At the Soulard Farmer's Market near downtown. I did not get this man's story, just his picture. He was selling onions and other produce. His hat has the badge of a military boarding school in central Missouri. He has a taste for out-of-season Mardi Gras beads - our small but raucous Mardi Gras celebration is in the same neighborhood. It is hard to see at this resolution, but his sunglasses have a Miller Lite beer logo over the nose. You might be able to see my reflection just to the left of his nose and, a bit farther still, U "R" Us, who had just finished a 14 mile / 22.5 km training run.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Peace and Onions
At the Soulard Farmer's Market near downtown. I did not get this man's story, just his picture. He was selling onions and other produce. His hat has the badge of a military boarding school in central Missouri. He has a taste for out-of-season Mardi Gras beads - our small but raucous Mardi Gras celebration is in the same neighborhood. It is hard to see at this resolution, but his sunglasses have a Miller Lite beer logo over the nose. You might be able to see my reflection just to the left of his nose and, a bit farther still, U "R" Us, who had just finished a 14 mile / 22.5 km training run.
Looks like he's also ready for Mardi Gras!
ReplyDeleteseriously? hahahha, nice find!
ReplyDeleteFormer St Louisan now in California since 2004 is enjoying your stuff. I miss Soulard and the Cardinals (but not so much this year). I lived in UCity for the better part of 20 years after having been in KC for 15years before that. before "Going West,Young Man.)
ReplyDeleteAnyhow... nice images! Keep shooting.
I like the three-fingered gesture here, which isn't exactly peace. Isn't that what the pope does? As I remember this guy called me out wondering why I was walking down the street shirtless.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great portrait!
ReplyDeleteIs the city getting back on it's feet?
Looks like a Mardi Gras party to me.
ReplyDeleteLaissez le bon temp roulez.
Quite a character! I think it's the buddha greetings that he does with his onionless hand.
ReplyDeleteIt's best to wear protective eyewear when dealing with onions.
ReplyDelete~Oswegan