01 November 2010

Homeless at Menton Railway Station


Menton railway station, a homeless person asleep at the entrance and two ladies who didn't notice.

To see how other bloggers in the City Daily Photo community have interpreted today's theme of 'Public Transportation' please click here to view thumbnails for all participants

27 comments:

~tanty~ said...

I posted railway station too. So sad to see that homeless person.

ρομπερτ said...

Outstanding entry ! Much respect upon pointing out. Have to admit, that I took nearly a similar picture not too far into the past, as the city provides way too many such sights.

A safe road ahead for you and a good start into the new month and week as well.

daily athens

J Bar said...

Interesting post.

Randy said...

It's sad but so true in many cities. Nice capture.

Julie said...

I had a sleeping homeless man yesterday. Maybe they noticed yet thought he would want them not to fuss.

raf said...

Excellent image and post for the theme, Jilly. Well done!

Gunn said...

Some photos are soooooo STRONG, and these two are not easy to forget! The contrasts of life can be huge, also where you are. Thanks for sharing .
Greetings from G and S in Stavanger.
Best of luck at the big photo event, Jilly!

brattcat said...

A painfully powerful image, particularly those vulnerable feet.

B SQUARED said...

A wonderful choice with strong social commentary.

Lynette said...

Great Theme Day post--I agree with B SQUARED's comment 100%. Mine is up at Portland Oregon Daily Photo; it’s a photo that I took on the MAX Light Rail last Saturday.

nathalie in avignon said...

A very striking photo for a problem that few of us know how to deal with. Great photo and commentary for today's theme Jilly ;-)

Sharon said...

I agree with nathalie, this is one of those problems we don't know what to do with. Touching photo!

Small City Scenes said...

Hi Jilly--good to hear from you, but the question is 'where have I been'?

A touching image. I helped a 15yr old homeless lad the other day. I gave him busfare money and a ride to the station. And listened to him---I hope I helped. MB

Leif Hagen said...

Too cold and snowy for most homeless people to live in our city!

Abraham Lincoln said...

Very appropriate theme day post. Besides that I like it a lot because of the contrast between the "haves" and the "have nots."

Virginia said...

A very poignant photograph Jilly.
V

jb said...

Great interpretation

Olivier said...

toujours des photos dures a voir ;(

EG Wow said...

So sad there are so many homeless people! Excellent photo, Jilly!

Kate said...

I've been doing some reading on psychological interpretations we make, and the homeless don't make out too well with the majority of citizens. Wish we could dignify their existence and eradicate homelessness. Sigh!

cieldequimper said...

Sad but I guess we get used to it because there are so many. And I have this feeling it isn't going to get any better. :-(

Janet M Kincaid said...

Wow! What a great way to participate in this month's theme and make a statement. It's amazing how often we walk around, over, or away from "the least of these your brethren". Thank you for this, Jilly.

Bibi said...

Excellent post for today, Jilly. The contrast between the well-dressed young women and the man lying there, ignored by them, is heartbreaking.

And in the close-up, "Ce sac est ...durable..." reinforces the idea that he will need that sack for a long time.

Ann (MobayDP) said...

what happens to the homeless during the winter in Menton, Jilly? Do they have shelters in which they can sleep?

joanny said...

Jilly

A chilling photograph,, becoming FAR to common around the world.

Joanny

Petrea said...

A perfect post, Jilly. Somehow I had let myself think that the problem of homelessness did not touch Menton.

JM said...

Very sad but what a powerful entry on the theme! Well done, Jilly!

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