Brutal Honesty

I think we can all learn something from this humble man!

Restless and bored...

I was unusually restless today, not to mention bored... I found myself wandering around Uptown. I checked out the used bookstore I drop in on once in a while. Nothing there to inspire me. I went back to the truck and got my camera, plugged the meter with a few quarters, and headed off down Hennepin Avenue searching for only god-knows-what. I only had an hour, so I wasn’t about to wander too far. But, that’s the cool thing about Uptown. You usually don’t have to go too far before you see something that makes you stop and investigate. But then, I am easily amused.

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kiteboarder_01, originally uploaded by timophoto.

When I saw kiteboarding a couple years ago I was sort of laughing inside. I figured it wouldn't last--it seemed a very expensive and laborious recreational sport. But, in spite of my doubts, it has flourished, especially here in Minneapolis. What else are you gonna do on a cold-ass, windy day in February?

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salongirl_01, originally uploaded by timophoto.

Sometimes I just go out wandering, with no specific idea in mind other than to see what I find. I love the spontaneaity of street photography! I was parking my truck downtown to go into a cool little coffee shop I found recently in the north loop. I think I was listening to a hockey game or some program on the radio, so I was in no hurry. I noticed this woman working behind the counter of a salon through the window. She had a presence about her and I was immediately interested in observing her as she was finishing with a customer. I decided to try to take a few shots and came up with something mildly interesting and acceptable. When I returned home I played with it in photoshop and came up with this b&w noisy rendering.

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My blog consists of photos from my world of visual exploration. I am a freelance photographer from Minneapolis. I work in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. I mostly shoot people photography--headshots, portraits, etc. I also like to shoot sports and stuff for stock. I also work as a photo assistant.

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