Chad Estes - Starry Night Media

Today I shot pictures of the silent protest organized by Occupy Boise, part of the Occupy Wall Street gatherings. Today they are taping $1 over their mouths to symbolize how the 1% have silenced the other 99% in the USA. They also say the $1 is one dollar more than the Bank of America has paid in taxes

He was shopping at a farmer's market. He wasn't wearing his suit, but I'm still pretty sure it was him.

Charlie was just sitting down at the table next to me as I was getting up to leave. He's a local at this coffee shop and he was greeting the other normals. When I asked if I could take a picture of him he told me the story of how a picture of him was featured on day on CNN when he was all dressed up. The pin was all the decoration he needed today.

candid shot of a man with a great hat during the Hyde Park Street Fair in Boise

Mom and two daughters walking through the park in Boise.

Walking a bike through the Grove fountain in Boise.

Homeless man in downtown Boise. Shot from the hip.

Fun dressed dude at a pizza parlor pointing one of two fingers at me as I shot this from my hip as I passed by.

Artist making a cardboard sign before starting his street performance.

Two smokers deftly multi-tasking in an imaginary band.

After I saw him and shot this picture, I went a couple of blocks to the nearest fast food restaurant and bought him a couple of cheeseburgers. Unfortunately when I doubled back around he had already caught the bus and was gone. Fortunately, then again not so, I know of another corner where homeless people normally hang out. I found a hungry and grateful man that made the cheeseburgers feel right at home.

Around 400 people marched to Idaho State Capitol building as part of the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Some of the signs and messages were about outrage, but not all of the actions were.

Man outside of convention center, getting some time away from the crowded hall.

Man dancing around the streets of Boise with a box on his head made to look like a stereo.

Thumb in her jeans

A photogenic redhead with both natural and added decorations.

When the water was closed due to unsafe conditions the boys still found the beach to be a fun playground.

Man taking a break after shopping.

A protester speaking to the media during a silent protest as part of the Occupy movement.

Shot during the Veterans Day Parade in Boise. This observer was standing by himself and looked both respectful and deep in thought.

When you have a woman with a Hello Kitty purse feeding you hot, fresh donuts, you should have more of a smile on your face.

This high school marching band appears to have the Star Trek Federation symbol on their hats.

This lad couldn't keep up with demand. He had been paid for three drawings already when I took his picture. I left him a quarter for the picture and wished him well.

High school choir group filling the downtown market with sounds of good cheer.

A quick shot in one of my favorite coffee shops in Portland.

The Watchtower front man couldn't find any takers for his Jehovah's Witness magazine during the Black Friday shopping spree.

Portland chef with a corner market on a corner.

Black Friday is darker for some.

He walked around Pioneer Square in Portland holding his carnations like they were his dreams.

Cecil had only collected six dollars standing in front of a big department store on Black Friday. He needed $24 to get a room at the hostel for both him and his wife. The night before they had spent on the street.

Seemed a bit out of place with the downtown shoppers on Black Friday.

A homeless man in Portland equipped his walking stick with all the gadgets he needs.

Performer in Pioneer Square taking his bike where his bike won't take him.

Girl enjoying the fountain on the Grove in downtown Boise.

A happy Santa baby with her mom and dad visiting the Santa Claus at the local shopping mall.

Dancing man in the Portland Saturday Market

Can I inspire you to purchase a newspaper?

Girlfriends apply the glitter to their gal pal.

Street shot of woman looking through art exhibits in the park

Focusing on this guy's beer, that I wanted to drink, created a fun depth of field at this outdoor concert.

Husband caring enough to let his wife know there is a little mustard on her face left over from the hot dog vendor.

Man keeping watch on the downtown streets of Boise.

Model at an art display at the Modern Hotel annual art night.

Street preacher in Portland has passion, but not much of an audience

Street photo of a couple in Pike's Place Market in Seattle, shot from the hip.

Street shot, taken from the hip, of a cute couple near Pioneer Square.

A lady peeking out from a downtown doorway