Destitute

Destitute · 08:34 AM

destitute |ˈdestiˌt(y)oōt|
adjective
without the basic necessities of life : the charity cares for destitute children.
• [ predic. ] ( destitute of) not having : towns destitute of commerce.

As I walked through Montmartre in Paris, I noticed one of our local "Historic Characters" taking a nap on a bench at Place Abbesses. It was very sobering for me as I reflected on my own life and how at any moment I and perhaps any of you reading this post could assume his condition. I walked up to him and very unassumingly attempted to capture the moment. He was oblivious to the click of the shutter. I fired away as if I were shooting a commissioned project. When done I turned around and as I was about to leave a women asked, "Is this for an Ad Campaign and is all of this being choreographed?" I smiled and said "Isn't this all being choreographed?" She just smiled and walked away as I headed west along Rue des Abbesses.

Jimbo · 06-27-2009, 08:45 AM

Interesting story line and great image Ben. Sad but true

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It was very sobering for me as I reflected on my own life and how at any moment I and perhaps any of you reading this post could assume his condition

JIMBO

paulyrichard · 06-27-2009, 08:51 AM

That is a fantastic photo, well composed and well done man.

Niki · 06-27-2009, 09:19 AM

You wonder if when he was younger he thought he'd never live on the streets.
great capture, Ben

**Sailor** · 06-27-2009, 12:33 PM

This guy's paid a lot of dues - wonder what they were, poor fellow.

Jer

**Ash** · 06-27-2009, 01:08 PM

Emotive capture Ben.
Wealth can be fickle... and we can easily become victims of circumstance.
Worth some reflection.
Thanks for sharing.

stevebrot · 06-27-2009, 03:02 PM

I saw a similar scene several month ago but did not have the nerve to photograph it. I am afraid I cannot detach myself enough emotionally to turn another's tragedy into art though I admire the strength of the images when it is done well.

That is a strong image Ben.

Steve

Damn Brit · 06-27-2009, 06:07 PM

Emotional image and comments Ben.
Going by his position I would call it 'Crucified by Life'

benjikan · 06-28-2009, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Emotional image and comments Ben.
Going by his position I would call it 'Crucified by Life'

That is a great title...

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06-27-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Interesting story line and great image Ben. Sad but true Quote: It was very sobering for me as I reflected on my own life and how at any moment I and perhaps any of you reading this post could assume his condition JIMBO

06-27-2009, 08:51 AM	#3
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871	That is a fantastic photo, well composed and well done man.

06-27-2009, 09:19 AM	#4
Niki Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 244	You wonder if when he was younger he thought he'd never live on the streets. great capture, Ben

06-27-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	This guy's paid a lot of dues - wonder what they were, poor fellow. Jer

06-27-2009, 01:08 PM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Emotive capture Ben. Wealth can be fickle... and we can easily become victims of circumstance. Worth some reflection. Thanks for sharing.

06-27-2009, 03:02 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I saw a similar scene several month ago but did not have the nerve to photograph it. I am afraid I cannot detach myself enough emotionally to turn another's tragedy into art though I admire the strength of the images when it is done well. That is a strong image Ben. Steve

06-27-2009, 06:07 PM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	Emotional image and comments Ben. Going by his position I would call it 'Crucified by Life'

06-28-2009, 02:40 AM	#9
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit Emotional image and comments Ben. Going by his position I would call it 'Crucified by Life' That is a great title...