“The Art of the Con” — There appeared to be signs everywhere. Some, like Barbara Kruger, tried to warn the rest, but many were confused by the ambiguities. What con? The Don Con? The Hollywood Con? Or the con of The Art World itself? . This observer is worried for them. . From Nick Koudis’ “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ . . . . ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ . ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #hollywood #safari #bizarre #thehumancatalog #conceptualphotography #losangeles #walkoffame #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon5ds #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries #photoessay #chiaroscuro

Repost from @kennylarkinofficial • The scars of racism are just as profound as the scars I suffered when I was almost murdered in 1994 by gunshot. These physical scars and emotional/mental scars of racism last a lifetime. Racism and violence are never the answer. Photo by Nick Koudis @koudis

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So, is this how we all get wiped out? Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #advertisingphotography #humanbehavior #artphotography #canonEOS #pdn #InItTogether #noshit

“Totems” — I’ve noticed that they truly love their escapes. Whether it’s entertainment, religion, drugs or some combination of them — for better or worse. Here’s what they call “bubblers” or ‘bongs” — cannabis consumption devices to transport their minds to… wait what was I saying?⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣⁣I present to you, dear zoo-goer, yet another bizarrtifact of this quirky society. Follow the link in my profile to see a high-res version.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣From Nick Koudis’ “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #bong #expedition #hollywood #safari #archaeology #cannabis #paraphernalia #bizarre #thehumancatalog ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon5ds #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries #photoessay #chiaroscuro

“The Goddesses” — There’s just so much going on in this capture that I need to leave most of the interpretation up to you. Eye-lines, refections, and both subtle and blatant messages are everywhere, imparting clues about this culture that you’d probably rather not hear. ⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣I will leave you alone with this bizarrtifact of a perpetual present. Hit the link in my profile to see a high-res version.⁣ ⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣From Nick Koudis’ “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #hollywood #safari #bizarre #thehumancatalog ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#bodyimage #pornucopia⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon5ds #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries #photoessay #chiaroscuro #wabisabi

“Survival of the fattest” — Dark forces, lurking in the shadows circle a pack of Touristus midwestus while feeding. Many of the subjects I observe display this ironic behavior, over-nourishing to dangerous levels — becoming easy prey. ⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣From Nick Koudis’ “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #survival #hollywood #safari #bizarre #eating #keto #thehumancatalog ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon5ds #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries #photoessay #chiaroscuro #wabisabi

koudis “The Hidden and the Hunted” — There are a million breeds in the naked city. Some walk briskly out in the open, just anxious to get to their next safe-spot. Others move slowly in the shadows, seeking prey with conviction. They all walk past shuttered spaces and over fallen stars — reminders that it all can vanish in a flash.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣From Nick Koudis’ “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #safety #survival #hollywood #safari #bizarre #thehumancatalog ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #behavior #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon5ds #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries #photoessay

“King of the Jungle” — While in the wild, I came upon this most curious artifact of Homo sapiens’ society. This global species seems to change its leaders so quickly that the thrones are often empty. Note the quick checkout scanner, the hourglass and the trash can in the background, all for the ease of a prompt overthrow. ⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣From Nick Koudis’ “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #dethrone #coup #impeach #brexit #hollywood #safari #bizarre #thehumancatalog ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #behavior #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries

“The Protectors” — Cognizant to the faintest of sounds, Avus defensor on the left senses danger upriver, and prepares to take decisive action to protect his charge, Infantum californianus. The passing Park Warden (Circumitor gignentia) on the right, appears to be distracted, but is far from it. In fact, his device instantly connects him to all things menacing.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣I’ve observed much protective behavior in my expeditions, which is both fortunate that it exists, yet sad that it’s needed.⁣ ⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #focused #onamission #tireless #hollywood #protector #safari #thehumancatalog ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #behavior #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries

“Worker Bea” — Her tireless quest for provisions brings her through areas she’d much rather not traverse — yet she does this mission daily. She keeps her eyes ahead and her mind focused on her lists. A single Bea can carry half her weight in rations, but her love for her family keeps her going.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. — Link in bio.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #focused #onamission #tireless #hollywood #thehumancatalog ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #behavior #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries

“The Lures” — I’m not sure whether the fashion here is vacational or vocational. Further study is needed. I’ll return to the Hollywood Veldt soon. Regardless of which, this plumage is obviously designed to attract. ⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. -- Link in bio.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣Represented by @matt_seminara and @therealjoelombardo #seminaraartists ⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #focused #onamission #museumofselfies #hollywood #thehumancatalog #attractive⁣ ⁣⁣#AshesandSmog #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #behavior #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon #pdn #instagood #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries

This breed, Americanus Touristus Famosus, finds itself on a pilgrimage to Hollywood, its holy mecca. They come here to see the remnants of the shapers of their culture. . Here they are shown riding atop a moving example of the most sacred of them all. They have many gods—their idols, their heroes. And they have just as many anthems to worship them with: . Baby, you can drive my car Yes, I’m gonna be a star Baby, you can drive my car And maybe I’ll love you . From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series

“Studentis universitatis — Subfamily blender” This focused individual didn’t even notice me in my vantage point, she passed me so quickly. Notice that she proudly displays her tech but at the same time chooses garb designed to help her blend in. . It’s important for me to capture these subjects in their natural settings, so many of my images from these expeditions are passing glimpses into their movements. And likewise, many of my descriptions of their breeds come from previous observations and interactions, and is purely conjecture. . From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series. The Hollywood Expedition. Link in bio. .

“The Revolt” — I’ve noticed elevated tension and fear among the species. They seem to know they are in danger of extinction. Planet-wide, they are acting in protest, divided into Red, Blue, Green, In or Out — it’s hard to keep track. But it’s increasingly evident to this observer that they will survive. . From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series .

The Mimic — I found this phenomenon to be absolutely fascinating. The Mimic pretends to be something that’s attractive to others. It attracts the young at first, which are then followed by their protectors, who seem to know better, yet they feed the predator nonetheless. . From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” Photo Series . #StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #AshesandSmog #seminaraartists #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #behavior #humanbehavior #artphotography #canon #pdn #instagood @matt_seminara @therealjoelombardo #natgeo #naturalhabitat #photoseries

“Lost in the Wild” — Feeling distanced from the herd, this subject clutches his communication device and waits for a reassuring sign. . From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” #photoseries . #StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #AshesandSmog #seminaraartists #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #aerial #artphotography #canon #pdn #instagood @matt_seminara @therealjoelombardo #natgeo #naturalhabitat

“The Crossing” — Fearing that any one of their herd could be dispatched at any moment, they wait safely on the bank, awaiting the signal to cross.⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣From Nick Koudis — “Street Safari — Humans in the Wild” #photoseries⁣ ⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣#StreetSafari #HumansintheWild #unnaturalhabitat #exhibition #AshesandSmog #seminaraartists #conceptualphotography #protectedbypixsy #losangeles #walkoffame #advertising #advertisingphotography #streetphotography #artphotography #canon #pdn #instagood @matt_seminara @therealjoelombardo #natgeo #naturalhabitat

Working on new images like a house afire! . In the process I ran into this one for an insurance company — or maybe it was for an asbestos pajama startup. I can’t remember. . Who worked on this with me? Chime in! We built a model wood house and set it alight. It must be burned in someone’s memory. . . #seminaraartists @matt_seminara @therealjoelombardo @stevenvote @jaymethornton #motiongraphics #motionphotography #advertisingphotography #conceptualphotography . #protectedbypixsy

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