Bruce: Stranger #3/100 - a photo on Flickriver

This picture is #3 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

I was killing time before starting my working day, when I noticed Bruce from about 30m away. His combination of beard, hat and scarf convinced me to approach him.

I told him how much I liked his appearance and asked if he would mind having his photo taken. “Not at all” he said. It turns out he was waiting on a bus that picks up retired people to go swimming. He does this 3 times a week.

He then went on to explain to me each construction project that every single crane in the Edinburgh skyline was involved in.

He told me he has been retired for 12 years now but went on to lament the chances of younger people today ever being able to retire before they die. He continued with “I’ve done the Dad bit, and done the provider bit, but now I’m enjoying myself every single day”. His job was heavy and he advised everybody who could “to move on at the right time and free up the jobs for the young ones”. His disdain for today’s politicians came out very strongly.

The bus didn't show so he offered to walk with me to where I was going and he began asking questions about me and my family and my job.

This encounter with Bruce was possible because I had brought my camera with me. Thank you to Bruce for enriching my day before a 6-hour conference. Exactly what I needed.

Taken on: January 29, 2020

Sets appears in: • 100 Strangers Project • Beautiful Faces more » • Edinburgh « less

Groups appears in: • Faces and faces - H.I.G.H.Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y. • 100 Strangers more » • Digital Camera World • D750 nikon • Faces of Humanity • D750 Portraiture • HEAD AND SHOULDERS. « less

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