We All Get Old. Nothing Lasts Forever.
Lee Jeffries is an very talented photographer based out of Manchester, UK, who, through a chance meeting with a young homeless girl in the streets of London, changed his direction, approach, and perception of his art. Jeffries uses homeless people that be meets throughout his travels as the primary and sole subjects in his work. Jeffries creates some amazing and personal B&W portraiture photography that offers a snapshot glimpse into the soul of each individual, presenting the homeless as equals, whereas they’re typically a quietly ignored population.
“Situations arose, and I made an effort to learn to get to know each of the subjects before asking their permission to do their portrait.”
Art with a purpose…a cause…for something greater than ourselves. That’s what we’re talking about.
These are wonderful, but does anyone else feel a little uneasy when looking at these photos? I think it’s the eyes. Had me shifting back and forth awkwardly in my seat..
Wow, these photographs will resonate with me for quite a while. They are haunting and gorgeous. I feel so connected to these strangers, now. Thank you for sharing the beauty of life.
Oh my…what beautiful images. They brought me to tears. In some of them, I can definitely still see the young woman or man under the mask of age. Absolutely fantastic work! Beautiful people!
Very stunning photographs. Their eyes are so piercing! The contrast/tones are used so well! Quite an amazing series!
Wow.
amazing roadmap people.
Stunning and so moving. These will stay with me for a long time. Thank you for sharing.
really amazing, looks like someone did much more than just pics
Gorgeous – beautiful? Wait till you reach their age and look like they do – tell me then that you look gorgeous and beautiful.
Everyone under the age of 40 today is trying to stay young looking? Will you think you are gorgeous when you look like this?
Does anyone care that these people have had very hard lives – it’s written in their faces -and many of them are probably suffering from a variety of ailments, some of which are extremely painful. How many can afford medical care? And if you saw them on the street – would you think – gorgeous – beautiful – stunning? NO! Most will walk past looking the other way or cross over to avoid meeting them.
these people look like manifested demons.