Project W: September 2014

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

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Muni

Market Street
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Watch Man

San Francisco, CA

This is the 3rd time I've seen this gentleman out on the street, always dressed to the nines, toting around his watches.

Here are links to the other two shots:
Shot 1
Shot 2

Friday, September 19, 2014

Thursday's Color Was Red

Market Street
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Josh

He was sitting on the sidewalk along Market Street, leaning against the building, holding a sign that said “Iraq Vet - need help”. I watched for awhile and only one person paid him any attention. I approached, stooped down and asked him if he heard about the $2 Portrait project. He hadn’t, but was okay to participate.

Josh is 28 years old and was in the Army for 10 years since graduating high school. He served two tours of duty in Iraq, the first one for 11 months and the second for nine months. He ended up in San Francisco for a girl, but it didn’t seem like that relationship lasted.

Josh said he's suffering real bad from PTSD. I asked if the VA was helping him in any way. He grunted in disgust and said the VA would give him whatever drugs he wants to help him but he's intent on not becoming an addict so has declined them. Josh is struggling to get home to South Carolina. He's got most of the money for his plane ticket and hopes to be able to get back soon. He hates sitting on the street with a sign because it is so degrading.

He was very polite, addressing me as “sir” several times in our conversation. After taking a few photos, I gave him $2, wished him luck and thanked him for his service.

Taken 9/18/14