The RNC: Day 4

Time to check out of the hotel to start my final day in Milwaukee at the RNC.

I drove to my regular parking spot and began with Red Arrow Park, the designated protest area. Once again, no one was there. So I made my way to the main entrance of the convention, the spot where the real crazies are lingering. Not much was going on, so I sought out a coffee shop to get an iced latte and get some things done on my computer. 

Who knew finding a coffee shop would be so difficult? I finally found a place in the lobby of a bank building, not exactly the environment I was looking for, but it would have to do. And surprise, surprise, the iced coffee was one of the best I’ve ever had (besides the ones I make myself!).

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The RNC: Day 3

I had nothing planned today. My photographer friend texted me in the morning to let me know that he was bailing. He was taking the train back to Chicago. I don’t blame him. The city is deserted. But I’m stuck here until Thursday night.

Before I started photographing protests, a lot of my photos were of street art and graffitti. So I did a quick search for street art in Milwaukee, and I found an area called Black Cat Alley, an “outdoor art gallery” in an alley. I think I got some great photos!

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