19) This is Gary. He's got a two parrots and a plethora of interesting stories. "The birds are a great conversation starter," he said, "and will poop on people I don't like if needed".

18) This is Luke. When he's not teaching Yoga he's slangin' Levi's jeans at the Revival men's pop-up shop. I bought a pair. 

17) This is Teah. She works at Revival. Her skill with fabric scissors is enviable.

16) This is my friend Zach. He's a wizard on the drum set and the bball court.

15) This is Paula. She sells handmade geode jewelry at the farmers market... When she's not tending her garden or working at the rec center, that is.

14) This is Luther. He travels the world and juggles. Rumor has it he also swallows swords.

13) This is Patrick. He's a student and videographer. We talked cameras for the better part of an hour.

12) This is Ashley Davis. He's traveling around the United States. Hasn't been back in IC in years. Said he didn't love the way it's changed, but he did really like the sandwiches at NODO.

11) This is David. He's been to 194 countries and currently calls Thailand home. He stopped me along the road, pointed at his camera, and enthusiastically said, "Nice day to take some pictures don't you think?" I agreed.

10) I felt uncomfortable approaching this boy. I didn't want to come off as a creep. I asked for his picture and he nodded enthusiastically and threw up this pose. It was perfection.

9) This is Shaye. I know her only a little bit. She found me walking through the pedmall. I snapped her picture, then her and her friends helped me work up the courage to approach more strangers.

8) This is Katherine. She's (somewhat) Czech. Her hair isn't naturally red, but it sure fooled me.

7) This is Ricardo. He's an artist who draws monsters (http://www.ricosmonsters.com/) I liked his fohawk.

6) This is Rick. I showed him the photo of the other Rick I'd taken a photo of and asked if he knew him. He did. Small Iowa City world.

5) This is Rick. When I asked to take his picture, he didn't respond. At first I thought he didn't hear me. Then he slowly cracked a smile, nodded and asked, "what camera is that?"