It's ABC Wednesday again, and S is for street sweeper.
I admire the patience of this immigrant to my town, taking on the job of sweeping the main street right in front of the Agora clean for the benefit of the locals and tourists alike. He didn't bat an eyelid when he saw me photographing him; he just proudly carried on with his work. Notice how he's tied a few blue bin liners behind him; he's just doing his job.
I think this is how we should all treat our jobs. With pride and dignity. It shows in your photos.
ReplyDeleteYes,lincoln's right,they deserve the credits.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe I'm coming to Hania three times per day..fall in love with this city.And I really have a lot to learn about photographing,it seems to me you always have the things I wanted to learn and see.
Good to see workmen doing a honest day's work and we need them and they deserve our respect. I hope they always get it from us.
ReplyDeleteGood one. Nice man. Yesterday I waited a long time for my bus in the center of Jerusalem and got to watching the street sweeper work. Like you, I wanted to take his picture. But unlike you, I'm too shy to shoot people who see me shooting. Any advice?
ReplyDeleteBut then I did come home with two good stealth shots of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men.
A fantastic photo and Abraham Lincoln said it all!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good picture of daily life !
ReplyDeleteI was in New Zealand some years ago my daughter and her children and me travelled for a month on the South Island. We were really impressed: it was very beautiful and the weather was very fine in January.My daughter lives in Australia.
Keeping it tidy.
ReplyDeleteGreat job and great shot!
Wonderful photo and something to think about as well! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit to our blog today, and for your kind words. I really appreciate your encouragement :)
ReplyDeleteMigrants dont always get the respect that they deserve do they? this is a fantastic photo.
Everyone plays an important role in our society. Sometimes we forget that. You post is a great reminder. -- Margy
ReplyDeletereal good to see commitment to the job on hand..
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