On Sunday morning our colleague Birdman picked me up at my hotel. He likes to keep his identity private, hence the editing in the top photo. I'll just say that he makes his living with words. That hint, while literally true, is utterly unhelpful. You'll just have to come meet him yourself.
We went to breakfast at the popular Blintiff's American Cafe (I wasn't expecting French). The woman at the next table was engrossed in writing her first novel. I said something about her shirt and she allowed me to take her picture. I wonder if there will be anything in the next draft about this tall older guy with a Cardinals cap wandering across Maine with a big camera.
26 comments:
cela a du être une belle rencontre, j'aime bien la photo énigmatique de birdman. Et surtout la photo exterieur du bar (la 4eme, je trouve qu'elle a un cote 70's)
Great one-liners in this post a bit dedicated on writing. I especially liked the T-shirt.
That t-shirt invites questions. At least the shirt does not say "Careful, or you will end up in my police report."
super series, bob. i know what birdman looks like and i wouldn't have recognized him from that shot.
Birdman wears a black Red Sox cap? What a disappointment. I had the Bird pegged as an authentic person. A true New Englander wears only the classic colors.
As a blogger who is also protective of identity, I appreciate how you preserved his quasi-anonymity. He wasn't wearing a brown paper bag?
Glad that you and the Bird had a pleasant visit together, but not surprising since you both seem very approachable.
you guys sure had a fun meet!
loved all the pics!!
great shots - love the one of the woman looking back at you through the porthole.
Hello -- visiting from Birdman's blog. Looks and sounds like you two had a nice visit. Good to see him out of his paper bag!
Are you sure that's not a shot of Tom Selleck Bob, that's a very Magnum PI mustache I see a hint of there haha! Have a wonderful time at your photography camp.
dang that mysterious birdman! :)
Love her t-shirt. I have a black one that says 'Have lens, will shoot'.
Lots of writers in Maine....Stephen King.
Bob, you certainly did me justice. Love that Voldemort bumper sticker. And so glad you got time to get back down and stroll Custom House Wharf. Lots of photo ops down along those fish aromas. hahaha
I'm glad you two had such a good time. Those are great pics too. That bumper sticker would go over pretty well down here in Florida. Many people think our current governor has quite a resemblance to Voldemort in more ways than just looks!
Nice to meet you!
I like the shot with the chatting women in the restaurant..
Regards from Greece!!!!!
Splendid shots! I love the one with the bumper sticker!
(except in the winter, when they are frozen warm friendly people).
LOL.
Love the photos.
Oh that portrait of Birdman is to die for!
Oh that portrait of Birdman is to die for!... oh yea!
Very clever way to publish Birdman; the witness protection program is probably grateful. : ) It sounds like you had a great time. Great photos; love the "novel" t-shirt.
Darryl and Ruth : )
What a great way to start your Maine camera workshop!
A very nice photo essay. Good job.
Great shots! We're having a little blog meet up in Toronto tomorrow. Maybe we'll get some mystery shots too. :)
Isn't it interesting that whilst we don't see Birdman's face we get a great sense of him in your photo. Love the t-shirt on the lady!
I so envy you the Street Photography course you are currently taking and will be glued to your website when you return. Do they suggest using a 50 mm lens?
That tee-shirt is as good as the Republicans for Voldermort car plate. Great finds!
Oh wow, you got to meet BIrd. I should have figured he made his living with words. What a great story teller he is! I love all the photos. I am scrolling up for camera camp photos now.
V
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