Fred hustled
me. I've been hustled by strangers before, but Fred is a pro.
I was
standing in front of a bookstore in Gainesville, FL, with a friend, while our
wives shopped inside. Suddenly, like magic, Fred was between us on his bicycle.
Before we realized he was there, he had positioned himself so that he could
address both of us, with his feet spread, balancing the bike. He immediately
asked if we could help him with lunch - he was hungry. Camera in hand, I was
prepared for this eventuality.
I said,
"I'll make you a deal. I belong to a camera group called 100 Strangers,
and my job is to meet and photograph people who I haven't met before. Can I
meet you and take your picture?" As I said this, I handed him a few $$$.
He shrugged and said "Sure." So I asked him not to smile for the
camera and got a few pics.