Sunday, July 11, 2010

Connected


This photo isn't brand new,
but it really speaks to me about connectedness,
the prompt for the Sunday creative this week.


I was walking with my camera in Jackson Square,
in New Orleans last January.


A group that you might call "down and out" were enjoying each other's company,
sharing a beer can in a paper bag,
and generally forgetting their cares and concerns.


I'm from New Orleans,
and I've met "these people" before.
These were the patients when I worked at
Charity Hospital in the early '90's.

On this particular day, they were cheerful, silly
...and only too happy to pose for my camera.

I'm sure their connectedness is a key to their survival.







7 comments:

  1. very moving! I visited New Orleans in 2004 and it is an amazing city. I want so badly to return some day.

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  2. Isn't it amazing how we yearn to connect with people and make our own families with them. Beautiful photos.

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  3. Lovely how happiness is free.
    and now also ...you made me smile.
    Very touching images Andrea.

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  4. I'm moved by these photos, lovely connection.

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  5. I have to say the same...I found this to be very moving. What a wonderful connection you received that is obvious in the photos.

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  6. goodness! Your images are just beautiful. I loved your "denim" truck so much, last week. This weeks "connected" installment is really touching!

    Katy Noelle

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