I have been posting to this blog for over 13 years, each year reporting on accomplishments over the prior year and goals for the new year.

2024 is no different. My main photography goal for the year is listed in the January submission of the 2024 C.London 52 Week Photography Challenge. Content this year will work towards that goal in addition to my general shooting. Check out my website "About" page to learn more. The website is at www.jeffmarcowitz.photography 

All content posted here in the blog will also be on the website, however with a subscription to the blog, you'll continue to receive the email notifications.

Thanks to all of you who have followed this photo blog for many years and welcome to any newcomers. My hope is that the images and stories are interesting and thought-provoking as I continue this creative journey. As always, comments, critiques and suggestions (here and the website) are welcome and appreciated as they often lead to new ideas and inspiration.

Thank You.
Jeff

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Walter

Walter Via Flickr:
He approached us on Wacker Drive, east of Michigan Avenue, with a train schedule in his hand as he pushed his walker. Walter McKinley was looking for train fare to return to Joliet. Walter was in the city for some medical reasons and was trying to get back home. I told him about the $2 Portrait project and he agreed to let me photograph him.

Walter is 65 years old and a Vietnam veteran who served two tours of duty. He showed me his Department of Veterans Affairs ID card, which looked remarkably familiar to those I've seen in San Francisco.

I gave him $2, as did my wife, and we shook hands. He thanked us and we wished him luck and thanked him for his service.

Submitted for SliderSunday.  HSS!
Taken 6/7/13
Posted by Jeff M at 2:55 PM
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