meet Elmer......

Elmer is a happy & retired artist who lives right on old historic Route 66 in Helendale, CA. He has collected a variety of glass bottles & old artifacts over the years. View the next photo to see his "Bottle Tree Ranch"

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inklake says:

Elmer is cool and so is his bottle tree ranch. Intriguing character. Nice portrait. From My New Favorite Group
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martzem [deleted] says:

picture's colors capture the climate well.
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Dean Forbes says:

a true American character
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

carolinecohenour says:

Great capture of the spirit of this artist...the bottles in back are fantastic, too. Nice!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

queen's lace says:

wow like a step back in time. He looks like he was and still is a a hippie. Great capture!
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recursion_see_recursion says:

A colourful and engaging portrait of a fascinating character. A like the soft lighting and a background that provides both visual interest and social context.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew. says:

It's awesome that you were able to meet him!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

myjuditz says:

Wonderful portrait of Elmer and a moment of his life! Great framing of bottles in background - very good shot!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

fusaka says:

Great subject. He's quite a character. You've captured him well.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

+fatman+ says:

really sexy
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

CountryDreaming says:

Retired? Looks like he's still going strong with his art. :-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

elvy says:

What a character! Thanks for sharing his bottle trees with us :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Rune T says:

Great portrait - what a character!
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jodice says:

What an interesting guy, I have been reading about him :-)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Taken on July 10, 2006

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