Dec 12, 2009 – Alexis Finds Robert
(first message on Plentyoffish.com – Alexis messages Robert after reading Roberts profile … Robert, in his profile, mentioned that if you don’t know the meaning of the word verbose then maybe you shouldn’t be reading this profile … hence the term arrogant SOB …)
Subject: I know what verbose means … 12:34 pm From Alexis
… and I think I just might be on the same page as you when it comes to the whole relationship thing… and… I’m kinda cute too!
So… read my profile (please)… and… if anything resonates… write me back (please).
Alexis
(Robert Responds on Plentyoffish.com)
Subject: Re: I know what verbose means … 1:25 pm From Robert
Alexis,
Ha ha … I reread my profile and I’m afraid that I sound like some arrogant SOB … but then again it caught your attention.
Your profile sounds great … photography eh … how about spending the weekend in Toronto and standing at the corner of Young and Dundas for hours on end and see who can get the best shots just standing in one spot!
I’ve actually done that with a Artist/Photographer friend of mine and it was just crazy how many photo ops presented themselves just by being observant … we also broke into empty old buildings and got wonderful photos with the sun filtering through dirty, cobwebbed windows. The atmosphere in an old train station in Hamilton was amazing and the wear marks from decades of people waiting on benches fascinated us.
Your first date sounds great … ditto about finding you fascinating.
Back at ‘cha …
Robert
(Alexis Responds on Plentyoffish.com)
Subject: I know what verbose means … 2:39 pm From Alexis
Hey Robert!
Well.. it just so happens that my favourite subject to take photos of… is… people!! Standing on ANY street corner for hours on end is right up my alley (hmm… kinda sounded like I was a hooker or something with that last statement !! I’m not.. just so ya know)
So you arrogant SOB (just kidding)… tell me more about yourself. I’m intrigued. Oh… and if you care to see any of my photos, email me at alexis@notmale.com I’d be happy to share some of them with you. And, while you’re at it.. you can send me some of yours.
Sound like a plan?
A
(After Alexis gave Robert her email address the rest of the communication is by email)
Subject: Speaking of Hookers … 4:19 pm From Robert
That reminds me of a late night photo shoot in downtown Toronto with my friend Todd who was the aforementioned partner in crime. We came across a prostitute leaning against a lamp post. Perfect subject … perfect lighting. We were about 100 feet across the street from her when we began snapping photos. This was many years before digital and we were manually advancing film like idiots. After a couple of minutes we were caught off guard when two HUGE black dudes (probably her pimps with lots of bling) blasted from the front doors of a seedy pub and started chasing us along Dundas street. Whoops … it was hard running with all my carmera equipment but fear is a great motivator … luckily I could run faster than Todd. We found a cab and the rest is history.
When I got home I developed the film and the prints (black and white) and none of my shots turned out!
Sorry about this rambling but I haven’t thought about that incident for years.
I’m not at my computer at the moment but sharing our pics sounds like a GREAT plan.
Show me some of yours and I’ll show you mine …
Later
Robert
(Alexis attached some of her photographs with this email)
Subject: Speaking of Hookers … 5:13 pm From Alexis
Ok…. what were you THINKING??? Taking photos of a hooker? You had to have known her pimp was close by!!! You’re lucky you’re alive to tell that story. Hah ha ha.. two white guys ran faster than two black dudes!! Did you scream like women too??!!! Please tell me more Adventures of Bruce and Todd…. you sound like fun guys!
Ok… here are some of mine… but remember… you have to show me yours ok??
Alexis
ps – you make me laugh!!! Thanks!
Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 8:23 PM (Robert sends a few pics of his own to Alexis)
Subject: Re: Speaking of hookers … Robert
Hi Alexis,
I don’t know what to say! Your photos are great … and black and white …. and amazing …. and of kids! Where did you take them??
My favourite, I think, is the first one of the single child … what is going on outside the frame? That is what I consider a great photo … also the second where the kids are looking at something … what else is going on? Re the third … I’ve taken shots of feet but have not achieved your level of emotion. Re the fourth … I see many years of pain … I see a man that has almost given up … something is keeping him going … what is his story???
I really like your black and white technique. It reminds a little bit of Ansel Adams but of people instead of nature.
I don’t know whether I can even bring myself to attach my pics but a deal is a deal … right?
I haven’t mastered my former black and white techniques that I used in my dark room with digital. I could make a million excuses … most of my photos are on cd’s that I haven’t got on this computer … or they are colour … or that my camera is cheap … or that I have only one eye … but they are all lies … oh well … be gentle …
Ok great … my pics are too large to embed or attach here … so no I’m not going to wimp out … I’m uploaded them to Google and I’m sending you a private invitation to see them …
ok …
You should get a separate email to view my album on Google .. if you don’t, let me know and I’ll figure out how to get it to you … yes maybe Fedex … LOL ..
ta ta for now
Robert
PS … Is that enough showing you mine?????
