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Homeless man in fountain during heatwave

I hate to assume someone is homeless, based on observation. So, this man might not be. But his demeanor, and clothes and meager possessions stuffed in a garden bag, all pointed to it. It was 96 degrees, and he – along with everyone else outside – was sweltering. He was walking round the fountain with his plastic lobster held tight in one hand, then suddenly broke and ran into the center, where he stayed for a moment, washing himself and cooling down.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: NYC, New York, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © David Gray