Atlanta

My most recent destination was Atlanta. I went out to visit my sister and her husband this past weekend. As many of you know, one of my favorite things to do is simply explore a new area and find people to talk to and photograph. There was no shortage of interesting people in metropolitan Atlanta. Here's a few of my favorites from the weekend. As always, I hope you enjoy!

Seen near Centennial Olympic Park.

Five Points Kiss

Bill and Erica at the Atlanta Food Park.

Haunting Confederate graves at Oakland Cemetery.

Mozzie, Erica and Bill's puppy.

I saw this woman from a distance at Inman Park. She was making jewelry out of recycled and found materials.

She had one of the kindest faces I've ever seen. I had to get through a crowd of rowdy homeless people to approach her but I really wanted the shot.
She took off before I could get her name but I really love this one.

Steve, the first tattoo I noticed was the "Sink" or "Swim" on his hands.

Steve was formerly homeless and in a train gang. Before he quit drinking, he said he was consuming half a gallon of whiskey every day. Now he's working in construction.

Bill, doing his thing.

Digger. He was hesitant at first to let me take his photo but he warmed up to me after a few minutes.
Digger was kind and polite, but one of the most heartbreakingly defeated looking homeless people I've met.

The bird's name is Chiquita, like the bananas.

These two have been together for 14 years.