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S h a k k a

© Vikas Garg

S h a k k a

Uploaded: June 11, 2006

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As I stepped out of the coffee shop I could hear music; someone singing not too far from where I was. The song although unfamiliar was some sort of blues. Shakka was sitting on the window sill; tabbing on his rustic guitar with Jon on some kind of drum. I took some pictures and stood there for him to complete the song.

As I was about to start walking I hear the coarse voice 'hey, what are you doing?', I turned around 'yes, what are you doing?'. A bit scared - I went closer.. ' I was taking some pictures'...pushing the glasses up he looked at the 2 inch LCD screen 'Ohhh I like this one' ' I like that one too' .. - 'do you want these?' .. 'yes, can I have them, this one is nice too'...

Shakka moved to Ithaca two summers back from Oregon, his guitar had a sticker of Oregon with number '420' and a picture 'ganja' .. he showed me the picture and started talking about the places he plays, how much he hates the winter

Comments

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 11, 2006

Great capture Vikas!! Could you please try to contact me, my boy! #462823

Carolyn Foster Spano June 11, 2006

This is a wonderful shot. It is just filled with character. Great job, a moment to remember. #2882075

June 11, 2006

Great colour and I love the reflections in his sunnies! #2882703

Debbie Del Tejo June 11, 2006

That is what is great about photography...not only do you have a great memory but you have the photo to acompany it....many people would have walked away saying nothing....you capture a moment in time that is great for the three all us...you, him and us. Great tale and I am sure a great man! #2882860

Vikas Garg June 12, 2006

Thank you Rakesh, Carolyn, Julie and Debbie!

@Rakesh : Shall email you !

@Debbie : He is certainily a great man, with a lot of character !! I have a photograph printed out for him, looking forward to meeting him again!
#2886988

Melissa G. Meiselman June 12, 2006

Wonderful capture, Vikas with an amazing story to go with it. His position in the image is perfect..with great details, as well!!! #2887568

Vikas Garg June 12, 2006

Thank you Melissa :) #2887731

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 09, 2006

Wonderful capture! I love your comments to tell the story of the man. He is so colorful, am sure he would have some very interesting stories to tell.
Thank Vikas! jo ann c. #3004902

Laura Clay-Ballard July 11, 2006

fantastic shot! #3015625

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