Stranger #5 - Jacob
I met Jacob on Olvera Street, downtown Los Angeles. Olvera Street is a small section that preserves historical downtown. The middle of the street is filled with two rows of colorful carts selling various items such as hats, handbags, guitars,etc. And this is where I found Jacob. His cart is entitled, "Mexican Imports" and right underneath the sign I found his toddler, Jacob Jr. sitting quietly in the shadow of his Dad.
Jacob is quite the talker. In our small encounter, he told me a lot. In addition to his son, he has a daughter. He teaches his daughter how to handle money and does not just give her money. "She will be a smart business woman when she grows up," he says.
He also gave me the history of downtown Los Angeles. He named the first families that lived in the area, mentioned there were tunnels underneath the street -- run by opium traders, and pointed out an adobe home, where one of the first families lived.
Unfortunately, I couldn't stay long to hear the long version of Los Angeles' history because it was getting dark but as he talked, I took shots. I chose this one because his eyes look kind and he almost has a smile. This is the look he had when he talked with enthusiasm.
If you ever visit, ask him about the history of Olvera Street. He's a great historian.
This picture is #5 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com"
Stranger #5 - Jacob
I met Jacob on Olvera Street, downtown Los Angeles. Olvera Street is a small section that preserves historical downtown. The middle of the street is filled with two rows of colorful carts selling various items such as hats, handbags, guitars,etc. And this is where I found Jacob. His cart is entitled, "Mexican Imports" and right underneath the sign I found his toddler, Jacob Jr. sitting quietly in the shadow of his Dad.
Jacob is quite the talker. In our small encounter, he told me a lot. In addition to his son, he has a daughter. He teaches his daughter how to handle money and does not just give her money. "She will be a smart business woman when she grows up," he says.
He also gave me the history of downtown Los Angeles. He named the first families that lived in the area, mentioned there were tunnels underneath the street -- run by opium traders, and pointed out an adobe home, where one of the first families lived.
Unfortunately, I couldn't stay long to hear the long version of Los Angeles' history because it was getting dark but as he talked, I took shots. I chose this one because his eyes look kind and he almost has a smile. This is the look he had when he talked with enthusiasm.
If you ever visit, ask him about the history of Olvera Street. He's a great historian.
This picture is #5 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100Strangers.com"