17 thoughts on “Inspiring Image #98: Roland (Transient, NOLA)”
This is very compatible with my current Wondering Wednesdays post series, pondering Dr. King’s comments that “the edifice which produces” homeless people “needs changing.”
Oh, yes. I think you missed where I did a series of homeless photos from different parts of the country. COVID hit, and of course, I wasn’t going many places, so I dropped that, but I’ll be starting it back up again.
What do people say when you ask if you can photograph them? Or do you do it without their knowledge, from a distance? Roland’s eyes seem at odds with each other, one full of suspicion, the other full of hope. Wanting to hide, wanting to be seen. REALLY seen. Great pic, KE. I hope you two had an interesting conversation. 🙂
Thank an Joan! They usually say yes. I don’t always ask. Sometimes I just take it. You can probably tell which ones are full consent, like this one. He had a great convo with my friend and cousin. I photographed him towards the end.
Someday, when it’s not wordless Wednesday, I’d love to see a post on how you ask people if you can photograph them. That always seems like a huge ask of a stranger.
That’s a good idea. The ones I typically ask are those whom I’ve stood there and spoken to for a minute. Sometimes I also let them know it’s going on a blog for social awareness.
He conversed primarily with my little sister friend, so I didn’t catch all of it, but I do know that he says he eats some days, and some days he doesn’t, but he doesn’t worry about it because he always has enough. I also know he has a daughter.
K E Garland 
This is very compatible with my current Wondering Wednesdays post series, pondering Dr. King’s comments that “the edifice which produces” homeless people “needs changing.”
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Oh, yes. I think you missed where I did a series of homeless photos from different parts of the country. COVID hit, and of course, I wasn’t going many places, so I dropped that, but I’ll be starting it back up again.
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Ah, ok! I’ll be looking forward to it!
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That is such a good photo! And a timely reminder that the homeless are people who need to be seen (and heard.)
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Thanks Ann!
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Why is everyone in my NOLA this week but me! I feel like I’m missing out on something. LOL!
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lol if it helps, I was there Memorial Day weekend for my bday…not last weekend 😉
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Okay…since it was for your birthday, I’ll forgive you for not inviting me. 🙂 I hope you had loads of fun!
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I absolutely had way too much fun lol It’s one of my favorite cities!
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Mine too! 😉
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What do people say when you ask if you can photograph them? Or do you do it without their knowledge, from a distance? Roland’s eyes seem at odds with each other, one full of suspicion, the other full of hope. Wanting to hide, wanting to be seen. REALLY seen. Great pic, KE. I hope you two had an interesting conversation. 🙂
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Thank an Joan! They usually say yes. I don’t always ask. Sometimes I just take it. You can probably tell which ones are full consent, like this one. He had a great convo with my friend and cousin. I photographed him towards the end.
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Someday, when it’s not wordless Wednesday, I’d love to see a post on how you ask people if you can photograph them. That always seems like a huge ask of a stranger.
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That’s a good idea. The ones I typically ask are those whom I’ve stood there and spoken to for a minute. Sometimes I also let them know it’s going on a blog for social awareness.
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There’s definitely a story here. I’m so curious about it!
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He conversed primarily with my little sister friend, so I didn’t catch all of it, but I do know that he says he eats some days, and some days he doesn’t, but he doesn’t worry about it because he always has enough. I also know he has a daughter.
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Wow, thanks for sharing some details, Katherin. There is sadness in his eyes that I could see.
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