No Dirty Hippies: The Writing's on the Wall
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I focused on the words some idiot/comedian wrote on this white painted area on the wall: NO DIRTY HIPPIES. I risked blurring his face to get the message that was written, for you see, the place is full of nothing BUT! I had smelled a famliar "burning leaf" odor, and it trailed back to this guy. Sure, he said it was clover, but, well, who am I to specify herbs? Then I saw the sign, AND him, with his hippified dread locks and glazed expression. He was so sweet, too, to pose for me, and I thought he was darling - young, havng fun. The irony was too priceless to leave undocumented. The writing's on the wall: No Dirty Hippies! And that's why I put it in this category.
This is a gelatin silver print, taken with a Hasselblad and Tri-X film, scanned.
19 responses
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{adniloj} gave props (21 Jun 2008):
Yeah for the Hasselblad & Tri-X combo! Great entry & an I can say to this guy is get off your hippie ass & get yourself a job!
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L Hartley gave props (21 Jun 2008):
Amen to THAT, Jo!
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Anne Mcginn gave props (21 Jun 2008):
Thank God you aren't related to him! Great shot.
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peggy gardner gave props (21 Jun 2008):
perfect for the theme - poetic !
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Steve Wilson (Deleted) said (21 Jun 2008):
Nice work. This is just perfect. I have a hippy shot posted which was made in Frisco in 1968. I like your shot very much.
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John Linton gave props (21 Jun 2008):
I loved the hippie movement in all its preposterous glory.
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Kevin Leger gave props (21 Jun 2008):
If he's smoking clover, I'm a 17 year old Japanese girl! ;)
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (21 Jun 2008):
Dude, where did I leave my car? Kinda Rasta with those dreads. A little Irish Spring wouldn't hurt. He sure looks lost.
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William Moore gave props (21 Jun 2008):
terrific dof...another superb photo
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Nelson Campbell (Deleted) gave props (21 Jun 2008):
You done landed a good one here!!
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L Hartley gave props (21 Jun 2008):
JO - Thanks for the Chuck Norris reference - we thought that was what it meant!!!! (On the T-shirt!)
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Robert Valenzuela gave props (21 Jun 2008):
Great Laura when you come bring that Hassleblad we are going to have fun
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Penny Nannini gave props (22 Jun 2008):
What a great photo...I love it!!!
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Robin Smith gave props (22 Jun 2008):
lol....clover...ok.....great shot!!
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (23 Jun 2008):
Ah, Laura, I know you didn't buy that "clver" nonsense for a minute! This reminds me of the times when my boyfriend and I couldn't get served in a Nashville cafe because of his "dirty hippie" looks.
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Peter McLaughlin said (23 Jun 2008):
Excellent ! Love it, Laura. He might want to think about some dental work, though....lol
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Cassandra Bould gave props (25 Jun 2008):
Fantastic, too perfect! Great shot!
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (4 Jul 2008):
Hey everybody's got to veg a little now and then..........I love the childish smiley face with the caption.....this is wonderful!
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Leanna Lomanski said (4 Jul 2008):
And the best thing about hippies is they're always smiling! ;)
