Homeless with Faithful Companion
by Kristin Elmquist
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Homeless with Faithful Companion
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Kristin Elmquist
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There are so many homeless people who live on the street. Some because of bad luck, some because they are mentally ill, and some who are true vagabonds who prefer to live without what most of us consider the normal constraints of everyday life. This gentlemen is a Vietnam vet who was begging on the streets of Nashville. I am always so sad to see these folks living like this, but he seemed to be happy with his lot in life. At least he has a faithful companion to keep him company.
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May 1st, 2012
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Comments (18)
Gary Eklund Mr Dodo b bird 22 Days Ago
Some of us prefer "panhandler" to ""begger" but you say potato I say tomato...or something like that. Just kidding mostly. Either way it's wierd when people who don't know you scream and cuss at you in a way that seems to threaten. I never realized til recently. Wierd. Seriously now this is a wonderful "boy and his dog " photograph.
Xueling Zou
Compelling work! Beautiful person and dog! Thank for capturing and sharing with us! Thanks for voting on my contest piece:-)!
Mary Wolf
Thank you, Kristin, for capturing this homeless man and his companion in such a wonderful image. It challenges all of us to do what we can to help.
Kristin Elmquist
Thanks, Alec, for featuring this one in the Life is What Happens Group, and your vote. :)
Lenore Senior
Well, I can't let this photo go by. This is the epitome of the plight of the homeless, whether they consider it a "plight" or not. Great shot. v/f
Blair Stuart
Thank you for sharing this work Kristin, the image captures the story and your comments are so true. Bruce is to be congratulated for the work that he does with the homeless and he is so right, it could well be any one of us at any time.....Blair
Lianne Schneider
A poignant commentary on our society Kristin, and a touching and sensitive comment of your own. Wonderful candid shot. F/v