I captured this photograph as this man was sitting on a park bench along Music Row in Nashville, TN. He told me that he has a dream of becoming a country singer. He sometimes visits the restaurants on Music Row and see's songwriters who recognize him because he has been visiting the establishments for so many years.
The shelter is closed
"Where will you sleep tonight," I asked? "Probably out here on the sidewalk," he told me. "Do you mind that?" He said, "No, I'm use to it. The shelter does not open for another 6-months," he replied.
I once worked in a factory
"I once worked in a Jewish factory, but I'm not Jewish. They treated me so well and were some of the nicest people I have ever met. That was in New York," he told me. I asked, "How old are you?" He told me, "69." He then said, "Today, I am retired."
The amazing air guitar
The old fashioned air guitar is one of the most affordable instrument’s out there. It has been around for years and it never loses its cool. This guy knows the air guitar well.
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Did you take my picture?
One simple question he asked, "Did you take my picture?" My answer, "Yes." I like to move in tight and see how close I can get...
Read MoreRoller skating violin player
It's not everyday that you see someone o roller skates, talking on the phone, holding a violin. It just made sense to take a picture of her. I think most would agree.
Read MoreI traveled to Tennessee in the 1980's
This man told me that he traveled to Tennessee with his sister in the 1980's. He told me that his sister has since moved on. Today, he lives in a tent, located in the woods.
Read MoreTake my picture
I took this picture in the area of "The Underground" in Atlanta, GA. Everywhere you turn when your above...
Read MoreChess in Atlanta
This is a picture from a small park in Atlanta, GA near the once popular "Underground" shopping mall.
Read MoreBecause of President Bush?
I asked, “What was life like before you became homeless?” He told me, “I was a successful paralegal up until 2008. It is because of President Bush that I no longer have a job.”
Read MoreI am from Illinois
“What brought you to Nashville?” I asked. She told me she...
Read MoreNice ride!
Cruising down Broadway in downtown Nashville, TN. Pretty cool bikes.
Read MoreIs anybody listening?
Singing: "Pretty woman, walking down the street... Pretty woman, the kind I'd like to meet."
Read MoreTime to stop and rest
It is time to relax. That's all.
Read MoreHard work is to be respected
I took this picture as this man was taking a break. He was rebuilding the interior of an old building that dated back to the 1940's.
Read MoreHeaded to a "LIVE" event
Allen Jackson once said, "Making music is still what keeps a fire going on in me." I think he had it right.
Read MoreEverybody is famous in Nashville
In Nashville, TN, everyone is famous. Or, at least it appears that way.
Read MoreWhere do you live?
Yes, I ask random strangers odd questions. I asked this man, "Where do you live?"
Read MoreSmile, you get a balloon!
He looked somewhat down. I handed him the balloon and his frown turned into laughter. It is amazing that small things like a balloon can turn your day around...
Read MoreThe Balloon Man can!
The Balloon Man is a part of the downtown Nashville attractions on a daily basis. Most days I have visited, this gentleman is...
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