Barrow backstreets ~ 4 by seanoneill

Barrow backstreets ~ 4

A shot of a lady out walking to the shops from yesterday. A few years ago she wouuld have been able to do her shopping here, but now faces another 10 minute walk to the local Co-Op.

A bitty day here, where I've got a lot done, but had no time for my camera, so am posting a few shots from the last week or two. I managed to catch up with a lot of my friends recent work on 365, but if I haven't reached you yet I hope to tomorrow.
I think you must be permanently lurking to capture these people so obligingly appearing in your shots! Another good backstreet capture, another era.
March 27th, 2014  
The b&w is perfect for this shot.
March 27th, 2014  
@jennywren I am "The lucky lurker"
March 27th, 2014  
Lurker. Ha. Do you ever get busted?
March 27th, 2014  
It's sad all the local shops closing!
March 27th, 2014  
despite the closed shop and the feeling of sadness...this makes me laugh because of the association "old lady / end of max speed"...sorry ;)
March 27th, 2014  
This really looks like a shot from yesteryear. Great candid capture.
March 27th, 2014  
Clever!
March 27th, 2014  
Sad to see the local shops close.
March 27th, 2014  
I love the name of the street and I doubt she will get a speeding ticket. I am really enjoying your series, Sean. fav
March 27th, 2014  
I really like this one, capturing the elderly lady just adds to it. I'd love to see what you'd photo if you came down the road towards our village!
March 27th, 2014  
Very nice, I get the feeling she's been walking down that street many times. I'm enjoying your transformation from landscape photographer to street shooter.
March 27th, 2014  
Just love this - it has such a vintage feel to it.
March 27th, 2014  
@newbank I'd have a go at that challenge. Wherefore art thou :-) ?
March 27th, 2014  
Lovely shot and I've never thought about the effect of local shops closing on the elderly before. A thought provoking subject.
March 27th, 2014  
Great capture. Fav.
March 27th, 2014  
Nice one. I like the lonelyness of street and the advice on sign... Wich dangers may find the lady beyond the sign ?

Thank you for your submission :)
March 27th, 2014  
@seanoneill I live where batman lives. I'm sure that's just down from you. I'm sure you are just up the road. I recognise the places you say are your village. Not mentioning it by name as not seen any that you have mentioned it by name in....
March 27th, 2014  
@newbank very nearby then! I'm having my hair cut in Gotham tomorrow and was intending to bring my camera for a shot I've had in mind for a while! I'm ok to say where I live :-)
March 27th, 2014  
Well I for one hope you get time to get the shot and look forward to seeing what has inspired you. Lots of mine come from my walks about the village on school runs with the kids so if you see a buggy with a crazy lady bent over a puddle, flower, tree or something it's probably me!
March 27th, 2014  
@newbank I may have given a big clue!! Something to celebrate the South Notts Bus Co!
March 27th, 2014  
@newbank I'll keep my eyes peeled for you :-)
March 27th, 2014  
My oldest likes looking on the home page at images. He would be so excited to see the bus garage it would be an instant fav.
March 27th, 2014  
@newbank is that Sam or Ben? I'll give him a name check!
March 27th, 2014  
I like this. Coupled with your previous shot of the postman, I'm beginning to get a feeling that I'm watching that building watching the life happening in front of it.
March 28th, 2014  
Love this shot and the woman really makes it
March 28th, 2014  
The capture of the Senior adds context. Super shot.
March 28th, 2014  
nice shot
March 28th, 2014  
This is a story-telling photo. The closed shop and the lady combine to tell a tale of better days past. My own town has a similar story to tell.
March 28th, 2014  
Lee
This shot somehow reminds me of my childhood. Can't put my finger on why! Images of the past viewed with my minds eye always seem to be in b&w. I think maybe its the lady, As a child i'd go shopping on a Saturday for my elderly neighbours, A thrupenny bit or sometimes sixpence was the reward. Nice shot Sean.
March 28th, 2014  
Lovely shot Sean fav
March 28th, 2014  
Another super corner shop shot!!
March 28th, 2014  
Great image, after the 'postie' one, Sean.
March 28th, 2014  
Fab to the nth degree! Hope she was OK leaving the safety zone! Fav of course!
March 28th, 2014  
This is a fabulous candid, great story telling.
March 29th, 2014  
Great street candid, very poignant, sort of depressing but that is real life
March 29th, 2014  
Joe
Grandma exiting the safe zone...awesome.
April 16th, 2014  
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