In these days of world-wide economic crisis, the above is a too-common sight. Here the REALITY is if you have a job, even one you hate, you keep it. Hard times affect of course the unemployed and elderly people like this woman. (Yes, I did give her some money.)See other R's at ABC WEDNESDAY.
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It is always very sad to see this kind of images Bibi. Sadly we can see them all over.
Sad Reality. Reality is an unfair world. What a pic! So authentic this old and poor woman. Great choice for R and great shot.
So very sad. I think we should have an "adopt a poor person" program. As Carola said, your capture is so authentic.
This is a fantastic image! You have captured so well what appears to be a poverty-stricken woman. And I'm afraid we'll see more of this before the crisis runs it course. Poverty has risen sharply in the U.S. and almost 50 million kids have no access to health care!
Maybe the U.S. is not all that "exceptional."
As JFK said, "Life is not fair."
portrait magnifique et tres dur a regarder, bravo
great shot, but oh how sad.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
This reality is harsh. Her eyes touch the soul. Your portrait captures are so full of truth.
You've taken a moving portrait of one of society's ills. Thank you for posting it.
Oh my, that hurts. Wonderful photo that tells a story in just one shot.
Life is so difficult for so many.
I think you have the best post for letter R. These photo saddens me and it's all over. She must be happy you gave her money ^_^ That is so nice of you!
R- Red Rays
poignant...lovely capture!
God bless you more for giving!
My R is about Raking Leaves, please come and see.
Well, this just broke my heart. And, of course, there but for fortune . . . I am not rich, but oh so grateful for all that I do have. Thanks so much for posting this one.
There but for the grace of God go any of us. Thanks for jarring us about the realities of so many who live so close to us.
Leslie
abcw team
What a hard life! :'(
Reality bites but its something that we need to face everyday.
Rosary Beads
That has to be the best and most thoughtful contribution to the letter R. A brilliant photo and brilliant idea, Bibi. Thank you and well done.
I didn't realize she was begging. do you think she has a place to live? Homelessness is such a fearsome thing. This reminds me to be actively and consciously grateful for the roof over my head.
Oakland Daily, yes, she was. I passed her again today on the street and gave her something. I don't know if she has a place to live; imagine she must have something. It's cold out there and she is old.
Hitting more people by the day and there are great programs for the ones who want to help.
A good reminder Bibi especially when the cold is starting to bite outside.
Oh that poor woman .. so crippled .. and so reminiscent of Grimms fairytales
Breaks my heart...imagine this is someones mum grandma;(((
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What a dramatic picture. The photographic quality is excellent and the subject matter is one we should all keep in our thoughts as we eat hearty meals, sit in our warm homes, and celebrate holidays. We need to remember that those luxuries do not exist for everyone. Thanks for reminding me of that.
Thank you for the reminder that we all need to be eternally grateful for all we have. This is a moving portrait BIbi.
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