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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.
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.
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
Back to some How Wɘird pics
25th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 21 September, 2024.
Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.
A stunning side-by-side portrait that explores contrast and identity — half natural, half glam. One side reveals raw softness and vulnerability; the other shines with fierce confidence, glowing skin, and bold red lips. A powerful visual story of transformation, duality, and self-expression.
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Split-frame portrait of the same woman — one half with minimal makeup and closed eyes in soft light, the other with bold red lipstick, open eyes, and glowing skin. A visual contrast of natural and polished beauty.
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...also her socks and stockings.
25th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 21 September, 2024.
Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.
The Fishnets, antennae & Chicken-shaped Purse combo is unlikely to be replicated. Matching hair and jacket is also a creative approach.
24th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 14 October, 2023.
Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.
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Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/10/red-tights-and-v...
Tights: Target
Velvet Jacket: Anthropologie
Dress: Vintage
Oxfords: Steve Madden
Beret: Nordstrom
Brooch: Vintage
Bracelet: Vintage plastic necklace
The Utatan Project: I am me
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or, i have a short attention span. i will often get bored of my hobbies. I played sudoku obsessively for a month last year. Now I don't play at all really. I really wanted to try painting a few years ago, so I did all my research, bought some supplies, planned out some projects. I haven't touched the stuff yet.
this alone is proof that I adore photography. 6 months of taking at least one shot every day (and usually hundreds more), and I have yet to get sick of it, get bored, or want to quit.
Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/2009/11/my-entry.html
Sweater: Bebo
Skirt: My vintage crinoline
Belt: ?
Hat: Vintage
Socks: Target
Shoes: Miz Mozz
Hellboy meets Mad Max's world.
24th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 14 October, 2023.
Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.
Fully articulated for dancing.
There will be more pics of this fella. I got lots.
24th Annual How Wɘird Street Faire, 14 October, 2023.
Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
A senior man with gray hair and glasses repairs a vintage motorcycle outside. He is carefully working on the bike while smiling, surrounded by greenery and tools.
My eldest boy, Gromit, has gone blind suddenly, so I took him to the vet and was told he has a brain tumor. The doctor told me I less than 30 days to make a decision. Seeing his decline, on a daily basis, is very heart wrenching and painful. I really hate to make this decision but I have to plan on putting the boy to rest but I cannot let his quality of life degrade anymore.
Blogged here: elsita.typepad.com/thehiddenseed/
Dress: Mod Cloth
Shoes: White mt.
Flower Brooch: Vintage
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.
Awesome awesome dude with some bad ass poi poi skills.
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I was trying to think of something different to do for tonight's shots but after a day of work and a long evening of packing up household goods, I just did not have the energy to be creative and unique. Hopefully, I will more time and energy to commit to you my photos.
The following two paragraphs appeared above this desk and typewriter for all visitors to read who were fortunate enough to be inside the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe enjoying the Marsden Hartley exhibit:
Marsden Hartley traveled widely, taking in the people, cities, and culture of places like New York, Berlin, Paris, Bermuda, and Santa Fe. During his travels, Hartley frequently wrote letters to friends and family about his experiences. In the early twentieth century, writing a letter meant picking up a pen or pencil, or even sitting down at a typewriter, such as the one in front of you. Take a sheet of paper from the top drawer of the desk and write a letter about a place or experience you would like to share. Feel free to take your letter and send it to someone or leave it in the tray to share with other museum visitors.
If you have never used a typewriter before, in some ways it works like a modern keyboard, but in other ways it is very different. Each sheet of paper must be loaded one at a time. The keys, when pressed down, travel much farther and each letter feels like a deliberate act. Take a seat at the desk and spend some time with the act of typing and carefully crafting a letter full of meaning!
If you are interested in this post, you might be interested in another post of mine concerning an advertisement for a manual typewriter as a "perfect graduation present" from 1954:
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One of the many transient pieces of art which adorn the walls of Leeside Skatepark in Vancouver, BC Canada. This park is named and dedicated to Lee Matasi December 27, 1981 - December 3, 2005
A tribute website to Lee can be found here
For more photos or to follow my journey to go from Rookie to Pro photographer visit Rookie Photo
I was trying to think of something different to do for tonight's shots but after a day of work and a long evening of packing up household goods, I just did not have the energy to be creative and unique. Hopefully, I will more time and energy to commit to you my photos.
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
Larry Eiring, Photographer, Hope and Dreams Studios. For information regarding this or any other photograph, please contact the photographer by email to hleiring@yahoo.com.
PLEASE NOTE: This photograph is protected by specific rights granted by the Burning Man Project and Black Rock City, LLC. to the photographer and may not be reprinted or reposted without permission.