Wildman.
Dent "Wildman" Myers; photographed in his store, "Wildman's Civil War Surplus." Kennesaw, GA. August 2008.
Myers, a self-proclaimed Racist and Bigot, sells a rare and unusual assortment of Civil War memorabilia and White Supremacist paraphernalia.
I spent a couple of hours with Myers, in his shop. Upon leaving, I asked him for directions to the nearest gas station. He informed me that, "The nearest one's got some Raghead owner, don't go to that one..." and proceeded to give me directions to the nearest "White-owned" gas station.
14 responses
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Sophia Germer gave props (30 Mar 2009):
really great portrait!
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catharine amato gave props (31 Mar 2009):
excellent!
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John Linton gave props (31 Mar 2009):
I remember all the contorversy this shot engendered. It still a great shot of the old reprobate.
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Farras Abdelnour gave props (31 Mar 2009):
i sure remember this photo, quite a character
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Mario Scattoloni gave props (31 Mar 2009):
Even if the Guy is an unlikeable sort, it still makes for a great subject & portrait. Xcellent work SD...
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Robert Larson said (31 Mar 2009):
haha, what a cutie he is!!!
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Donielle The Gnar said (31 Mar 2009):
His anger shines through. Well done.
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Alicia Bright gave props (31 Mar 2009):
i very much love this. i especially like how it seems like hes pissed at you because you've disturbed him from important civil war artifacts. but really, awesome capture!
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Shannon Dagher said (31 Mar 2009):
He is very aware of his own presence. As mentioned, I spent about 2 hours photographing him and the store. This was also the second time I've been to see and photograph him; he remembered me. This was the last shot I took as I was leaving. When I asked to take one final portrait, he dropped the casual stance and hint of a smile that he had been wearing and donned the "presence" you see here.
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Julie Grace Zimmermann gave props (31 Mar 2009):
what a lucky find...he is a rare gem
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Shannon Dagher said (31 Mar 2009):
Not so much luck, as my parents rock. My Dad first discovered him back in the 80's. ;)
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claudia luthi gave props (31 Mar 2009):
good lord, what a guy!
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Rogério Freitas said (1 Apr 2009):
Great portrait Shannon.
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! Slimeface said (2 Apr 2009):
Colorful character great portrait
