Photo "83" by Cristi Matei

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"83"

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I whas out on the streets trying to capture a few good snapshots, when I saw this old man carying his bycicle in his arms over some stairs. I whas a bit confused not knowing if I should take pictures of him or give him a hand, anyways while I got close enough he whas almost there so my help would of come late. Then I put my camera to my eye hoping I can get a pic. Didn`t get a good one of him carying his byke but after he whas done, he turned to me and sayd "83". Being stupid or playing stupid I asked "83 what?" he says, "83 years, and I didn`t plan to live so long" Ofcourse I wished him manny manny more, and then he started telling me stories of his life starting from world war II, up until today and how hard it is for old people like him to survive from one day to another in this country. I forgot his name or I never asked, I`m not sure, that`s why I`m calling this image "83" because I snapped it exactly when he whas saying it. He gave me his adress tho and I promissed him a print so when I`m going to give it to him, probably tomorrow, I will know his name and I hope manny more stories. Can`t wait for it, he is really one of the sweetest persons I met recently.

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Tue 24 Aug 2004 02:37

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miguel #1 Tue 24 Aug 2004 02:47

Nice to hear about the story of this great snapshot Matei. You captured a fabulous expression and his entire life seems to be in his beautiful old face. Congrats.