Long Face

She's always either sitting on a standpipe or sitting on something inside a seldomly used doorway. Then you notice the sad, long face. She's an old woman and it hits you right in the heart. You feel sorry for her and begin to reach into your pocket for money to drop into the open palm. Don't do it! She's some kooky lady who's decided this is a great thing for her to do. Tax free money!

Over time I've witnessed her changing clothes to make her look more homely and poor. She's even taken new jeans and shredded the bottom edge to look old. In all the times I've seen her, this is the first time she's smiled... for the camera.

Location: 8th Avenue between 45th & 46th Street (New York, NY)