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Venice, Italy
Think of Venice and you immediately think of gondoliers - the first ever mention of an Italian gondola was in Venice in 1094 and, of course, as long as there's been gondolas there's been gondoliers to drive them..
Can anyone be a gondolier? The simple answer is no! Driving an Italian gondola has always been very much a ‘closed shop’. The gondolier’s licence used to be passed from father to son, or if there was no son, to another male family member. These days it's even more difficult to get a licence. Every gondolier must belong to the strictly controlled thousand-year-old Gondolier’s Guild. He must find an experienced gondola driver to act as mentor, attend four hundred hours of instruction, and later pass a rigorous examination which tests not only physical endurance but navigational skills, knowledge of other languages and, most importantly, knowledge of Venice’s culture and sights. There are 425 licensed gondoliers. Once they have passed the examination, both theory and practice, they must await acceptance, but they are sworn to secrecy about the details of the tests.
It has always been deemed a male profession but Giorgia Boscolo changed all that when she became the first women to complete the rigorous training in August 2010. She was given her licence despite reservations not only from the Gondoliers’ Guild, but from her gondolier driving father who commented that he was not sure whether it was a “suitable profession” for a woman.
Being a gondolier is very much a revered profession in Venice - before you scoff at the cost of riding in one, spare a thought that the cost of becoming a gondolier and getting a licence is probably the equivalent cost of lumbering yourself with a decent sized mortgage in the UK!
A gondolier's uniform is very strictly regulated and their clothes are all purchased from a shop next to the Rialto Bridge. In the summer, they wear a white sailor’s shirt or a striped tee shirt (red or navy - this is personal choice and nothing to do with experience!) and a straw boater with matching band. In the cold weather, a navy woollen reefer jacket of traditional style is worn. It can get frosty in Venice in winter and they combat the cold by wearing balaclavas under their straw boaters, making them look rather sinister I think but who cares if it keeps them warm!.
These two gondoliers have each added a very modern twist to their uniforms - I'm not sure how they've managed to flaunt the strict regulations ... and get away with it!
As the scarf says, "Simply The Best". Truth be told, there is only one "United". And they play in Manchester.
Twenty years old now. No need to buy a new $65,000+ F-150. You almost need to be a millionaire if you want to pay "cash" full price for a new truck. Not a smooth road ahead for the American truck manufacturers if people can't afford the $900 monthly truck payments and stop financing them.
Seen at a Vendor’s Booth at the Indy Winter Classic Dog Show, Indianapolis IN. Blue and White T-Shirt with brush lettering and black dog paw prints and hearts
This is (was) one of a series of pictures that I submitted to a couple of stock agencies. One of them so far has declined the image because the 'logo' on the top hat might actually be a brand? Oh well, I like it!!
A man finds tranquility while lounging in a hammock at a sun-dappled campsite, surrounded by the dense greenery of a forest during a summer camping trip.
Closer-in shot from the prior pose. Again, it's not that it's a bad shot. But I just didn't like it as much as the others.
Double Exposure in Camera.
Minolta Dynax 60. Minolta 50mm f/1.7 Lens. Kodak EXR 50D 5245 Color Expired film. This is from the Kodak EXR range, which preceded their Vision line of movie films, so it dates from the mid-1990s. Developed in Tetenal C-41 Kit 4min 110F. No Adjustments.
Test Roll as i have 122m / 400ft of it.......
Jeff, Ash, and Les were sitting on the northwest side of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Les, the dog was laying down between them. "It's been a slow day at the office", Jeff said, smiling. They travel around the country on freight trains. Their latest trip was from San Antonio to Chicago. They're from Maine, which is what their ultimate destination was. But not Portland, "I don't like it there", he said. They were friendly and had no problem chatting. The wierdest thing that ever happened to them was when they were riding a freight train that passed into Canada. Then they had to tell the authorities what happened...Ash didn't really say too much, but she was friendly and smiled. Speaking of which, when I asked them what advice they have to give, Ash said, "try not to frown, you never know who might be falling in love with your smile..." Jeff said, "I don't know...(just) stay safe."
I don't know anything about baseball so .....We have a line of baseball caps in the hall. I have been scrutinising the lIne all week looking for a photograph. Then Ammber, my great niece, spotted and took this in seconds. I cropped it a bit afterwards.
I thought the shop, just off Brick Lane, London,was photogenic enough itself, and just waited for somebody passing to set the scene. Fortunately the guy looked up at the plimsole notice just at the right moment.
[Note: This was a conversation I had months before COVID-19. I'm not connecting with anyone during this time].
You can hear Mac from a block away—“Please help! Can anyone help! He does this non-stop on the corner of Washington and Clark. I stopped to say “hi”, and he was more than happy to talk. “Everybody has a story”, he said. He’s been out here about three hours today and about seven years total. “Tough times”, he lamented. His goal and dream is to find a job. “I can do a lot of things—I’m adaptable”, he said. He said a gentleman talked to him a few days ago willing to help him find a job. He said, “I hope he comes through...”. As far as making money on the street, “The City of Chicago wants us to sit with signs...but if you aren’t allowed to ask, no one will give you money! He said he’s been arrested numerous times for “panhandling”, but it didn’t seem to bother him. His advice for someone who’s down or depressed is to “Trust in God—look to God...’cause if the Lord Almighty can’t help you, ain’t no one who can help you!” As we said our goodbyes, he said, “Mr. Steve—I’ll be right here!”
Al was sitting on the east side of Michigan a little south Randolph. He's been out here about a year. He used to work for UIC, but when he was laid off, he lost his apartment and became homeless. He usually sleeps on the train and stays away from Lower Wacker. "Man it's bad down there--a lot of drugs...and the police don't go down there." He said that while he's been panhandling during Lollapalooza, people have been asking him if he has any drugs to sell. "I'm 65 years old--do you think I have any drugs to sell?!" Then he started talking about how he feels when people don't look at him or talk to him. "Sometimes I feel like hurting myself...I tried once, but they pumped it out (of my stomach) before it took effect." He has children who want to see him, but he's ashamed because he's homeless. "But I want to see them", he said. Considering his situation and where he is, he asked "Why is God punishing me? I've been a good person..." I assured him that he's not being punished, he's just going through a tough time right now...Al, you will make it.
Cornell was sitting at the corner of Randolph and Canal Street. Somehow I never remember him being there, but he said it's his regular spot. He was friendly from the start, talking about the Cubs, the Bears, and the latest sports news. He said he's been out here for about a year. His biggest need is housing. It costs $20-30 per night to stay somewhere safe where you can clean up and get a shower. As far as what he wants people to know, he said "I'm a person like anyone else". Truth.
I had the pleasure of working with Maria Ramos, here is the first image from our shoot......this is one of the not so serious ones haha, we setup two different lighting styles....this was the first set up.
In hip hop culture, they tend to over stylise everything to the point they become characters, and this is kind of what we were getting at
Timothy was on the southwest corner of Randolph and State Street. He's been homeless off and on his whole life. The past four months he's been out here. When I asked him what his biggest need is he said, "doing laundry". It's hard to get that done. He had a large backpack and a duffel bag, with all his belongings. He sleeps outside and now that it's getting colder, he needs blankets. In the past to make money he would buy a bunch of items wholesale and resell them to make a profit. He hasn't been able to do that now that he's homeless.
Every day this gentleman pushes his frozen treat cart in the hot sun up and down the 2 km of Playa la Ropa in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico. He also honks he horn which is a BIG pain! Get over it, you are on vacation.
Randy was walking by Covenant House at 30 E. Chicago Avenue. We struck up a conversation and he told me that he's been homeless for 20 years. I told him he looked much younger than that and he said "I take care of myself". I asked him where he stayed and he pointed at a building. "It's a hell hole", he said, "There are roaches". He was very friendly and we talked for quite a while. "I have a HUGE keychain collection", he smiled. "If I hung it up on this sign, it would reach all the way down!" He keeps it in his room. It's comprised of all the things he's collected during his time on the street. "There's key chains, belt buckles, rings--it wouldn't even fit in that (large Ikea bag)." What he needs most (other than housing) is a bike. "I've got a bad back and can only walk a few blocks". He's trying to get on disability. "They're trying", he said sarcastically. He does work with a counselor in Covenant House, which is a good thing.
Tina was on the southeast corner of Jackson and Dearborn, outside of Dunkin Donuts. She's been homeless for eight years. She needs a place to stay, "but there are more shelters for men than women. It's hard being out here, especially as a woman." She sleeps on the train when she doesn't have anywhere else to go. She was quiet and a woman of few words, but I'm thankful she was willing to chat, even for a moment.
You can hear Mac from a block away—“Please help! Can anyone help! He does this non-stop on the corner of Washington and Clark. I stopped to say “hi”, and he was more than happy to talk. “Everybody has a story”, he said. He’s been out here about three hours today and about seven years total. “Tough times”, he lamented. His goal and dream is to find a job. “I can do a lot of things—I’m adaptable”, he said. He said a gentleman talked to him a few days ago willing to help him find a job. He said, “I hope he comes through...”. As far as making money on the street, “The City of Chicago wants us to sit with signs...but if you aren’t allowed to ask, no one will give you money! He said he’s been arrested numerous times for “panhandling”, but it didn’t seem to bother him. His advice for someone who’s down or depressed is to “Trust in God—look to God...’cause if the Lord Almighty can’t help you, ain’t no one who can help you!” As we said our goodbyes, he said, “Mr. Steve—I’ll be right here!”
A Cleveland Cavaliers ball cap and other grave goods atop cross in Native burial ground at Birch Hill. Fairbanks Alaska. June 9, 2018.
My 1st selfie, probably the last. Never thought I'd do it but made a exception to photograph this for the groups Weekly theme "Hats".
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Just your average Cuban suitcase repair man working in the fresh air and a sea of red. Sometimes, I love this 28-300mm lens - 1/60th of a second at 300mm, the stabilisation has done a stirling job (though tomorrow I'll hate it again and be thinking about selling it, it's just one of those lenses).
Camera: Nikon DF
Lens: Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 @ 300mm
Exif: ƒ/5.6 | ISO 250 @ 1/60th sec
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BJ was sitting on the northwest corner of Dearborn and Randolph. When I asked how long he'd been out here, he said "a long time". He said he was doing pretty good, and half-jokingly said, "but I'm still going through hell". He served in the Army years ago. He pointed to his overalls. "I got this from some firefighters. They said 'a veteran needs to be warm out here'. They also gave me some handwarmers and these gloves. He had a powerful voice and was friendly. "I'm gonna get me a cup of coffee", he said. I wish I could've joined him, because he's the kind of guy you want to hang out withWe didn't talk as long as I wanted to, but I'm sure we'll meet again.