Storied.

 

Photographer Jonathan Saunders, w/ ice cream sandwich outside One Bridgepoint. Austin, Texas. © Ryan Schierling

I'll agree there could have possibly been ice cream sandwiches before or during Saunders photographing Bernie Madoff. I cannot comment on the after. I just don't know.

As for the Saunders story of a Madoff-commissioned portrait, made by Yousuf Karsh in 1988, penultimately hung over the bed of Madoff's secretary "so he could keep an eye on her," ultimately hung in the collection of a plastic surgeon specializing in the aquisition of scandalous portraiture and willing to barter for said secretary's elective surgeries to the tune of six figures... you'll have to ask elsewhere. I have no knowledge of the subject other than hearsay.

At One Bridgepoint, though, the ice cream sandwiches were delicious. 

Franklin Barbecue.

Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. © Ryan Schierling

I went for the fast-becoming legendary barbecue. I came back for portraits. Thank you Aaron, Stacy, John and John for everything. 

(L-R) John, John, Stacy and Aaron. © Ryan Schierling

Flight vs. float.

Two bridges, looking down. © Ryan Schierling

We are known by the flags we fly highest.

Old and faded glory, abandoned car lot on N. Burnet. © Ryan Schierling

The Lone Star flag, state capitol, great Republic of Texas. © Ryan Schierling

On the road - Comfort, Texas.

Comfort, TX. Polaroid. © Ryan Schierling

There are days in life when you will vehemently search for truth and meaning in your personal landscape, and you will find yourself disappointed. Sometimes, you will settle for facsimile, and discover it still can bring a smile to your face.

On the road - Dripping Springs, Texas.

American Way. © Ryan Schierling