Widebrim
I'll Lock Up
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Here in Los Angeles, there are all types of "fashion statements," and it's not uncommon to see tourists taking photos of the locals (especially in Hollywood). Yet I have lately found myself the subject of photographers when I am "dressed up." Today it happened again, while I was dressed in a suit, visiting a park/art library. As a couple passed me, I heard the man say to his girlfriend/wife, "Give me the camera." I thought, "Is this happening again, or is he just photographing the flora?" Sure enough, as I glanced back at them, the gent was pointing his camera at me, so I gave him a profile shot. If I had been dressed with a DB Bold Look suit, complete with huge lapels, baggy pants, and hand-painted tie, along with spectators and a wide-brimmed fedora, I could understand his inclination to record my image, but I was dressed in this relatively simple suit and tie (and hatless):
...This has happened before in Chinatown, and (I think) downtown L.A. I take it as a compliment when it occurs, but perhaps to others, it is a bit disconcerting. So the question is, paraphrased and repeated, has this ever happened to you? (And how did you react?)
...This has happened before in Chinatown, and (I think) downtown L.A. I take it as a compliment when it occurs, but perhaps to others, it is a bit disconcerting. So the question is, paraphrased and repeated, has this ever happened to you? (And how did you react?)