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.
Camera: Canon 5D
Portland, Oregon May, 2012