Photos from Mayport, Florida

Mayport, Florida, is one of the few remaining fishing villages in Florida.  Located at the mouth of the St. John's River, it is a place where shrimp boats dock and charter fishing boats are based.

A rustic home in Mayport, Florida

The village is also the location of my favorite seafood shack:  Singleton's Sea Food Shack.

Singleton's Sea Food Shack in Mayport, Florida

The little village attracts all kinds of cats thanks to all the fishing activity.  They are an interesting topic for photography.  But, never try to touch a feral cat.  It can cause all kinds of problems for you and the cat.

A well fed, semi-feral, cat in Mayport, Florida

These guys are content to hank out and wait for their boat to come in.  It's hot outside, but they've got it made in the shade.

All the cool cats hang out in Mayport, Florida

It's been over 40 years since I took Marine Science Summer School classes in Mayport.  Even then, there were plenty of cats making their homes in the area. While they were mostly healthy and well-fed, our teachers advised us not to touch them or handle them since they were all quite capable of kicking our asses.

Street Photography: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Last year, I went to Minneapolis on a business trip.  It gave me a chance to take a few quick shots of city life in another part of the country.  Here's my humble attempt at street photography.

Pedestrian in Minneapolis

Street photography is generally considered to be "candid" shots of life in public spaces taken in a uncomposed or hastily composed manner.  Street photographs provide a snapshot of life.  They are literally a quick peek at life.  I'm no expert in this genre, but it does provide an opportunity to bring life to the lens.
    
Most of the shots I took were literally snapped through the windows of a light rail train.  Unfortunately, life isn't always easy.

Homeless in Minneapolis

Another trip to Minneapolis provided a chance to walk around in the downtown area.

An Oppressive Looking Old Building

While many street photographers enjoy using film cameras and "lomography" cameras, I found that my cell phone took great photos.  In addition, cell phones are everywhere and escape the notice of most people.

Crossing the Street