portraits & snippets: Kev and the Christmas tree by quietpurplehaze

portraits & snippets: Kev and the Christmas tree

Kev sells the Big Issue in Winchester and was stranger no.36 in my project.
http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/add-ins/2016-02-21

This year he was chosen by the community to switch on the Christmas lights in Winchester and the event made the TV news and the press.
http://theukbulletin.com/2017/11/21/big-issue-seller-switches-on-winchester-christmas-lights/

We were lucky to find Kev in the High Street and he was happy to pose for several photos, telling passers by that we were his mum and dad, that I was the local MP, that I was a photographer with a national newspaper. (in my dreams!)

He insisted on having a photo taken with Ray - in my second album.

And of course, later, I will be perusing our copy of the Big Issue.
November 23rd, 2017  
Superb street portrait Hazel, what an interesting fellow full of fun considering Kev's current circumstances, suspect he sells lots of Big issues dressed like that, thanks for the link fame at last for Kev I wish him well:)
November 23rd, 2017  
Hurrah!! What a great bit of luck for Kev. Probably some of the best days for him in recent times. Thanks for the shout out :-)
November 23rd, 2017  
A wonderful face full of character :)
November 23rd, 2017  
@Cherrill

Thanks for being interested!
November 23rd, 2017  
A great story and portrait. so glad you bought a copy of the Big Issue off him. The Big Issue sellers really do have to work hard to earn such small amounts of money.
November 23rd, 2017  
What a great story. I love Kev's outfit :)
November 23rd, 2017  
A terrific shot of Kev he sounds like great fun and would cheer up any grey day . Wonderful outfit to be wearing and nice to hear he is loved by his local comminity.
November 23rd, 2017  
Fabulous portrait and story
November 23rd, 2017  
Cool picture.
November 23rd, 2017  
This story made me smile and your photo really shows Kev’s character. Fav
November 23rd, 2017  
Another fabulous portrait Hazel.. I'm in awe of your skill, fav
November 23rd, 2017  
@yrhenwr

David, thank you, I just love it and realise more and more that, for me, each photo begs a atory.
November 23rd, 2017  
You really are good at these, aren't you? Lovely shot.
November 23rd, 2017  
I love this Hazel, such a happy face! Just shows some people don't need much to make them happy, a lesson for us all! Fave.
November 23rd, 2017  
Great portrait of this handsome looking guy.
November 23rd, 2017  
I just love your portraits!
November 23rd, 2017  
Another great picture and story.
November 23rd, 2017  
very nice! great smile
November 24th, 2017  
Great photo of Kev and loved the story.
November 25th, 2017  
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