PHOTOS: King James and his royal subjects

cavs_parade-2016_0664.jpgBob Perkoski


For this week's Fresh Water, managing photographer Bob Perkoski chronicles the dazzling aftermath of the Cavaliers' historic championship win - with a royal narrative by Erin O'Brien.

First came the win. Euphoria ensued.

And ensued ...

Congratulations reverberated through the crowd ...

... and got personal ...

... and still more personal.

Parade day finally arrived with much fanfare.

The good people of Cleveland and those from far-off lands took over bridges and roads.

Emboldened, the enlightened endeavored to find a vantage point.

Some were safe.

Others used the opportunity to fly their banner.

Or viewed from the safety of a rampart.

Other clans chose more perilous perches.

Even young maidens waxed brave.

The most heroic knights scaled fortresses and poles.

Youths took the opportunity to get close to others who have been in Cleveland's kingdom for a very, very, very long time..

There were eyes in the sky.

And righteous preachers on the ground.

Beautiful damsels donned festive gowns and colorful hats.

But mostly Cleveland's fair subjects made filling these hallowed streets job #1 ...

... as they awaited the King.

Eventually he arrived.

And even after they discovered he was just a kid from Akron, they hailed him just the same.

Bob Perkoski
Bob Perkoski

About the Author: Bob Perkoski

In addition to his work for Fresh Water, Bob Perkoski is the official photographer for LAND studio and Cleveland Burlesque. He recently published a book of his photos Rust Belt Burlesque. He's had work published in other books like LGBTQ Cleveland by Ken Schneck, Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland AnthologyRust Belt Chic: The Pittsburgh Anthology and Moon Cleveland by Douglas Trattner. Previously he was co-founder/art director for Balanced Living Magazine. His substantial portfolio includes news coverage, portraiture, commercial imagery and fine art. Perkoski's first solo show, These Walks of Life premiered in December 2016 in Negative Space Gallery. Visit Perkoski Photography for complete profile information.
 
Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, Perkoski now lives close to the city in Parma. He has been Fresh Water's managing photographer since the publication's September 2010 inception.