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Scianghetti  > Street Scenes > 2012 ~ On the streets
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Men Hasselblad 500 c/m 100mm lens
Dawud Lubieddie ~ 66 yrs As I made it across the street I turned and saw Dawud sitting on a bench along the sidewalk with some packages. Our eyes met and with a smile he said hello. Dawud is a baker and he was waiting to meet someone for a delivery...his specialty is bean pie. He gets the beans into liquid form and then adds all sorts of wonderful ingredients; it sounded wonderful. He has been baking his whole life and the joy he gets from it just exuded from him like the sweet smells from his packages. His hope is to get a fine restaurateur to sell his pie as his first step in order to earn enough money to expand his business, then he can get into specialty food stores...it sounded like he had some good contacts and I wished him well in his plan... Hasselblad 500 c/m 100mm lens
Mustapha I'd run into Mustapha once before, back in February, when he had been accompanied by his son, Sameer. Sameer was open, very gregarious and did almost all the talking. His dad on the other hand was quiet and soft spoken. I found Mustapha keeping cool in the shade of the same doorway as before, but on is own this time. He recognized me as well and greeted me with a smile. I asked him of his son and how both of them were doing; he said they were both well. My impression on the first encounter was that they were in town to take in the sights, so I mentioned had I known I'd run into him again, I would have been sure to have a copy of the photo from last time with me. He replied he is often around and that I could leave it with anyone at the Dunkin Donuts around the corner for him. No, he answered, he didn't work there when I inquired, but they all knew him well. I asked if I could capture him again and he graciously complied in a quiet way. I'm not sure what his story is, but maybe next time his son will be with him again and we can learn more... Hasselblad 500 c/m 100mm lens
Marion It had been a great, long day, shooting; the clouds were disappearing and the heat was rising when I sought out the shady side of the street. Cool as can be, Marion was chilling out on a large bench in the shade, listening to tunes. He casually waved to me in a friendly greeting. You've the perfect spot I said as a cool breeze wrapped around the corner ~ we had an easy kind of conversation so I asked if I may take his picture saying he had a great vibe and look that is just perfect for my last shot of the day. He thanked me and said sure. Well the camera shop I use to develop my film, actually the only one in western MA to develop 120 film, was right around the corner from here and the guy who does the developing is really good to me saying he would get it done in a couple of hours. Having some time to kill, looking for a cool place to wait, I headed back to where Marion was. We ended up chatting for about an hour; from religion, family, growing older and wiser, life. We had many similar views and the conversation and time flew with ease. During all this, numerous folks passed by and greeted him. It's obvious he is a respected member in a certain circle. He once wanted to be a teacher, though that didn't happen, he regularly lends guidance to many and feels he fulfilled that wish. The time came that he had to leave, both of us saying it was great to meet one another and to make sure I sought him out again. With that he asked for a hug and for many, you might think that odd of someone I just met, but with his ease and genuine sincerity I didn't hesitate...
When street urchins grow up...
The two faces of Michael I walked around town for 4 1/2 hours yesterday on my quest to fill one roll of 12 exp. During that time I came across Michael several times. The first was when I was speaking with and shooting Dan the music man. He was seated next to him, playing Dan's guitar and singing. The singing, well, was very much out of tune, though he did quite well with the guitar. I didn't have too much of an impression of Michael, just he seemed a bit slow while Dan was asking for his guitar back but wouldn't. Later he was crossing the street with what seemed to be homeless men, being rather boisterous. Again shouting out loud among the crowded side walk "I'm a little insecure!". As each time came along I kept my distance from Michael even though he eyed me with interest, for he seemed a bit unstable, especially when he once was coming toward me, no shirt on at the time, lifted his bicep up, directed towards me and grunted. Well, the last time I didn't avoid him. I was seated on a bench, taking in the scenes when he came up and sat next to me. "Hi, I'm Michael". Hi, Michael, I'm Kim. "Hi, I'm Michael"...well, we did this at least 5 times. He raised his fist for a fist punch greeting...and corrected me when I did it wrong. We did this a few times as well. He pulled his backpack onto his lap and dug through it, pulling up a little bag with tiny white pills in it. "What's this?" he asked. I don't know I answered. "Do you think I'm a drug addict?" he asked with slurred words. I don't assume anything I said. "Cool" he answered. I asked him at this point if I may photograph him. "Sure" he replied. As I was trying to take his picture, he kept making funny faces. I asked him not to. "Take the picture!" he insisted rather agitatedly. As I sat back down he said "take another". I told him I wouldn't as long as he made funny faces. "OK, I won't". The two faces of Michael. I sat back down and we went through the "Hi, I'm Michael" routine again. Needless to say, it wasn't the easiest of conversations I've had, if it could be called that. It was full of random comments and very repetitive. As I prepared to leave he said "You're a real woman" Like I said, it was an odd encounter. I wished him well and as I rose to leave he said in his slurred voice "I love you man"...
Dan the music man I had shot Dan back in February and finally caught up with him to give him a copy of it. At that time I had asked If I could photograph him again and that I would love to speak with him. He graciously agreed. Yesterday I finally had that chance. Dan was sitting under an awning and there was a young man (Michael) sitting beside him playing his guitar, so we had a perfect chance to chat. I mentioned the photo to Dan and he said he was homeless then and was now all cleaned up for a new portrait. He had been homeless for over a year, waiting for his social security to come through. He played and sang to earn enough to get a hotel room every so often. I have to say I see Dan just about every time I'm out there...and always playing his guitar; today was the first time he was temporarily with out it. He would often partake in outdoor services at the church across the street providing the music. The services are geared for the homeless, but all are welcomed. Happy to say he is doing much better now though still supplements his low income with his music.
Andy One of the many cool things about shooting with a Hasselblad is that it attracts attention, making it even easier when a stranger starts the conversation. Andy was just hanging out smoking, watching the world pass by and when seeing my camera said "wow, that's not something you see every day". Andy used to do some shooting himself, but now has emphysema and it's hard to get around. He doesn't go out in public with his tanks because of his pride...and yes, still smokes. He told a funny story of a friend who was also on oxygen and while driving in a bad snow storm, his friend asked for a smoke. Too focused on the tail lights of the truck in front of them, he passed him one without thinking. Shortly after there was a big "Whoosh!" ~ his friend's mustache and eyebrows were gone...fortunately that is all that happened and they ended up having a big laugh. Was great chatting with Andy and he said the conversation sparked his interest in shooting again, maybe he'd go out and do some macro shots... Hasselblad 500 c/m 100mm lens
Men


Hasselblad 500 c/m
100mm lens
Men Hasselblad 500 c/m 100mm lens
Men


Hasselblad 500 c/m
100mm lens
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