Times Square Cowboy

I've seen this guy. Mr. Midnight Cowboy, I guess. What is written on his shorts?

 

Larry

Hi Gerald,

I'm also from NY, even though I am in Iowa now for school. Last summer, I spent a whole day in Manhattan shooting pictures. And I took a couple of shots of this guy, "Naked Cowboy" LOL. He was very natural and posed for pictures several times! I think a character like him makes NYC much more fun to live in and to shoot pics! Mines in color but looks good in B&W too. Happy shooting!

Taken the beginning of November, interested in comments and ways I

could of improved the image. Thanks

I would have taken it from a lower angle, to put him (waist up) between the buildings in the "v" of sky, and waited for that clump of mid-westerners to get out of the frame... t

This is why i love an hate newyork, if i was out with my camera this character would make my day. If i was out with my daughter well thats another story. Great photo, amazing subject, new yorks finest.

This guy sang some songs for me last summer in New York. Great Picture

Being from the south, I've never seen anything like it. The man is creative and original, that's for sure! Now that I am in the pacific northwest I can honestly say, real cowboys don't look like that. Excellent shot! Love the background action. Not too distracting.

All I can think of is WOW. Is this guy serious? What's his story, do you know?

This guy is a classic. I have one too - shot it from a moving cab, and that it isn't more blurry, is amazing - particularly as I'm saying, "WTF?" as I depress the shutter...

Hey I have his photo too! Check it out:

http://www.normalbobsmith.com/unholyarmy/unholyarmy02_nakedcowboy.jpg