Good and bad news on the streets of Cambridge today. I had a chat to one of The Big Issue sellers who has taken over from Graham, one of my favourites. Graham has got himself a full-time job and apparently it's going well. Even better news, the chap I was talking to is making good progress in getting a job himself. Sadly, it hasn't stopped the problem of people being on the streets. I don't know if this girl is actually homeless - Cambridge has a very good record in that respect - but it's no way to live. She must only see legs and bodies from down there and most people didn't seem to notice her at all. I had to give her a wide birth as her dog was growling loudly at Monty.
Looks like he could see Monty coming from a long way away!
Love the bike wheel reflection in the window behind her head!...Slightly hidden from view for some...but I spotted it and it made me smile...Thanks
She really stands out with that red jacket. I am so enjoying the response to the theme - a real window to other worlds, but also a reflection on how much the same people are, all over the world.
@deens It's a great theme although now I'm really trying to take Cambridge's more eccentric characters I'm finding I'm all fingers and thumbs!! And could't you have a won & suggested it a couple of weeks back while I was in Marrakech - absolutely fantastic place for street photography?!!
I hope she has a safe place to stay at least - she looks so young. Congratulations on Top 20 for your crocus picture - definitely 2 sides of the Cambridge coin.
@judithg Great shot! Have you seen two of our favourite characters of Cambridge - the busker in the bin, and the man we call Heavy Rocker Biker Man who cycles around with music blaring?
sad sight - we have a Big Issue seller here, and we get them hanging around for ages, longer than they should, which makes us wonder - they get shipped in for miles for us
Good to be able to follow up on your local BI seller. Our local girl (when I'm in the midlands) has been there for a couple of years now, but really does stay the course in all weathers. Interesting street shot.
I had no idea what Big Issue was so I googled it...fascinating. I love your shot - whether she is homeless or not, what a strange place to park with a dog.
Great street shot and it makes my heart go out to her. I'm going to checkout Big Issue. Somehow it's so ironic that she is invisible despite the bright red jacket
Love the bike wheel reflection in the window behind her head!...Slightly hidden from view for some...but I spotted it and it made me smile...Thanks