This picture is #37 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the
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On the 24th June 2020 I was walking through the centre of Bury St Edmunds on a Market Day. One of the best outdoor markets to be found for fruit vegetables,clothing cakes , furniture and vinyl. To name a few things.
I saw Ray who is a very recongnisable person in the town as he is often to be seen with his mechanical cleaning machine especially on a market day which creates plenty of rubbish. He's a busy man and with his bluetooth earphones there was little time to chat. I believe he said he has worked for St Edmunsdbury Council for over 12 years, loves the job and is past normal retirement age. He carries on serving the public.
It was a hot sunny day and I didn't have time to take many shots or position Ray so this is the portrait i got
