Doing it the old-fashioned way by Helen Betts

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30-OCT-2016

Doing it the old-fashioned way

While at Union Station the other day, I was struck by this sight of an old-fashioned shoeshine stand, obviously not at a lack for customers. I had to go down the escalator twice to get a shot that halfway turned out ;-).

Colorful house on Capitol Hill, posted earlier:

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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victorswan		07-Nov-2016 13:39
Lovely candid Helen, Great to see old traditions alive and well these things bring work to the people well seen BV

Graeme		07-Nov-2016 12:50
An excellent candid scene of these shoe shiners.V

exzim		04-Nov-2016 19:42
Well worth it in the end though Helen

Nirvan Hope		04-Nov-2016 18:32
I didn't even know shoes were still made that needed shining! Great candid of the men at work.

bill friedlander		04-Nov-2016 15:13
Great job while moving on the escalator. V

Nora van Beek		04-Nov-2016 14:52
This is a scene you almost never see anymore. Great find and capture! V

pkocinski		04-Nov-2016 11:55
Great find! I didn't think anyone had their shoes shined anymore.

Julie Oldfield		04-Nov-2016 02:02
Great to see old traditions alive and well. A very interesting capture with much to take in. V

Carl H. Johnson		04-Nov-2016 01:44
A dying craft!!!~V~

Gill Kopy		04-Nov-2016 01:20
Amazing ! I'm surprised that so many people wear shoes that need polishing !!! Worth the escalator ride :) V

Jean D		04-Nov-2016 00:08
A fine capture and remember years ago where they were everywhere. ~V

Ton T.		03-Nov-2016 21:18
Amazing in all ways! V

Dave Petersen Photography		03-Nov-2016 19:18
An image that harkens to the past for so many. A slice of life at Union Station. Terrific clarity and so well composed. VV

Chris Morton		03-Nov-2016 17:34
an aspect of life not seen so much now; actually neither are shoes needing shinng

Martin Lamoon		03-Nov-2016 17:32
A fine old trade, still see the odd one in London. v

joseantonio		03-Nov-2016 17:20
not too many around these days.V

Jeff Real		03-Nov-2016 17:08
The various interactions are very fascinating ~V~

Raymond		03-Nov-2016 15:59
They''re providing a much needed service and believe me, they make a helluva lot more money than one would expect ... at least $10 a crack, 5-8 an hour ... under the table, tax free mostly, indoor work, no lousy boss on your back ... they're not complaining and are appreciated by their customers.

Tom Munson		03-Nov-2016 15:36
There was a time they were everywhere. Nice shot.

Jim Coffman		03-Nov-2016 15:19
A great observation well captured!

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		03-Nov-2016 15:18
I never saw this before, nice shot Helen. V