Wish You Were Here
Then YOU could deal with Florida and "Florida Man".
Parallel Lines
Proud Mary
It's tough to stand out in a crowd in the streets of Miami, but it seemed pretty effortless for Mary. I'm not sure if it's the yellow vest or the fact that she's beautiful with an amazing smile, but most likely more B than A.
As soon as I asked Mary if I could take her picture, she enthusiastically said yes and went right into pose mode. What was I going to do, ask her NOT to smile? I didn't have the audacity.
Mary and some of her volunteer friends were out collecting and passing out literature for the International Rescue Commitee (rescue.org). Mind you it was 102 outside today. She was passing out literature, I was pretty much passing out. So yeah, I think she does have a lot to be proud of.
Mise En Scene
Spending a few days at Disney with my daughter because I needed to see her be happy. It seems to have worked. Didn't take a whole lot of pictures, but there was a beautiful sunset on Saturday night that I couldn't say no to.
Fall Colors
In Spring. In Miami.
Pack Up the Cats
My daughter's last morning in Miami before we hit the road for Tampa, her new home. Couldn't ask for a worse omen as your about to embark on the 4 hour road trip with all her worldly possessions in tow. Glad I didn't go in the yard, because I assume it was full of broken mirrors and open ladders. The trip was tough enough in a torrential downpour that turned a 4 hour drive into 6. But it all, somehow, got done.
Just don't ask me to do it again. I'm too old for this shit.
For the record, I'm sure there were even more black cats. These are just the ones who didn't run away.
Criss Cross
Maybe I'm a Maze
I hope my daughter doesn't end up in Apartment 237.
Criss-Crossed Again
Wall Art
Man, this is some hipster modern abstract type shit here!
Lucia
Lucia is the proprieter at Enriquetas, a staple/institution/"must eat there" in Miami. It's a small place with a VERY rich history and legacy on 29th Street in Miami.
I met her and she graciously let me take her picture today. I left and met my daughter to run errands. When we talked about plans for the next day, she said "you should try this place Enriquetas. That place is ALWAYS slammed but the food is amazing, all home cooked!"
Little did I know where the place was until she showed me a picture of it. I asked her, "is there an older woman with white hair that runs it?" Of course I already knew the answer. Just sometimes funny how things come together like that.
Barry the Bouncer
Barry is the doorman/security at Myami Wynwood, which bills itself as "Miami's only Mexican Fusion Restaurant with a Night Club Vibe". Judging by the entrance, I'd have to say that's probably accurate. From their ads, it looks like late night Saturday night no matter what time you go there. Considering they had people coming in dressed to the nines at 11 am on Sunday, I'll take their word for it.
And if you happen to still have some Ed Hardy gear and don't know what to do with it, Miami seems to be the place for you!
Sun God
Baby Face
Not usually a fan of graffitti photography, but I had to give credit to the person that had the foresight and tenacity to peel away the layers of the onion until the face and baby body lined up. That person has a future in the art world.
Portrait Without a Name
We were having lunch at Spice Road Table in Epcot, but I obviously picked the wrong seat at the table. I had my back turned throughout lunch and didn't even notice the woman sitting behind me.
Luckily, This woman was pointed out to me with the mention of what a "picture perfect" set up it was. That was absolutely right.
I took some surreptitious shots, but HAD to introduce myself before I left. I asked permission, and she graciously consented. Good for me, because the surreptitious ones just didn't feel right to me.
Windows to a World
Cruising, Orlando Style
I do my best to not be jealous of people that have the things that I don't, but at some point you have to draw the line. I mean, a convertible boat?!? How am I NOT supposed to say "I wish I had that!"
A Better Deal
I'd bet Al Bundy would have taken love and gyros over love and marriage any day of the week (and twice on Sundays).
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Well, obviously I didn't shoot this one. But any parent that takes a LOT of pictures knows this feeling. We did not know where the cameras were, and I'm sure this was NOT the entire ride, but the odds of catching a lifetime of my daughter's frustration in a single picture is absolutely priceless to me.
You've Been Leaving Me with Four Exits
Three Men Contemplate Life During a Clearing Storm at Epcot
Either that or they just watch their money drift helplessly away downstream while there children scream for more behind them. And they silently ask themselves, "Why did I think this would be a good idea?"
Touch and Vision
Feel the Pain
I get it. If I was stuck in this position on a daily basis, I'm sure I would have this look in my eyes too. (outside the Nader Museum, Miami)