This entry was posted on January 9, 2026 by Russell Smith. It was filed under Street, Urban and was tagged with Hollywood Blvd, hoodie, Russell Smith.

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   s.a.epstein

   really nice one !!!

   January 9, 2026 at 8:01 pm
   

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     Russell Smith

     Thank you, Sara!

     January 10, 2026 at 3:35 pm
     

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   rumpydog

   My first professional job out of college was working as a case manager in a medium security juvenile correctional facility. What a learning experience! These kids had in addition to the regular teen angst some unrealistic ideas about what made them a man. If only they were tough enough, angry enough, cruel enough. Some of those kids were truly mean. Many of them were misguided.

   Whenever I see a teen boy with his teen boy “costume” on- hoodie, wild tee, and/or sagging pants, I think of those kids from back then. They taught me so much more than I ever could have taught them. And I am truly grateful for the opportunity.

   January 9, 2026 at 9:37 pm
   

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     Russell Smith

     I asked him, “Hey, Dude! Let me take your picture.” He just shrugged and said, “Okay!”

     January 10, 2026 at 3:37 pm
     

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   Jo Bryant

   This is such a tale in one shot - love it…

   January 10, 2026 at 2:58 am
   

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     Russell Smith

     Thanks a lot, Jo!

     January 10, 2026 at 3:36 pm
     

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   rubie smith

   Teen ager personified. Wish you would find out more about some of the people you photograph. Love you, Mom

   January 31, 2026 at 9:13 pm
   

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