Mister Lampshade by Chipka
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Panhandling in Chicago is nothing new. Wearing a lampshade is, however, one of the newer developments one might see on State Street. According to the panhandler’s sign in question: dark times are coming and it would be nice (if not wise) to spread a little light. If I understand correctly, light is the new euphemism for money in Chicago. (Three weeks in Berwyn and already Chicago is going off in other directions!)
I noticed this tableau today, on my way home from work. This image is definitely an example of content over execution. There’s a bit of motion blur, but I’ve decided to post this as an example of digital (and mostly still) camera vérité—okay, not exactly, since camera vérité is that fancy French cinema stuff and this was just a guy (me) with a point-and-shoot, aimed at both the cute Asian guy and someone wearing a lampshade. It’s nice (as I see it) that I got them both in one shot. There’s something to be said for ambling around downtown Chicago on a dreary, frigid Friday.
As always, thank you for viewing, reading, and commenting, and I hope you’re all having a great week.
Comments (12)
giulband
Excellent image !! Very interesting the man with the abat-jour on his head !
KatesFriend
This, I have never seen before. But there, but by the grace of a few odd ball universal accidents, go I. So, by that logic, I do try to spread a little light around when I can. It is too bad that our civilization still can not do better.
durleybeachbum
Hehe! Marvellous, well caught, and so glad you showed us!
sandra46
WONDERFUL WORK
Faemike55
Very interesting and unique Thanks for sharing
jendellas
I love people watching, I wonder if the couple in the foreground are speaking about the man with the lampshade on his head? Great capture. x
Wolfenshire Online Now!
We get the beggers standing in front of the grocery store. Not a lot of people carry cash anymore. But they would drop some groceries. A can of this or that or something. One time a guy had a dog with him. I thought to myself, gee, poor dog is homeless, so I bought the dog a bag of dog food, and not the cheap stuff. I dropped the bag next to the guy, he was getting quite a haul from customers. I got back to the house and discovered I'd forgotten to buy the french bread for spaghetti and had to go back. So, when I get to the grocery store the guy is gone, and left behind where he was sitting is a mess of discarded bags, and trash, that some minimum wage kid has to pick up, and, the bag of dog food, unopened and tossed aside. Now mind you, it wasn't a big bag of dog food, it could have been easily carried at the bottom of a backpack. Or, at the least, open the bag and let the dog have it's fill. Needless to say, the next homeless guy that gets anything from me better be wearing a lampshade, leotards, and dancing the March of the Toy Soldiers from the Nutcracker Suite. I think people are fed up with these con-artists, and that's why they need a new and clever shticks. On the flip-side. I love you find such cool and interesting captures!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
treasureprints
Strange...but interesting photo.
MrsRatbag
There's actually no visual evidence that it's a guy; you can't see the face, the hands are gloved, and the figure is not revealing anything. It could be an alien, for that matter. Maybe it really is looking for light and not money; wonder what would happen if you dropped a few D-cell batteries in the bag? Or a light bulb? Strange and wonderful candid shot, Chip!
auntietk
Yeah, the lampshade caught my attention! :)
JuliSonne
Although a distress is do not funny ... but the "floor lamp" is really an eye catcher. I love street photography and motion blur is always a welcome addition and authentic. Asked shots of people are an abomination to me.