How was your day?

[pax]

It always gets me how easily we complain about our lives and how we're short changed by fate etc.I'm also a big culprit of this..I've taken to taking my camera along with me where ever i go.And having stopped on a whim at the local KFC,for a snack. I looked across the road only to see this mother and child sitting in the middle island of a busy intersection.I snapped off a few shots.
Have we as Humans become so accustomed to this sight that we just put on our blinkers and turn the other way,When there are literally thousands of others in worse off positions who would at the drop of a hat,swap their existance with ours..
Comments and critique as usual are most welcome..

Peace and light

[Chewys Dad]

Very Poignant shot! It's a shame to see people like this, with little or no hope. We have to ask ourselves "What would Jesus do" in these cases. I see so many cases in Thailand, Many are just grifters, but many are truly in dire straights.
Thanks for sharing this
Michael.

[Tenzin'sMom]

Thank you, pax, for your moving photo and compassionate words. A good reminder of our blessings and our opportunities to share them with others, especially this time of year.

[Technical Tim]

really emotive shot Pax - just makes you think

[Heaterguy]

Very provocative shot. Should be in a newspaper. Great photo-journalistic opportunity with a great message.

[fstopMike]

The hard life is doubly emphasized by sitting on the hard rocks. This is the kind of shot that makes one think. Well done.

[pjflan7]

gee, how sad to see.....

[SoxAddict]

That's a very moving photograph, and extremely well captured. I agree, it's easy for us all to get caught up in our own world. Seeing or hearing about situations like you've caught on camera here are "good" to help us recalibrate though, and help us realise that in the grand scheme of things, life isn't too bad for us really. I think the putting-the-blinkers-on mentality isn't because we're hardened or uncaring, but in many cases it's simply a consequence of not knowing how to deal with such cases of extreme hardship when we see it.

[pax]

Thank you all for your comments.
I've actually been thinking of doing an assignment highlighting the plight of those in need,The homeless and the Aged and approaching a shopping center to see if they'd let me host it and maybe do a sort of collection.Not sure it'll work and besides my confidence in taking proper photo's isn't at the right level yet..But hey maybe i should just go for it..

Again thanks for taking the time to look and to respond..

Peace and Light..