Winnipeg Street: Marvin and Kelsey
Another “on my way back to work photo”, this time of Marvin. I noticed him approaching and thought he’d make a great subject so I stopped him and asked if I could take a photo. At first he was a bit hesitant but gave in and asked what I would like him to do. “Nothing strange, don’t worry!” I replied, causing him to laugh. When I showed him the photo, he said “I look like Santa Claus!”. We shook hands and upon saying his name wrong (I called him Martin), he said loudly “Marvin! Everyone calls me Martin” while laughing. Everyone calls me Matt, I replied :) A brief, but entertaining encounter.
These next images were taken the other day on my Sunday photo walk. He said his name was Kelsey, although another Winnipeg photographer online said his name was Rob. So, who knows! He’ll be Kelsey on my blog, as that is what he told me! The hair; it was what made me want to take his picture! He’d been growing it for many years which is obvious, and I believe he said something like 23 years, which wouldn’t be too surprising. He had this great, animated smile!
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That first picture of Kelsey/Rob is just fantastic!
Thank you! He was a pretty interesting character :)
Nice shots, Matt. :) Thought at first, I likened Kelsey to Janis Joplin. Obviously a case of mistaken identity.
You see! People always call me Matt! ;)
haha ~ that hair, as remarkable as it is, could certainly lead to mistaken identity at a quick glance! Thank you Eric.
I really like your portraits of Kelsey (or Rob). :) Fantastic!! I totally agree with you about his smile. Very animated smile.
Thank you very much Malin! I’ve never seen a smile quite like that before – stretches across his entire face :)
I smile when I see his smile :)
Great post Mike! Too funny that others have made the same mistake I made calling you Matt…crazy! Marvin does resemble Santa Claus a bit. And Kelsey, I’m sure he is a character. Such a great smile. I’m wondering if he’s homeless. Enjoy the day!
Thank you always, Robyn! Yeah, it happens quite often actually!
As for Kelsey’s living situation, I’m not sure. He seemed rather upbeat and positive so who knows.
Haha your photos, subjects and experiences warm my very soul! Brilliant . . . Matt. I’m teasing!! Thank you Mike for your passion and love for what you do :) it shows so very much. Peace! Allison
Always a joy to read your comments, Allison! Thank you for taking the time :)
Your photos are quite different, Matt … and more New York gallery quality, in that I study all of the nuances and the ways in which different parts of the photo make their own statement and thus add to the whole. These should be framed in Tribeca lofts, my straight (sigh) friend !
Now, I’m just going to assume that you calling my Matt was a joke because of what I wrote above!? ;)
Joking aside, I really appreciate you considerate and encouraging feedback! Speaking of framing, you remind me that I have to phone the printshop as they’re having a great sale on prints until March 24th.
Yes, it was a joke … though I realize that’s not how one spells matte (I think). Good gravy, and I’m an English teacher! Wow … you’ve got a quick wit. I love it.