Tuesday, July 10, 2012

ABC WEDNESDAY-"Z"- Z is for...? Jazz Fest #5



The music was loud and the crowd was large, but Michael certainly did stand out in the crowd!  Born in St. Paul, he did not always live here, but moved around a bit yet returned to the city of his birth.  I commented on his colorful clothing, the material of which came from west Africa.  Michael does not consider himself a designer but he created his outfit himself. Like all jazz afficionados, he was enjoying the music and talent at the 14th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Fest held in Mears Park in St. Paul.

I couldn't decide what label to use for "Z"...so YOU decide!  For more ABC WEDNESDAY posts from bloggers around the world, go here.

22 comments:

  1. Z pour Jazz , tres bon ;) beau portrait

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  2. Z is for the ZEST his portrait displays.

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  3. I'd say he looks very zazzy!

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  4. Kate you have an eye for standout characters, and a nose for getting a story!
    Your demeanor puts folks at ease in front of your lens!

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  5. Olivier said it well.

    I love this portrait.

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  6. an awesome portrait.

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  7. I see the Z. Actually two of them! This guy should be under I for interesting! Great shot!

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  8. He looks very thoughtful.

    I answered your question on my site about the rainy season. It is September and October. The weather can be fine, or there can be tropical downpours. The dry season is November through April. The rest of the year is the green season, with occasional showers.

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  9. A very nice portrait!

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  10. You are a good reporter, Kate. Out there getting the shot and the story behind it.
    I'd say Z is for Zing, which he has a lot of.

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  11. Very JaZZy West African shirt he is wearing.
    Terrific portrait too.

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  12. I like his beard. That speaks well of him for such a beard signifies commitment and determination!

    Someone already dezided Z for me. They said, "Zip your lip!"

    I didn't think zat vas very nize.

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  13. jaZZZZ sounds good to me.:p
    an interesting character, for sure.

    Z is for...

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  14. Very jazzy, you could say he was growing a zz top beard.
    Joy - ABC Team

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  15. He looks very ZEN.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  16. Colorful looking guy.

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  17. AweZome!

    Zucchini
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  18. A very good portrait!

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  19. African patterns are great, aren't they? Well, I have this thing for Africa, you know... Wonderful portrait, Kate!

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  20. JaZZ is good! I did a post on the jazz festival that was here (Vancouver, BC) a week ago. It was crazy loud. Why do you think that is necessary? Other than my problem with the volume, I loved some of the groups. Your portrait really jumped off the page for me. Very striking!

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