I had stopped off at Mcdo's, desperate for a
drink after a longish drive. I took the camera in
as I don't like leaving it in the car.

I was attempting to shoot from the hip this elderly chap,
who was really tucking into his salad and big Mac,
when in walks a tramp. He makes a bee-line for me,
(they always do), much to the amusement of everyone else sat eating,
and said "are you with the ? Camera Club?"

"No", I smile. "But will you take my picture?", he pleads.

As if from nowhere, the management arrives and escorts him off the premises....

And I stare dismally after my lost portrait opportunity...


and maybe a life desperate, too, for recognition.