Tumblr (3.0; @shawn-grimes)http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/AGWKpTaYdcxq7loml3ta52h9_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>When it rains; its poor<br/> For street performers, bad weather can be detrimental to their income when they depend on large crowds to earn their living. If a street performer has not prepared for the lulls in the business they could be in trouble if the weather turns south for several days and their hats are smaller than normal. For this reason, many of the most popular pitches for street performers are places with moderate climates.</p> <p>Additionally, performers who rely on amplifiers and music face additional danger to their electronics in wet weather. They are forced to use natural voice projection to attract people and keep their attention. If you’ve ever cheered for a sports team, you can understand how demanding yelling with your voice for several hours can be. Now think if your paycheck was dependent on your ability to keep that up for 3 hours or more.</p> <p>20080518__MG_1614_Edit_Edit.jpg<br/> Rain spoils Evan Young’s shows for the day.</p> <p>A version of this photo has also been submitted to JPG Magazine. Please click the link and vote for it if you like it.</p> <p>Photo by: Shawn Grimes<br/> Part of the Street Performer Photo Series at <a href="http://www.shutteronthestreet.com">www.shutteronthestreet.com</a></p>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46910651http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46910651Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:26:38 -0400Shawn Grimes is having dinner with Jessop and Laurenhttp://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46752198http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46752198Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:59:12 -0400Shawn Grimes is enjoying a cup of darjeeling tea while working from home.http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46685032http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46685032Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:49:25 -0400?http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46684837http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46684837Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:47:55 -0400Shawn Grimes made a new avatar using: <a href="http://www.faceyourmanga.com/faceyourmanga.php?lang=eng">http://www.faceyourmanga.com/faceyourmanga.php?lang=eng</a>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46606714http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46606714Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:29:50 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/AGWKpTaYdcumrgtjgEHmQjjR_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>Face Your Manga<br/> My new avatar.http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46606438http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46606438Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:26:48 -0400Shawn Grimes is checking out syntax for ping.fmhttp://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46605653http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46605653Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:17:16 -0400% is home from a rejuvenating and great weekend in East Hampton, NY. Thanks to the Carabines for their hospitality!http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46344986http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46344986Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:04:05 -0400looking forward to watching the sunset/moon-rise from the beach tonight.http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46230970http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46230970Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:31:02 -0400Check out this week’s Shutter On The Street post featuring one of Ocean City, MD’s many musicians along the Boardwalk <a href="http://ping.fm/38Isp">http://ping.fm/38Isp</a>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46073723http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46073723Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:56:14 -0400<a href="http://www.shutteronthestreet.com/archives/63">Boardwalk Buskers: Roy on Steel Guitar</a>: The boardwalk of Ocean City, MD is home to many musicians who play to entertain the roving crowds of tourists.  The boardwalk is 2.5 miles in length so it offers plenty of space for street…http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46036425http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46036425Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:02:36 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/AGWKpTaYdcnuf59p8q4MwHSD_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>My MacBook skin<br/> .-Shawn-.<br/> <a href="http://www.shawnsbits.com">http://www.shawnsbits.com</a>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46029292http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46029292Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:26:47 -0400Trying to get MobileMe to synchttp://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46028990http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46028990Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:22:16 -0400I need to learn more about Automatorhttp://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46020146http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46020146Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:34:40 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/AGWKpTaYdcnk1w8lthtC0hp1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Saw Lady<br/> I walk down the dimly lit steps into the gritty subway tunnels. The sounds of passing trains fill the air and the air turns stale and humid. Sliding my metro card and walking through the turnstyle, I hear a faint sound of elegance in the air. Not knowing exactly where I’m going, I make my way through the underground labyrinth following the pleasantly pitched sounds. As I get closer, the angelic music gets louder and I finally come upon the source of these heavenly tunes.</p> <p>Natalia, The Saw Lady, plays a very unique instrument, a carpenter’s saw. Though the teeth have been filed down and a handle placed on the end for better control of its shape, its form is unmistakable and shocking. She bends the saw into an “S” shape and strokes a violin bow down it’s edge to produce stunning sounds. A visit to her web page is highly recommended to hear some samples of the beautiful music she produces.</p> <p>Photo by: Shawn Grimes<br/> Part of the Street Performer Photo Series at <a href="http://www.shutteronthestreet.com">www.shutteronthestreet.com</a></p>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46004476http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/46004476Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:36:32 -0400working on tomorrow’s post for <a href="http://www.shutteronthestreet.com">www.shutteronthestreet.com</a>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45995977http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45995977Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:54:14 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/AGWKpTaYdcn3mwpn0I1q9G6H_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>fingerworks-diagnostichttp://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45960452http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45960452Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:56:59 -0400Upgrading my iPhone to pwned 2.0.1http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45447941http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45447941Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:01:49 -0400working on shots from my shoot with <a href="http://www.bemoretraining.com">www.bemoretraining.com</a>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45443116http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45443116Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:04:17 -0400I had a guest blogger today on my street performer photography project. The photo is mine but my friend Steph wrote the entry. <a href="http://ping.fm/DCM3W">http://ping.fm/DCM3W</a>http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45250342http://shawn-grimes.tumblr.com/post/45250342Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:49:00 -0400