13th Annual Asheville Mardi Gras, February 23, 2020. Just before the start of the parade. Downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Shot on an old Nikon Nikkormat and Fuji Film Superia 400.
Downtown After 5, Asheville, North Carolina. Stirring up some public awareness for the upcoming 2019 Blue Ridge Pride Festival held each year at Pack Square Park. From September 20, 2019.
October 27, 2019. Downtown Asheville, North Carolina, outside the US Cellular Center.
A peaceful protest on a Sunday afternoon staged by native Chileans in solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations in the country of Chile. Thousands of people in Chile have taken to the streets to protest against the government. Because of the very low wages of most of the country’s citizens,Chileans responded to raises in the Santiago Metro’s subway fare, increasing the cost of living, and prevalent inequality in the country.
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera faced new protests demanding for his resignation after he replaced eight cabinet members .
While scurrying about Asheville a few weeks ago, I ran across the gentle pictured on the left who was sharing his prized honeybees with passersby on Biltmore Avenue. When he asked me if I wanted to see his insects, I entertained the possibility that they may actually be just a horde of angry bees loose in a box. I agreed to look at them not quite knowing what was in store. Well, the bees were safely caged in allowing me to get in close to capture the surrounding people who also expressed curiosity.