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Photography by Ira Gardner

Listen to me my friend!

Posted on December 15, 2017

This charismatic character was panhandling on Park Avenue in Portland Oregon. He was using his belt as a leash and talked to his bloodhound in a way that made you appreciate their friendship. He was jovial and seemed  to be a regular. As soon as he got close to me two police officers on mountain bikes stopped and called him over by name and issued him a citation for loitering in the park.

An image of a man kneeling and talking to his bloodhound.
A man kneels down to have a conversation with his dog while smoking a cigarette. Portland Oregon, May, 2012

Camera: Canon 5D
Portland, Oregon May, 2012

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