Vets without Homes

© Michelle Alton

Vets without Homes

Uploaded: July 22, 2014 | Entered: July 22, 2014 11:50:36

Description

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Ironically, I had just come from photographing a Red Cross-sponsored Veterans' Fair at City Hall (Philadelphia), and was walking up Broad Street. As I left the Fair, the clouds had burst and people were heading for shelter. The group that was manning the WaWa food kiosk at the Fair had handed me three or four sandwiches. I ate one and stashed the rest.
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Several blocks away from City Hall, I spotted this group across the street and shot this photo. Then I crossed over to ask the men if I could use their photo for the Red Cross.
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Then I realized that they were homeless veterans and offered them the rest of the WaWa sandwiches--the ones WaWa sells for $4 in their stores. The guys were very appreciative and told me how their dog had found the last victim when the Salvation Army store uptown had collapsed suddenly.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 2500, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Douglas Pignet July 22, 2014

Sad.. Being a vet I hate to see this...nicely done #1580179

Tiia Vissak July 22, 2014

a great capture! #11090458

Liz blahh July 22, 2014

My heart aches but fantastic capture! #11090460

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 22, 2014

Awesome picture and story, Michelle. Bless our vets and their dogs! Our family has had its vets from the Civil War on so a kindness to any vet strikes home. #11090463

Ray Thoms July 22, 2014

Great image Michelle
#11090500

Robert R. Goodman July 22, 2014

Hi Michelle,Excellent capture and favorite.I hope one day no one is homeless in our country my friend!!! #11090516

Monnie Ryan July 22, 2014

Wonderful capture, but a really sad story. #11090533

John Connolly July 22, 2014

One of the sad aftermarths of war Michelle! A great story and very graphic image! #11090537

Anita Hogue July 22, 2014

WOW, a powerful capture Michelle! #11090544

Leslie McLain level-classic July 22, 2014

Terrific capture and a wonderful story, Michelle. #11090595

Carol Quina level-classic July 22, 2014

A wonderful photo-jounalistic shot. We should be doing more for our veterans! #11090629

Renata Gusciora July 22, 2014

What a fantastic documentary shot, Michelle! Love it! Great tones, light, composition and story behind! #11090667

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 22, 2014

An interesting story and wonderful photo to go with it, Michelle! #11090688

Avril Young July 23, 2014

Very sad and powerful photo Michelle..
#11090793

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 23, 2014

Powerful story telling story of how we treat those that fight for our freedom. Thanks for your kindness, Michelle. #11090962

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 23, 2014

What a story, Michelle!

Excellent and moving image!
Debby #11091343

Gail Sullivan level-classic July 24, 2014

The treatment and story behind the image makes it a classic, Michelle! #11091439

Stephen Zacker July 24, 2014

A Poingnant image. Really nice in B & W #11091493

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 24, 2014

Well seen and captured and a touching story for your street scene. #11091526

Terry Korpela level-deluxe July 24, 2014

Nice catch Michelle!! I alway try to talk to folks who live on the streets. it is amazing what you can learn. #11091640

Jill Odice level-classic July 31, 2014

How sad that these guys who gave so much for their country are forced to live like this. It is a real shame! This is how they are repaid for their service...Great photojournalism shot Michelle, it goes into my favorites #11097864

John Rivera level-deluxe August 21, 2014

You are the Queen of B\W Photography! Great capture here Michelle! #11112712

Anita Hogue September 21, 2014

WOW, such a powerful image! #11139921

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