Ghost Bananas

Who are you going to call?

Taken 10/31/15

Splat Balls

I have no idea what they are and apparently they weren't too popular.

Hawthorn Mall
Veernon Hills, IL

Taken 10/31/15

Mesmerized

South Haven, MI

From the archive - Taken 7/26/15

Swooosh

Cousins - Two Littles and a Big
South Haven, MI

From the archive - Taken 7/26/15

Tuned In Or Checked Out?

Kelby Worldwide Photowalk
Chicago, IL

Taken 10/3/15

Straight Up

Kelby Worldwide Photowalk
Chicago, IL

Worm's eye view composition rarely observed.

Taken 10/3/15

First Chicago

Kelby Worldwide Photowalk
Chicago, IL

Regardless of their changing names , I cannot help but refer to iconic Chicago buildings by their original names.  This shot is a puddle reflection.

Taken 10/3/15

Visitors

Kelby Worldwide Photowalk
Chicago, IL

It was their outfits that caught my eye and they agreed to stop for this family photo.

Taken 10/3/15

Lens Cap

Kelby Worldwide Photowalk
Chicago, IL

Didn't catch this juxtaposition until downloaded from camera.

Taken 10/3/15

Couple With Class

Daley Plaza
Chicago, IL

Taken 10/3/15 during the Kelby Worldwide Photowalk

Jeremy (Elmo)

Towards the end of the Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk in Chicago, I saw him leaning against a “El” column with a sign asking for some help since he’s homeless.  I asked him if he’s heard of $2 Portraits and explained how it works.  He said he’s had his picture taken many times, hadn’t heard of the group and agreed to participate.

Jeremy is 35 years old, was born in Chicago and lived in Kentucky for several years before being old enough to strike out on his own.   Jeremy said he’s been a drifter for most of his life, spending the greatest amount of time in Pensacola, FL but traveling all over the United States.  He didn’t say much about his education, but talked about his skills in woodworking and creating wood sculpture and furniture.  Sometimes he will sell his work at art fairs to make some money, taking pressure off of having to work the street.  Jeremy (who also goes by the name of Elmo) lives a day to day existence.

I asked Jeremy what brought him to Chicago this time.  He said that obtaining a copy of his birth certificate and getting an official ID is his goal.  Since he’s been off the grid for so long, Jeremy wants to try and work himself back into society and having an identity is a good place to start.

I wished him luck and gave him $2.  He thanked me with a strong handshake.

Taken 10/3/15

Waiting

South Side Drill Team
Federal Plaza
Chicago, IL

Taken 10/3/15 during the Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.

Bricks

On 46th Street
New York, NY

Taken 9/25/15

Escape

The Bowery
Newy York, NY

Taken 9/27/15