nicholascolephotographer Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 J. Robert Smith has been walking the streets of Dallas for nearly 70 years and loves to stop in to see his friends as often as he can. If you tell him someone is having a birthday and give him a couple of quarters, that someone will be serenaded by J. Robert as only he can sing Happy Birthday, and he will throw in a couple more tunes just for fun. His stability is not so good now and he is unable to live by himself any longer but he has a niece in Powder Springs who has taken him in and makes sure he is well cared for. Several people give him a ride to town from time to time so he can visit his long time friends. My personal challenge for the last several years has been to capture a special image of him for his birthday. I have been wanting to have him on a motorcycle so this year for his 70th birthday I asked fellow photographer Larry Nix if he would help and could I use his Harley. With Larry on board we photographed J. Robert, “GOOSE”, ready to take to the road. Vote for your favorite image below. No prize for the winner but it will be fun to see the results. If you have had a desire to be photographed in a particular way, give me a call. I love to work for an idea out side of the box. 770-443-7355 NOW Please VOTE Link to post Share on other sites
Thewitch Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I voted Link to post Share on other sites
Baileybleu Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 A Link to post Share on other sites
mom2dachs Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 COOL pictures, as always Nicholas. Link to post Share on other sites
luvtennis5 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Voted A. But I was torn between A and C.... Great Job as usual. Link to post Share on other sites
HiramInsAgency Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I voted A, but really like the writing in the clouds on B!! Link to post Share on other sites
SLambert Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I voted for A...he is ready to ride...the cloud in A looks like a blimp floating by..lol Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Bless his heart. I can remember seeing J Roberts as long as I can remember Glad you took the time, those are GREAT pictures. Link to post Share on other sites
MrsB Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I voted I chose A, but I really like C, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Haunted Junkyard Hayride Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I voted C, but I like the writing in the sky in B. His niece in Powder Springs used to keep my kids when they were babies...she's a sweetheart. She used to bring J. Robert to church and he'd sing "Jesus Loves Me". I remember him walking around Dallas when I was little, too. He's an icon around here, for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
1novella Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I like "c" cause I can see he the best.... Link to post Share on other sites
krwills Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Time for photo shop. Please. # 1 He looks great in the photo!! Classier than I've ever seen him. #2 The cloud writting is way cool!! #3 You can actually see his face, best of all. Great job you did there. Not even any tobacco juice on his face either. I'm glad you have done this for him, and us. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
nicholascolephotographer Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Here is the portrait from last year. His birthday No. 69. Link to post Share on other sites
nicholascolephotographer Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It's Saturday AM, what a great morning to go for a ride. Link to post Share on other sites
nicholascolephotographer Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I know you are looking for something good to look at. Link to post Share on other sites
HaydensMama247 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Awsesome pics! I LOVE LOVE LOVE J. Roberts! I voted for A! Link to post Share on other sites
decision Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 i voted for c awesome pic.. Link to post Share on other sites
nicholascolephotographer Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 With all of this rain, we will just sit here and dream of a good ride with J. Robert. Link to post Share on other sites
nicholascolephotographer Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 If you didn't see this last week it will make you smile. Link to post Share on other sites
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