Something Different
I signed up for a photography course in downtown Las Vegas. The instructor hired 3 models who posed at various locations for us. It was pretty interesting once he started picking backgrounds and left it up to the models to create various poses.
Richard
Richard has been living on the streets of Key West for many years.
Inside the balloon
At a hot air balloon launch I was trying to take a photo while this was inflating. The owner told me I could go inside for a better photo so I told him and his wife to join me.
Unfortunate
I can always find him along the waterfront on my walks into town. It is one thing to quickly glance but to take a photo then really look makes me appreciate what I have..
Sunday morning
I saw these people walking down a lane in Key West. On their way to church on a bright Sunday morning I asked them to pose for me in front of this green wall.
Future Astronaut?
Saw this guy rollerblading in Key West and asked if I could take his picture.
Havana Gallery
These fellows had a little photo gallery and knew a few words of English so we "talked" photography. They, like most cubans, were doing so much with so little.
Bruce
A very colorful, among other things, friend in Key West.
Bicycle Club
These are my fellow Key West Bicycle club members. I consider myself to be extraordinarily fortunate to have this many friends, and good looking ones at that.
So Be
Wonderful people watching, Miami's South Beach also known as So Be.
Hard Worker
Cuban farmer using twin oxen to plow his tobacco farmland.
Harbor Pilot
The pilot is boarding a moving cruise ship from a pilot boat to guide it into the Key West Harbor. As trained experts with detailed knowledge of Florida’s waterways, pilots protect our ports from harm and ensure the safe passage of ship traffic. These highly skilled professionals accept the enormous responsibility of guiding a ship, its crew and cargo safely through the harbors.
Bull and Whistle Bar
This famous Key West tavern on Duval Street boasts a different bar on each of its 3 floors, each with a different theme.
Cat Man
For almost 40 years the Cat Man has been entertaining the Key West crowds at sunset with his highly trained ordinary house cats. Here one is jumping through a ring of fire.
Light em up
Twenty some balloons launched into the afternoon sky and flew away. After returning they waiting for dusk where they stay tethered to earth while using their burners to glow their colors. This took place during the Monroe WI county fair.
Vanity
Yes....a selfie
Sunset Fishing
Last chance for the big one on a pier in Key West.
Car Show Selfie
Fantasy Fest Faces
Key West Florida
Cuban Ladies
My guess is mother and daughters.
Quiet Morning
Sunrise in Wisconsin
Early State Fair
Arrived at the Wisconsin State Fair 2 hours before opening during which time only the vendors were there setting up. I wandered around with my camera like I do but without the throng of fairgoers. Anyway, I saw this young lady waiting for the gates to open.
Old World Wisconsin
A very young girl dressed in period clothes at an original 1800s farmhouse owned by the WI Historical Society
Fantasy Fest
One of many parade participants on her way to the staging area for the annual Fantasy Fest parade in Key West FL.
Something is important
I like this scene. Fountain, shoes off and close huddle. Took this on a Sunday afternoon while wandering around Chicago, one of my favorite places to carry a camera.
Date Night
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Faces of Fantasy Fest
Tiger lady was completely painted from head to toe.
Art Walking
A model walks down the street in Key West during Fantasy Fest week as advertising for one of the many professional body painters that show up for this unique festival.
Selfie
I apologize but sometimes when around an old candy dispenser my ego gets the best of me.
Oil of water
Walking along the water in Pacific Grove CA I came upon this artist who not only allowed me to take his photo but was also thrilled when I emailed the photo to him. For the next few weeks whenever I saw someone painting landscapes I'd take their photo at a similar angle and mail them their photos. It was fun for all of us.
Hat shop
Custom made in Key West from palm fronds and don't forget the matching drink koozie.
Hard Streets
Las Vegas was photogenic in a very sad, yet interesting way during the covid year. The handful of people that were there really stood out. This man and his friend had expressions that really caught my eye.
Mast Guy
In preparation for sailing this guy is.... well, I'm standing on my balcony of a very tall 3 story building and the sailboat is about 80' in length, so whatever he's doing he's pretty high up.
How Many?
Ticket booth guy at WI State fair selling tickets on the Easyglider.
Family Photos In The Making
Nothing Special
Just a picture
I Wonder
Had a camera in hand when I came upon this local gentleman that I've seen many times before. Normally he elicits a quick glance and I move on. Though I felt I was somehow violating his space, I paused, took this photo and moved on. Now, frozen in time I'm able to actually look at him and I wonder.
Las Vegas
Walked around Las Vegas a couple times during the Covid shutdown. The streets were virtually empty and the few that there were really stood out. This gentleman was actually a very good musician.
Richard
When I met this gentleman he'd been living on the streets of Key West for at least 30 years. When I asked him how long he'd been homeless he said "since my car was stolen".
Carl
Friend in Key West
Monster Bubble
There was a dad using dipped rope into soapy water creating these huge bubbles. I took quite a few photos of the daughter trying to catch them.
World famous Popcorn Joe
Preparing some pretty good popcorn in Key West
Key West Mayor
not really
Ready to decorate an abandoned building
Key West Mallory Square Performer
He expects a tip cause he has an ugly pig.
Buried brother
The Map Reader
Some gentleman in a forgotten European city with probably a good story to tell.
Resting in the sun
White Street Pier - Key West