I wonder if the wire helped or hurt the city? I've driven by but never put it on my to stop at list.
I was in Coober Pedy, Australia for a day and warned not to take pictures of the Aboriginal residents. The advice should have been to not have them in a picture a picture or maybe don't let them see a camera. There's a lot of rally interesting buildings including a church I wanted to photograph, the building not the people. From a great distance I took a picture but there were people in front of the church. Not moments after taking the picture a baseball sized rock whizzed past my ear.
Years later walking around Springfield, FL taking pictures of the old buildings and park. I waited for someone to cross an original cobble street and took a picture. I wanted the picture of the cobbles, not the guy. Well not long after an especially large man stopped me and wanted to know why I was taking pictures of his associate. I was not in footwear that allowed a quick departure but I was able to satisfy him that I wasn't a narc spying on him and his associate.
Always be double careful about getting pictures of people.
Holy smokes, those sound like intense encounters! Glad you came out the other side okay.
I believe The Wire is one of the greatest television shows of the 21st century, bar none. I think it's also an accurate portrayal of a particular problem within the city during that time. I don't necessarily think it portrays the city in its totality, despite how comprehensively it interrogated the school system, the police, overseas influences, street dealers, and everything in between. Unfortunately, for many viewers, The Wire and Baltimore are synonymous, and there's no separating the two. It's really too bad. This city is so much more in so many ways.
If you're ever in the area, I'd highly recommend making a pit stop and enjoying what the city has to offer. Great food in Hollins Market, exceptional art at any of its museums, beautiful waterfront views, quiet square parks in the west side, British tea parlors in Hamilton, beautiful architecture in any direction you go.
I think one of the things that made the Wire work so well is they changed the persepective every season. Many great shows loose my interest after a couple of seasons.
Santa, indeed! I've spent a lot of time in that neighborhood since, and have yet to see this man or his distinctive white truck ever again. I sometimes wonder if it was a Robert Johnson at the crossroads type affair.
Uncanny Baltimore! These are truly beautiful. But the curse story is unfinished. The watchful crows can be persuaded of your good intentions, I’m sure. But I wonder why James was irritated in the first place.
I had a friend recommend I start leaving them peanuts to get in their good graces. I'm not sure if my neighbors will appreciate that, but at this point I would rather win more flies with honey. Or crows with peanuts, as is the case.
Most people might assume these to be tall tales — but I think anyone who has lived in Baltimore any length of time would probably have a solid one-upper in their pocket. Or they might know who I'm talking about! Glad you enjoyed the stories.
I've been here for 13 years and ride my bike and run all around the city (mostly east side) and both of these stories seem completely normal 😂 I'm friends with a guy who has run every foot of every street in Baltimore and he had some great stories as well. Can't wait to hear more.
Man, that is such a good story to tell. I have been to Baltimore once and I'm not sure I would have the stones to photograph during the day, let alone the night.
I wonder if the wire helped or hurt the city? I've driven by but never put it on my to stop at list.
I was in Coober Pedy, Australia for a day and warned not to take pictures of the Aboriginal residents. The advice should have been to not have them in a picture a picture or maybe don't let them see a camera. There's a lot of rally interesting buildings including a church I wanted to photograph, the building not the people. From a great distance I took a picture but there were people in front of the church. Not moments after taking the picture a baseball sized rock whizzed past my ear.
Years later walking around Springfield, FL taking pictures of the old buildings and park. I waited for someone to cross an original cobble street and took a picture. I wanted the picture of the cobbles, not the guy. Well not long after an especially large man stopped me and wanted to know why I was taking pictures of his associate. I was not in footwear that allowed a quick departure but I was able to satisfy him that I wasn't a narc spying on him and his associate.
Always be double careful about getting pictures of people.
Holy smokes, those sound like intense encounters! Glad you came out the other side okay.
I believe The Wire is one of the greatest television shows of the 21st century, bar none. I think it's also an accurate portrayal of a particular problem within the city during that time. I don't necessarily think it portrays the city in its totality, despite how comprehensively it interrogated the school system, the police, overseas influences, street dealers, and everything in between. Unfortunately, for many viewers, The Wire and Baltimore are synonymous, and there's no separating the two. It's really too bad. This city is so much more in so many ways.
If you're ever in the area, I'd highly recommend making a pit stop and enjoying what the city has to offer. Great food in Hollins Market, exceptional art at any of its museums, beautiful waterfront views, quiet square parks in the west side, British tea parlors in Hamilton, beautiful architecture in any direction you go.
I think one of the things that made the Wire work so well is they changed the persepective every season. Many great shows loose my interest after a couple of seasons.
Great stories, especially the gift of The Juice!!! This guy sounds like Santa Claus, but I believe you!
Santa, indeed! I've spent a lot of time in that neighborhood since, and have yet to see this man or his distinctive white truck ever again. I sometimes wonder if it was a Robert Johnson at the crossroads type affair.
Uncanny Baltimore! These are truly beautiful. But the curse story is unfinished. The watchful crows can be persuaded of your good intentions, I’m sure. But I wonder why James was irritated in the first place.
I had a friend recommend I start leaving them peanuts to get in their good graces. I'm not sure if my neighbors will appreciate that, but at this point I would rather win more flies with honey. Or crows with peanuts, as is the case.
I really enjoyed these stories.
Thank you, Travis, for your support as always.
I’ve heard and experienced many Baltimore tales of strange beauty, but that first story may be the greatest. Need more of these.
Most people might assume these to be tall tales — but I think anyone who has lived in Baltimore any length of time would probably have a solid one-upper in their pocket. Or they might know who I'm talking about! Glad you enjoyed the stories.
I've been here for 13 years and ride my bike and run all around the city (mostly east side) and both of these stories seem completely normal 😂 I'm friends with a guy who has run every foot of every street in Baltimore and he had some great stories as well. Can't wait to hear more.
Man, that is such a good story to tell. I have been to Baltimore once and I'm not sure I would have the stones to photograph during the day, let alone the night.
Excellent read. The city of Baltimore needs to offer you a grant…stories and pictures from the streets.