For years I have looked forward to a trip now and then to Flagstaff, Arizona. Home of NAU, the highest mountain in Arizona, summer home of the Cardinals (summer practice) world famous observatory's, and two Maverik Stores. There is some history here for me. The top of the mountain has seen my feet and miles of mountain bike trails have been traversed on my mountain bike. When time was on my side I would walk in downtown Flagstaff. It's like going back in time. Everybody moves slower. People enjoy the night air on the walks with a drink or just great conversation. The dress is shorts, tie dye shirts, long hair for men in pony tails, peace signs and graphity everywhere. Not just any gang graphity. This is art............ Last night I enjoyed the city again
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Clearly I have not seen all there is to see of Flagstaff! I love these shots. I love street art (its hard for me to call it graffiti)! Some of my favorite images from Rio, are street art images. I don't know why but I feel really connected to it. For instance, the piece with the boy on his bike and the child watching from the car, I love this shot. The boy on the bike has his eyes closed, clearly enjoying the speed, and freedom his bike offers him, even though it has cost him some flesh (note the bandages on the knees and elbows). The boy in the car clearly longs to be in his place...I would love to have that piece on one of my walls...
P.S.
Did you put our President in that picture on purpose? Is his face supposed to be on a one way sign? I'm just asking...I love this stuff!
These are great shots! As a sociology major, I am very interested by street culture. I would love to be able to meet these artists and learn about what motivates them. Anyway, excellent job with these captures- I know how challenging it can be to get the right angle on these flat surfaces.
Alea
I agree. I did speak with a local that was hanging out near the wall. A real interesting character. No job, does temp work, and lives with friends in some kind of free housing. He had some real interesting ideas about family, the environment, food and life in general. He was OUT THERE!!!
These are the coolest pictures dad!!!! I want one at my work desk!
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