Saturday, May 16, 2009

Brown Pride Vato


Brown Pride Vato, originally uploaded by Stephanie Richer.

Day 23/365

Why I am bat shit crazy . . .

Because I was coming back from court and I saw this gentleman at a gas station in Ontario, California. I thought about it, then decided there was safety - somehow - in the midday sun. So I asked him if I could take a picture. He agreed and then struck this pose, holding it unblinkingly, while I took some shots.

Being nuts and being an attorney and getting older has made me lose inhibitions in talking to strangers.

6 comments:

Tara said...

You are brave! That guy looks scary! What a great picture though--it was worth the risk of getting your head beaten in, and the "smoke" behind his ear--pricless.

Born in East LA said...

I think he's one of my homies.

The Digital Hairshirt said...

If anyone can identify him, let me know.

Kit said...

"Being nuts and being an attorney and getting older has made me lose inhibitions in talking to strangers."

Oh, thank you Sweet Jesus...

I thought it was just me!

DammitWomann said...

Beautiful photo Digi!

gemoftheocean said...

OF course, the drug cartel is now after your butt!!! [Great picture, were you wearing your pistol on your belt, or did you have the lady derringer in your lace hankie?]

I was watching some TV show the other week. Apparently the police set up a vehicle ripe for being stolen, then they grab the joy riders. Would you believe they had two homeboys, and one of them says to the other - "dude, I hope we don't get caught" and then they BOTH simultaneously made the sign of the cross. Classic. There is a hidden camera concealed under the dashboard. Classic. Another "customer" was of a woman and her kids. It was raining and she didn't feel like walking so she piles the kids in the car, and one fo the kids goes "hey, mom, you're STEALING this car...." Sheesh.