Happy Birthday, Abraham Lincoln

One of our country's finest Presidents deserves his annual post.

A 1947 bust of Abraham Lincoln by Jo Davidson.

New Britain Museum of Art, New Britain, Connecticut.

 

Cars on Fifth - 3

 Of course, big crowds always offer people watching opportunities.

A booth sold hats and shirts with the "Cars on Fifth" logo.

Other logo hats were also available.

Some folks came to the show dressed to show off their love of cars.

She does social media for Fifth Avenue South.

How could I pass up a photo of this car enthusiast?

After they took a selfie, I took their phone, had their daughter join the group, and took a better photo.

Cars on Fifth - 2

 More photos from Saturday's Cars on Fifth event.

Best in Show.

Cars on Fifth - 1

 Cars on Fifth is a big fundraiser for St. Matthews House, which helps the homeless, the food insecure, and those addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Yesterday the car show drew thousands of visitors (at $40 apiece) to admire special automobiles on Fifth Avenue South.  The evening news estimated the draw at almost $2 million for St. Matthews House.

The cars are parked by categories.  Lots of Porsches and Ferraris.  BMWs and Mercedes as far as the eye can see.  Lamborghinis, McLarens, Rolls Royces.  And on and on.

Lots of Corvettes, too.

Gulf Coast Motorworks

I drive past a lot.  The featured cars change all the time.  A few days ago they were all black.  Somehow that made me decide to stop.

In turn, that made me decide to convert the image to black and white.

Today I plan to go to a massive car show in Olde Naples.  It will be outrageously crowded and the cars will be outrageously expensive.  I am not a car guy, but I like looking at gorgeous cars, and sometimes the people watching is good.  Expect at least a few days of images from the show.

Black Vulture

I take a lot of wildlife photos, most of which I don't put on this blog.

But, yesterday I saw a black vulture on a dead tree in good light.  

Usually these guys just stay still until flying off.  

But, yesterday the black vulture gave me some poses.

Trash

The homeowner has been fined dozens of times and tens of thousands of dollars over two decades but still refuses to clean up his yard.  There is also a homeless encampment in his back yard.  

I'm happy I don't live nearby.