May 2007

Thick Air.

I’m only a few blocks outside of downtown Tampa, and for the past few days, the sky’s been really, really smoky.

Unfortunately, that smoke is taking its toll on many people in the area, especially those of us with sinus problems.

It’s just about shut me down for the day. I actually called in to work for the day off, and also went to go get looked at for an unrelated issue.

Hooray, Carpal Tunnel!

Helicopter Lift-off!

A Tampa Police Department helicopter, preparing for take-off.

This helicopter was on the ground at the Islamic Charity Event at Riverfront Park here in Tampa, not too far from the Public Library.

As the helicopter geared up for take-off between my shots, I had this sudden urge tell me to walk behind a tree that was only a few feet away.

Surely enough, only a few moments later, that helicopter went to full power as it took off, causing a rather strong, sudden gust of wind, dirt, leaves, and grass clippings to shower those of us who hadn’t taken that moment to get behind a tree.

Posted, a snapshot of the homeless life.

All over downtown Tampa, messages like this are scrawled all over the walls.

I’ve seen expressions such as “Respect for Respect”, “Love One Another”, and a few others here and there. They look like they were all done by the same person, though I’m not certain.

I chose this one, because it was the deepest of the group, with the message about being the most wanted for loving others.

The fence surrounding this building is to keep the homeless from
sleeping near the bus station here in Downtown Tampa, but something in my head tells me that it doesn’t matter.