One of our assignments this week was to go shoot a photo story. All of my original ideas fell through so I just walked into town and found this story.
Jake (27) sits on a tree stump on Alii drive weaving coconut palm leaves into baskets and hats.
Jake helps a tourist try on a hat. "These can last anywhere from 40-60 years." He says.
"How long does each piece take?" I ask. Jake responds, "The bowls take anywhere from thirty to forty-five minutes and the hats about an hour, hour and a half."
"I've been weaving for about three and a half years, I learned up here on Alli drive by watching Dennis Cashell for two and a half weeks."
"Sales are a hit and miss, it's totally random, some of the people that buy are tourists but some locals buy too."
"Hats go for $15 and the baskets go for $10."
"A good artist always cleans up after himself." Jake says proudly as he takes his scraps to the trash and packs up for the day.Enjoy,
Jim Baker
2 comments:
Hey, Jim! I really like your story. It gives me a feel for that guy's day. The only additional shot I would have liked to see would be one showing how he gathers the leaves. Are they ones that have fallen from the trees, or does he have to climb the trees to get them? (That would be an interesting shot!)
The randomness of his sales means that, in effect, he must live a life of faith, as well. I wonder if he realizes that?
I look forward to future photo stories the Lord will enable you to tell to touch hearts and minds for His kingdom.
Pat Hatch
i LOVE the b&w. and the story
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