He was once a familiar figure, but since the onset of COVID, he has not been seen. Not homeless, he was renowned among Melbourne's city photographers—a retired academic possessing several properties. Yet, he chose to live without a roof, embracing the outdoors as his dwelling.
His absence now evokes contemplation about the profound impacts of the pandemic on individual lives. Electing to forgo traditional comforts despite ample means suggests a quest for freedom or a deeper connection with the world unconfined by walls.
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Thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteGreat f1.2 portrait with your 50mm lens!
He is actually quite pleasant to talk to
DeleteSad
ReplyDeleteHe was one of the people we always saw in streets of CBD
DeleteFine portrait of an elderly man who is certainly a character. If he has not been seen recently, something bad might have happened to him. I hope he is alright.
ReplyDeleteWe all tried to find out what happened to him
DeleteWonderful photograph and thoughtful questions my friend. Aloha to you!
ReplyDeleteWe grew emotional attachment to the regular figures in our streets
Deletea gorgeous photo, full of sensitivity! of the exhibition!
ReplyDeleteHow sad!
He is a character
DeleteA veces las personas no elegimos el mejor camino y si encima hay desgracias mundiales como el COVID19, esto agranda aún mas la desafección social. Al menos tu lograste inmortalizarle en una bella fotografía.
ReplyDeleteIn Melbourne Street photography community, we all know the regular figures well
DeleteSuch a shame. Nice photo of him :-D
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me some acquaintances
DeleteWow, wonderful photo. He looks like a real Santa with that beard and hair. I wonder what happened to him? I hope he's safe and didn't get sick during Covid. He looks quite old so maybe he's no longer with us? Too bad no one knows what happened to him.
ReplyDeleteThere was another piano player who was well known in our city. She passed away too.
DeleteI totally agree with your reflection.
ReplyDeleteGreat portrait of this endearing gentleman!
It is powerful to know people through observation
DeleteHope that he is okay and lives somewhere..
ReplyDeleteOne would hope so
DeleteWhat a character!
ReplyDeleteYeah he has his values
DeleteWithout a doubt, the pandemic changed our lives
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Nothing is the same
DeleteLo ha tenido todo en la vida y ha querido experimentar como es la vida de los sin techo.
ReplyDeleteLo ha tenido todo en la vida y ha querido experimentar como es la vida de los sin techo.
ReplyDeleteHe is living through the people
DeleteIsn't that interesting, a man who had the means and yet material possessions were not thought of. I hope he is enjoying his life still. A splendid photo of the gentleman.
ReplyDeleteInteresante reflexión la que planteas a partir de este personaje.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Recovery/waiting/fugitive thoughts
ReplyDeleteAn evocative photo indeed.
ReplyDeleteSome people are like that, they prefer living outside.
ReplyDeleteLife takes some unexpected turns. Quite a character
ReplyDeleteHas hecho un retrato muy bonito. Un beso.
ReplyDeletePerhaps Covid claimed him. That's a sad thought, Roentare. I love my creature comforts, and the older I get, the more I love them.
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