GGTreehugger
"Not a hippy...just grew up in the time."
While out walking for daily photos, I saw a man across the street asking many a passerby for change. As a very outgoing person, I walked his direction and greeted him with a friendly "hello." He smiled, and asked me if I had any change that he could have; smiling I asked an honest question "What are you going to spend it on?" He answered and expressed that he only needed four dollars to get a pint of his favorite beverage. Working on self-control apparently the yet to be identified man told me that he had people looking out for his well being.
I decided that I would give him a few coins out of my bag, while limited I grabbed a the metals and handed him a handful over. At this point, I requested a photograph of him; for of course the ever so obvious 608 strangers. He agreed greatly, but was very interested into the fact that I take photos of strangers of all walks of life. As we discussed, he opened up a bit more and told me he was of the "high holy" status of the Rainbow Coalition. Pursuing civil rights, social justice, and political activism are things that those in with the rainbow are involved in.
Of the things he wishes that he could do, is mainly have just five minutes of time with Scott Walker. As he has many a question, and likely five minutes would not be enough time. At one point in his life, he was kicked out a university for being a "bad influence on the students;" apparently being political active isn't a good thing?! In his home state of Texas he learned very well that respect is a two way street, give it and give it; simple and easy really. We were deep in conversation, when suddenly my phone began to ring aloud; signifying to me that it was time to head out for work. Quickly snapping a few photos before my snooze ended; He requested a shot with him hugging a tree (which this is when he told me he was "GG Treehugger") GG was a nickname given by his great grandmother when he was a boy. I gave him a card with a link to where I should hope he'll come across this write-up and we can connect again.
Strangers only once, I give anyone undertaking the 100 strangers props; as meeting new people isn't always easy. But when you find common ground, or just someone who is great conversation; it really helps things click.
120/100
GGTreehugger
"Not a hippy...just grew up in the time."
While out walking for daily photos, I saw a man across the street asking many a passerby for change. As a very outgoing person, I walked his direction and greeted him with a friendly "hello." He smiled, and asked me if I had any change that he could have; smiling I asked an honest question "What are you going to spend it on?" He answered and expressed that he only needed four dollars to get a pint of his favorite beverage. Working on self-control apparently the yet to be identified man told me that he had people looking out for his well being.
I decided that I would give him a few coins out of my bag, while limited I grabbed a the metals and handed him a handful over. At this point, I requested a photograph of him; for of course the ever so obvious 608 strangers. He agreed greatly, but was very interested into the fact that I take photos of strangers of all walks of life. As we discussed, he opened up a bit more and told me he was of the "high holy" status of the Rainbow Coalition. Pursuing civil rights, social justice, and political activism are things that those in with the rainbow are involved in.
Of the things he wishes that he could do, is mainly have just five minutes of time with Scott Walker. As he has many a question, and likely five minutes would not be enough time. At one point in his life, he was kicked out a university for being a "bad influence on the students;" apparently being political active isn't a good thing?! In his home state of Texas he learned very well that respect is a two way street, give it and give it; simple and easy really. We were deep in conversation, when suddenly my phone began to ring aloud; signifying to me that it was time to head out for work. Quickly snapping a few photos before my snooze ended; He requested a shot with him hugging a tree (which this is when he told me he was "GG Treehugger") GG was a nickname given by his great grandmother when he was a boy. I gave him a card with a link to where I should hope he'll come across this write-up and we can connect again.
Strangers only once, I give anyone undertaking the 100 strangers props; as meeting new people isn't always easy. But when you find common ground, or just someone who is great conversation; it really helps things click.
120/100