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25th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 21 September, 2024.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

 

This gentleman would not look out of place on the set of "The Road Warrior."

 

24th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 14 October, 2023.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

original 50x65cms oil pastels and acrylic paint on paper.

- Clint Eastwood

Pentax K1000 / Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 / Fujicolor 400

Green District / Douglas County / Oregon

Her sign said, "Get your little hands off our rights, Our rights are not up for grabs and neither are we. It's time for women's equality.

blue pen on A4 PAPER.NYC 2009

Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/07/yellow-pants.html

Pants: Anthropologie

Blouse: For Joseph

Belt: Vintage

Necklace: Vintage

Oxfords: Jeffrey Campbell

 

That’s quite the outfit. She was popular with all the photographers (I wonder why, LOL), and more than happy to pose.

 

I would love to have a quarter of her confidence….

 

24th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 14 October, 2023.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/08/yellow-dress-vie...

Dress: Handmade in Vietnam by a special lady

 

Shoes: Madden Girl

 

Bubble Glass Necklace: Handmade in Murano (a gift from my Mother in law)

 

Well, after much hopping about in and out of a few forums and voicing my opinion, etc..etc...

 

I figured it's time to give it a bash and start having some fun.

 

:)

 

This is a variation of this image

 

Bikini Thoughts - Closer (B&W): Godox V1 rear left and right with umbrellas. Godox AD200 in octogonal softbox above left for main light, above right in 30x120 softbox for fill.

Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/11/back-hat-rojo.html

 

Hat: Vintage

 

Shirt: Jezebell

 

Pants: The J. Peterman Company

 

Boots: Fluevog

 

Suspenders: Vintage

 

Bow: Thrifted

self expression taken to the extreme...from the cruisenite archives...

 

copyright SB ImageWorks

24th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 14 October, 2023.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

 

Posing with confidence.

 

The dragon pendant is a nice touch (dragons always rock!). And the Penrose triangle tattoo is also cool.

 

24th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 14 October, 2023.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

 

Dazzling lights, thunderous applause, and pure charisma electrify the air at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco during the RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World tour. Bathed in golden light, the stage pulses with high-octane energy as queens and dancers deliver a seamless blend of theatricality, fashion, and fearless self-expression. Against a backdrop of shimmering graphics and dramatic lighting, every move radiates confidence and empowerment—core values that define both the show and the global phenomenon it has inspired.

 

The Werq the World tour is more than a stage production; it’s a living celebration of drag as performance art. Each segment is choreographed to perfection, merging dance, lip-sync, and storytelling in ways that showcase the artistry of drag as a craft rooted in transformation and liberation. The crowd—diverse, devoted, and visibly moved—responds in kind, cheering and waving as if the room itself were a single, collective heartbeat. The connection between performers and audience feels electric, uniting thousands of people through shared joy and creative expression.

 

The production design, awash in gold and glitter, exemplifies the extravagance and precision that make RuPaul’s Drag Race one of the most visually stunning franchises in the world. Every sequin, light cue, and movement is calculated to amplify the magic of the moment. Yet beneath the spectacle lies something more profound: the resilience of queer culture and the unapologetic celebration of individuality. In San Francisco—a city long synonymous with LGBTQ+ pride—the performance feels especially resonant. The venue’s rich cultural history as a site of political rallies and musical revolutions only amplifies the night’s emotional charge.

 

From powerhouse performances to heartfelt moments of connection, Werq the World embodies the essence of drag: to inspire, to provoke, and to entertain without compromise. Each performer brings their own aesthetic and story to the stage, transforming it into a runway of possibility where identity itself becomes art. For many in the audience, it’s not just a show—it’s a reminder that visibility and authenticity can change lives.

 

Under the sweeping lights of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, the queens command the stage with poise, humor, and defiance, proving once again that drag is not imitation—it’s innovation. It’s a movement, a mirror, and a megaphone all at once.

Design and tattoo made by Christopher Henry at Tattoo Boogaloo in San Francisco CA.

For appointments email,

crutch623@gmail.com

this will be my icon for the year.

unedited.

i had a negative exposure here (i guess) and it turns out to be creative lol.

cover yourself up guys...

yeah, for you muslim dude...

from a lil bit above your belly button until a lil bit below your knee...

 

it just a matter of following your belief, or following your own will...

 

and i guess, this picture doesn't really related to my reminder, isn' it? *whatever*

 

yet, another silly edition of self portraiture, using self-timer mode. I got plenty of time to waste while doing nothing...*sigh*

(editing : too many stamp tool, too many high-pass, too many curves & levels, fonts)

 

Pink is just awesome in general, but I especially love it in the cute slouch socks. And she has a great smile.

 

25th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 21 September, 2024.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

 

These socks drove me to distraction in the mid to late 80s and early 90s. Seeing them again (especially in one of those bright colors — especially pink), brings back some fond memories.

 

Nicely posed, by request (thank you). I love the lifted sole, showing a beautiful contrast between stark, white shoes and a delightfully dirty sole.

 

25th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 21 September, 2024.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

 

Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/11/pantalon.html

 

Jeans: BANDOLINOBLU

 

Jacket: Paul Smith

 

Shoes: Anthropologie

 

Striped t-shirt: Target

 

Hat: Vintage

  

Thoughts on my reasons for writing

Jacket: ESPRIT

Skirt: Lucy Paris

Sweater: Old Navy

Shoes: VARDA

Scarf: Ann Taylor

Sunglasses: Banana Republic

Little Purse: Vintage. Flea Market here in LA

Brooch: Vintage from Etsy (efinegifts)

 

Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/03/brown-and-red-.h...

More Iguna than man, this dancing critter lives on the Dusty Rhino and thrives in the desert like a fiend on crack. Dooguana you rock.

 

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I've seen your photos, the adorable little kid hands wielding paintbrushes and glitter sticks. Sure, it all starts innocently enough. But I'm here to tell you that one day you're going to walk into your front hall and be confronted with a scene like this. Hot glue, canvases, paints, rub-ons, buttons, stamps, and everything you ever unthinkingly tossed in the junk drawer. If you're lucky, your child will remember to roll up the hall rug before she starts.

Back to some How Wɘird pics

 

25th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 21 September, 2024.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/10/shoes-and-bag.html

 

Bag and Shoes: Max&Co.

 

Dress: Handmade in Vietnam

 

Silk belt: Handmade by me

 

Tights: Nordstrom

asymmetric

pseudo poncho

tunica dress top

hard to top

radical kamikaze knitting

sensitive Dada knitting

intuitive guerilla knitting

whimsical nonsense knitting

a supermodel´s nightmare

due to

infinite wearing options

a tribute to divas

who are not afraid

to self- express

25th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 21 September, 2024.

Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

 

Full blog with speed edit: www.photographythrive.com/time-stops/

 

The time has come to an end on who you were. It’s time to shed your old skin and step into the new. Time stops for all living beings but it is eternal to all that exists. You are but a blink in the eternal and so capable of creating ripples if you so chose. Chose to let go of all that holds you back so the ripples you create aren’t tainted with all that no longer serves you.

 

asymmetric

pseudo poncho

tunica dress top

hard to top

radical kamikaze knitting

sensitive Dada knitting

intuitive guerilla knitting

whimsical nonsense knitting

a supermodel´s nightmare

due to

infinite wearing options

a tribute to divas

who are not afraid

to self- express

asymmetric

pseudo poncho

tunica dress top

hard to top

radical kamikaze knitting

sensitive Dada knitting

intuitive guerilla knitting

whimsical nonsense knitting

a supermodel´s nightmare

due to

infinite wearing options

a tribute to divas

who are not afraid

to self- express

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