was part of the scenery. He was aknowledged, but there seemed to be no disgust, outrage, pitty, or any other emotion exhibited toward him. No police officer came and made him get up and I am not sure whether he was drunk or just sleeping.
This picture was taken on 6 December 2004.
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Comments (32)
bebert
je ne suis pas certain que ce lit soit très confortable :( Belle photo !!!
JeffG7BRJ
A bit of an hard surface but when you are tired you will sleep anywhere, he is using the bricks for a pillow so he shouldn't wake up with a crick in his neck. Excellent capture Sig, and I guess while he is sleeping he isn't upsetting anybody so there is no need to move him on. I know what my wife Pauline would do, she would wake him up and give him some money to go for food. She would however follow him to make sure thats what he spent it on. Superb work, it tells a story. Bravo!!!!!
bclaytonphoto
In the more urban parts of America, this happens all of the time..especially NYC..Most likely, everyone knows this guy..Probably harmless..There was a small homeless community where I lived in Virginia Beach..they had a nice little tent city, everyone got along..Till one day one guy tried to set another on fire..The police came in a swept the area.. I like this photo for the shear fact that it sparks this type of discussion and stirs emotion,,
junge1
For Qpushinfaders & JeffG7BRJ. Thats the reason I posted it.I have seen many homeless and street people in various places in the US (here in the American Southwest we have our fair share during the winter months, they usually clear during the summer when it gets too hot)and in Europe. Here in San Jose, during this particular vacation, I didn't really see many people sleeping on the streets and there didn't seem to be a pattern. Again, what struck me here was the complete acceptance. There was no reaction of the people to this man at all, neither positive nor negative.
rocserum
thanks for sharing this, brings some toughts about who and what we do in this world. RS
ElizaB
thought provoking image..
MrsLubner
Some cultures just accept people as they are like one accepts the fact that it rains...Very interesting place he has chosen to rest though. I would think there would be quieter places around.
SapUS59
excellent capture my friend but sad indeed.
Mousson
-((((
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
timtripp
excellent image
beachzz
This is such a common sight, everywhere. Whether by some choice or circumstance, people end up on the streets. We can only treat them as human beings, no matter how they live~~thanks for reminding us.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating discussion above! thankyou for posting a response provoking shot.
virginiese
A powerful and fascinating image !
tennesseecowgirl
sure makes you stop and think. thanks for sharing.
Meisiekind
What a sad sight but all too familiar here in South Africa too. Great capture Sig. xx
lior
Very dramatic mood and a real powerful image!
sharky_
The struggles in life. Makes you think. Thanks for sharing. Aloha
mickuk50
its strange that in different parts of the world there are different attitudes towards behaviours .excellent shot sig mick
Hendesse
Excellent shot from the real life. Poor man, what a hard pillow.
Nambara
Very touching! Excellent
annie5
Sad..that's a poor man..very sad! Thanks for sharing :)
dhanco
Powerful and emotional image, Sig. Thank you for sharing it.
jocko500
very good take on the image.
danob
Yes it is sad and often seen the completely ignoring attitude in my own Country.. What I find of interest is the amount of money the city would spend on its flower borders.. What does a soup kitchen cost? Good one Sig makes us think
RobyHermida
POBRE HOMBRE.... DIOS NOS LIBRE!!!!!!!
deweygg
As a Costa Rican I can tell you that this is very sad and yes unfortunately people, in particular in San Jose, have come to accept this and even more shocking human conditions like child poverty, drug addiction and prostitution. Like all places in the World, Costa Rica and its people are beautiful, but has many problems yet to overcome. Thanks for sharing this photo!
Richardphotos
he would fit right in with the street people here. your captures are always very candid and shows the real street life
samyyous
This could be the real life of millions of people around the world, successful shot that present the life of streets in every place!
delaorden_ojeda
It is a common sight, every day more, including in Japan nowadays, sad but is true, interesting capture !