"I AM the Original Blues Guy"
I was photographing a Tow Zone sign on Clark Street in Chicago when a voice startled me. "Pho-tog-raph-y!" the man bellowed, nearly making me jump into the street. I turned, and this fellow was staring at me. He pointed to the "Blues Chicago" night club just over his shoulder and proudly proclaimed, "I AM the Original Blues Guy!"
He then told me he'd pose for some photos. As I shot, he said he hasn't played for a while because he lost his harmonica. I don't know if he ever played at all, but he was a great character. I gave him a few bucks, and we both went away happy.
12 responses
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G. Downie gave props (3 Jun 2009):
Good story, but Im pretty sure that wasn't any "original blues Guy" Buddy Guy, might have something to say about that. Good story, and good pic. Great "tones." Get it?? Nice.
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Megan Green said (3 Jun 2009):
Great story, GREAT lighting, and really fine portrait.
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Sam Hauss said (3 Jun 2009):
Great B&W.
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Aaron English gave props (3 Jun 2009):
Great composition, his hand is a little distracting, but hey you can't have everything.
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John Caruso said (4 Jun 2009):
Thanks to all of your for taking a look and leaving your very kind comments. I do appreciate it!
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Lise Utne gave props (4 Jun 2009):
Cool cat, complete with whiskers; and great shot -- light, compo, hand background: wonderful!
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Jim Hart gave props (5 Jun 2009):
nice one, john
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John Caruso said (6 Jun 2009):
Thanks a million Lisa and Jim!
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david ong gave props (17 Jun 2009):
is a perfect shot!!!
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rory cobbe gave props (18 Jun 2009):
class
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John Caruso said (18 Jun 2009):
David and Rory, thank you so very much!
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Joy B gave props (20 Sep 2009):
PERFECT! Love the shot and the story!
