Comments on: David Hoffman & Crisis At Christmas

By: Leanne K Teves

Leanne K Teves — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:15:56 +0000

It is very unfortunate that we have not moved on from this challenge. The “haves and the have nots” are still going strong. I think its dawning on all of us, that in general, our governments and leaders let us down. We must build our communities strong by helping each other- not waiting. Whether that is making our purchases at the smaller shops to keep them going, checking in on our neighbors, giving to the houseless- we must do what we can to be self sufficient yet a resource to other humans. These photos demonstrate that kind of caring but I am afraid in recent times ideas of division and a gross disproportion of income have widened the gap even more. I do see people waking up. Photos like these and understanding history are so important to our restructuring and change. Thank you!

By: David Green

David Green — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:18:44 +0000

Superb photos all, but the one that moves me the most is the shot of the the bloke with his arm around the bloke in the mac, who is clearly very upset. My mind instantly goes to ‘Why was he in a shelter? What happened to him to put him there? Who was he? A soldier or merchant seaman still haunted by the War? A victim of some religious institution or orphanage? A wife or child taken to soon?’ There but for the grace of God, go all of us.

By: Sarah Ainslie

Sarah Ainslie — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:43:29 +0000

Thank you David for your vision, for your open and non judgemental way of seeing everyone with warmth. And so much detail in each image that gives such a rich life.
We need this book to remind us of how little has changed.

By: Jill Wilson

Jill Wilson — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:40:53 +0000

Yes – these poignant photos certainly puts our present troubles into perspective…

The picture that spoke most to me was the one of the man having his feet dealt with. I can imagine that living on the streets with no access to clean dry footwear would play havoc with one’s feet, and it takes a very special kind of care for someone to deal with the subsequent problems.

I’m glad that Crisis is still going strong and giving that care, but it doesn’t reflect well on our society that it is still needed.

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:46:32 +0000

Great photos from the man who always takes great photos. Can’t wait for the book!

By: John Venes

John Venes — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:55:16 +0000

Very moving.How comfortable most of us are in comparison.

By: M D West

M D West — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:53:36 +0000

The image of the guy making a framed picture of his eyes with just his hands is very special, a sort of mime photography

By: Cathy Fuller

Cathy Fuller — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:09:52 +0000

Capturing, brilliant and moving photos of very hard times here in East London. Thank you David Hoffman.

By: Saba

Saba — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:19:39 +0000

Heart-warming and all, but also terrifying. Some are caught in traps with no keys. It could be me, it could be you.

By: paul loften

paul loften — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:34:19 +0000

Some very familiar faces when I used to get off at Aldgate East Station. The little park opposite the Whitechapel Gallery was where some spent their time during the day. Thanks to David for Crisis at Christmas and both of you for the photos .