As I approached in the light snow and 23-degree temperatures I asked, "Would you like a heavier coat?" I told him I had a very heavy Carhartt work coat in the truck. "No, this will do, thanks," he told me.
Read MoreIce cream (through a window)
I know I mentioned this before, but I really like to do window shots into restaurants. This was taken through the window of an ice cream shop.
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Mardis Gras in Nashville, Hmmm...
Mardis Gras was recently held in downtown Nashville. I guess I should say celebrated in Nashville...
Read MoreLife in the Music City
Club life in Nashville, TN is not my scene, but the lighting appears as if every club is prepared for that next country music video shoot.
Read MoreSnoop Doggie' Dog
"Rollin down the street, smokin indo's, sippin on gin and juice. Laid back - with my mind on my money and my money on my mind."
Read MoreDancing in the Street (I mean sidewalk)
Always be ready for a cool picture.
Read MoreDivorce
"What is the hardest thing you ever had to overcome?" I asked her as we stood under a street light. Her answer was simple and quick... "Divorce."
Read MoreInside out...
For those who have seen my pictures before, you know that I like taking pictures of people from time time through windows of restaurants.
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A few of my old film pictures...
A few of my old film pictures when I was in the Navy. Don't judge, these were taken with an inexpensive camera in 1996. Cheap film too.
Read MoreSearching for happiness
After the friends gathered and family members were re-united, our friend David quietly went back to sleep. 58-year old David Milliken quietly passed away on the evening of February 2, 2015 inside the ICU at the Nashville General Hospital. On one side of him, a friend held his right hand. On the other side of David sat a nurse hand in hand, who witnessed the love shown by 50 or more total strangers...
Read MoreStrong Business - Strong Family
This worker saw me taking a picture and placed his hand over his heart. I am not sure why, but I loved the way it turned out.
Read MoreA book about Jesus
I noticed this man sitting in front of the library reading a book. I was curious as to what he was reading. It is a book called "Luke's Story, Jesus Chronicles." I have always heard you can tell a lot about a person by what they read.
Read MoreMy Ethiopian Dinner
I had an excellent homemade Ethiopian meal. It was a very spicy lamb dish that was out of this world. My cook... this lovely lady right here. I had to ask, "Where are you from?"
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I'm an artist, my studio is my home
I noticed this well dressed gentleman sitting on a bench waiting for a bus to arrive. His hat, shirt and neatly ironed slacks were bright yellow. I asked, "What do you do for a living?"
Read MoreI did it
"What's the key around your neck," I asked. She told me it was to her apartment. "I was homeless for two years and I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, but now I am on the right medication and I feel great... I am living on my own," she said.
Read MoreQuietly Sitting
This to me is a great portrait of what street photography is all about. Capturing people just as they are.
Read MoreThe Show Must Go On
I am not sure what show they were filming, but I love the old school Caddy' being used in this shot. This was in downtown Nashville, TN.
Read MoreIt's a slow day today
"You work here?" I asked. She said, "Yes, it's a slow day today." She followed that up by saying, "I'm bored."
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As long as I got a backbone, I don't need a wishbone
"This shirt belonged to my best friend in Kuwait... he didn't make it," the former U-S Army Sgt. told me as he showed me around his home that he built out of concrete blocks, tarps and two American Flags.
Read MoreThe words "F-U" came loudly as I approached
"Take my picture, HEY YOU," as he flipped me a bird. I then heard the words, "Hey, wanna a picture of a F-in guitar player from California? What are you going to pay me? Give me some money!"
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