From what I read, the US is the only place where teenage offenders don't get a second chance. This is the 5th portrait of this series.
The 4th prison chess portrait with text
In case you are wondering, I think I have another 20 or so. Some rather quiet, some more talkative.
Prison Chess Champ
Prisoner Portrait (without name)
First full Prison Chess Portrait
When I step back and look at this blog from a distance, I notice that the mix between colorful cityscapes, people in funny costumes and prisoners is a bit weird.
However, there are many things you can use a camera for, and besides catching nice colors, it can also be a very efficient tool to open up your own eyes for all kinds of things.
For me, that's the beauty of being an amateur. Whether intentionally or not, you can explore the world while hunting for good subjects, and as wider your hunting ground gets, as more you get confronted with people, situations, and places that are usually not part of your life.
Here is a first prisoner portrait.
Prison Chess #14
