And it's a Hard life

Jaime Alberto on 22nd April 2009 @ 4:45am

Intriguing story and photos. Really great photos. Have you tried talking to her yet? I noticed that someone in a previous post suggested that you not talk to her, but what harm could it do?

One reason that she might not be making eye contact is because you're a dude and she's an older lady. Younger women are more likely to smile or make eye contact than older women, especially where men and strangers are concerned.

I'm curious ... I wonder what her story is ...

Lynda on 22nd April 2009 @ 10:15am

However do keep in mind that I picked up some really weird guy named Jez on the Boston Skywalk by talking to a stranger ... so ... so I'm just saying keep that in mind :-) :-) :-)

While in seminary I was assigned to work at a homeless mission and night shelter ... at first I was horrified and hated it, but then, oddly, strangely, it became my favorite assignment. Truly some of the most fascinating people I've met with amazing, often heartbreaking, but "real" stories ... way better than talking to the world's "beautiful people" types ... so definitely worth pursuing ... maybe worth it in terms of photos/art too.

Lynda on 22nd April 2009 @ 10:56am

that's so sad.. nice capture though..

rian on 22nd April 2009 @ 1:32pm

yeah amin!

garghe on 22nd April 2009 @ 2:45pm

Enjoyed looking at your pictures. Nice break from writing. Matt Bamberg, author, http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Secrets-Create-Winning-Photographs/dp/1598639021

Matt Bamberg on 7th May 2009 @ 5:08pm

i love this. it's such a new york story that you're telling here. she's always wearing the same colors -- it looks like a total set up but it's not! it's raw and real. this is great. so glad you captured this.

sarah on 11th May 2009 @ 5:42pm