a pERFEKT lOVE

a pERFEKT lOVE, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

What is your definition of LOVE? Is it perfect?

"I Generate My Own Heat"

"I Generate My Own Heat", originally uploaded by unxpektd.

I met Kurt today on my way back from the small business development center. He was jamming on his saxophone for over an hour here at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. He said that he has been playing the saxophone for over 20 years, he said "you name it, i can play it." Unfortunately i didnt know any songs to request so i just asked him to keep jamming. He didnt hesitate to play another tune. I told him i would be back to visit him, he smiled and sent me on my way.

Note to self: whenever going somewhere, make sure you have the CURRENT address and not the old, outdated address. I attempted to go to the small business development center (SBDC) today to get some information on starting my own business and getting some books printed up. when I got to the address i noticed it was a beauty salon. I asked some people standing nearby if they knew where the SBDC was and nobody had any idea. When I got back to my office I got online and found out that the office has moved.

My House is Your House

My House is Your House, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

My House is Your House, Mi Casa es Su Casa

Drunk, but Why Not?

Drunk, but Why Not?, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

Trapped In This Life

Trapped In This Life, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

New Hope?

New Hope?, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

I was heading back to my office when I seen this homeless man reading the newspaper. When i saw the two presidential candidates on the back side of the newspaper i began to think to myself, "will the new president wage a war against homelessness?" then i realized, "probably not!"

"Im An Artist"

"Im An Artist", originally uploaded by unxpektd.

This man was sitting in an alley passing time when i approached him. He told me that he was an artist and that he has some work on display at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., however, he didnt want to give me his name. He said, "the picture doesnt need a name." I said, "It's not for the picture, it's so I can look up some of your work." He replied, "I'll see you around."

"For Better Or For Worse"

"For Better Or For Worse", originally uploaded by unxpektd.

I seen this couple sleeping as I was walking south on broadway coming back from the library. I'm researching government grants and other information for small business owners

Sing One More For The Crowd

Sing One More For The Crowd, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

I was standing on the corner with my camera in my hand waiting for a picture to develop when this man came towards me singing boldly and waving his arms as if he was truly performing. I took a few shots as he passed by. After i took the pictures he remarked, "those are some good pics right." Then he requested that I print a few of them up for him and come back and find him. He said he wouldnt be hard to find . . . .

A Lady In The Streets

A Lady In The Streets, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

A Lady In The Streets. I seen this lady as I was heading up broadway one day on my lunch break, she was sitting at a bus stop just watching the daily traffic go by when I approached her and asked if i could take her picture. she agreed to the picture, the entire time remaining emotionless.

From Years on the Streets

From Years on the Streets, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

I sometimes wonder what motivation the homeless people have to live. i wonder what i would do if i were in there situation. would i quit? would i give up? i really dont know. you know the old saying, "you cant judge someone untill you walk a mile in their shoes."

Steve

Steve, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

i have no idea what he is doing here, but he was sitting in this position for a while. I asked him if he needed anything and he said he would like a bite to eat, so i bought him a subway sandwich and some water. i see Steve almost everyday. he appears to be one of the worse off of all the homeless that i come across. you may recognize him in some others pictures that i have posted here on flickr.

Salat

Salat, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

Noontime Nap

Noontime Nap, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

Aww, the relaxing feeling of a hot sun mixed with a cool breeze. It doesnt get any better than this. Or does it????

18 With a Bullet

18 With a Bullet, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

I met this man on the bus this afternoon. He is from 18 Street, the largest gang out here in Los Angeles. I blacked out his face to protect his identity

"If I Wasnt A Nurse...."

"If I Wasnt A Nurse....", originally uploaded by unxpektd.

part3
this lady attempted to help the homeless man who snapped, but she soon became one of his victims as he throw items at her repeatedly and cursed at her. she replied to the man,
"if i wasnt a nurse i would beat your @$$."

(part1 here)
(part2 here)

Spit

Spit, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

I caught this picture as the man spit at a police officer

Emergency

Emergency, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

part2
(story begins here)....so the police arrive at the scene and huddle up by their car for about ten minutes trying to figure out what they are going to do, all the while the homeless man is still throwing things at people and yelling at them and eating something white off of the street. as soon as the policemen break their huddle i ask one of the cops "what do you normally do in a situation like this?" he replied, "nothing except maybe roll him up the street to the corner." next thing i know the police car drives off and the policemen go their separate ways while the homeless man throws his shoes at someone and spits at someone else, now sitting in front of the store that he trashed.

part3 here

sNapped

sNapped, originally uploaded by unxpektd.

part1
of course there is a story behind this photo:

while on my way to mcdonalds i hear a commotion across the street so i glance to my left to see what it's all about. all i could see is a circle of people surrounding a storefront and items flying thru the air. i reach in my bag and grab my camera before making my way across the street, the whole time wondering why there is a wheelchair in one of the lanes in the street. when i arrive across the street i see a man with one leg laying in front of the storefront throwing items and hitting people.... (story continued here)

"Could You Walk A Mile In My Shoes?"

"Could You Walk A Mile In My Shoes?", originally uploaded by unxpektd.