The Florida storms

Now that we are in the thick of summer, everyday around 4pm the storms roll in, Today the rain came down so hard we had to slow down in order to see the road. There is a GOD ! These photos show you how powerful he really is.

Super Heros

This post is fluff. Who is your Super Hero ?

I would have to say Jenny-Sue, no matter how bad I am down she seems to bring me up !

Black in America

Looking at CNN tonight I know, I know, a break from Fox news. I have these questions.......

1. What is your impression of black culture in American society?

2. What accomplishments have blacks made in America since Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination?

3. What challenges do you think exist for black men and women in American society today?

4. Has Barack Obama's candidacy impacted your view of black men and women in America? Explain.

5. Do you think that your family's history has affected your life? If so, how?

Thanks.

Jenny-Sue The Great ! She is a SAINT !

She is Great !

My new Favorite shot of Jenny-Sue. Hope you like it too.
She is getting to be at ease in front of the camera, Like a fine wine gets better with time. We are going to make a book with over 500 Photos of the lady I love. Summer 2009. SO Jenny and I have to get busy, I will post some from time to time but its funny, when you show the pix, people try to copy them, so I will limit my Biv Shots for the book, and let me tell you I have loads of them. Cheers.

Nature Boy !

Today is "Shoot the day" around the world for photographers, I was up for this day for the last month but today I am in a funk ! Things happen to make you say is it all worth it ? 1132am and I have no desire to shoot. Crazy Eh ? here are some photos from my hike in the park and wanted to share w/ you. There is something about woods that calms the soul. Cheers !

Da South Part Two

A good friend wanted to know more of my thoughts on the issue, so here it is.......

I think that we all need to educate ourself on the history of America and our long and dark past. Last week the state of Massachusetts passed a law that a black man could marry a white lady as a result of the whole gay marriage ban. America thinks that our next president will be Black. What I see and hear from my family and friends is get ready for a change--and they don't know one issue that he stands for.

John McCain was my hero long before the race for 08 only to find out he voted against MLK holiday because he didn't think MLK was a person who rated his own holiday, and his state of AZ still doesn't notice it as a holiday. ( Some education that I needed to know.) NEWT in 08 !!!!!

The pix above show sons of Buffalo Soldiers. They were right in front of the Rebels of Florida float in the 4th of July parade, was that planned? I was listening to some great music and a song came on Black President....by NAS.... Says "It may seem to be heaven-sent--we ain't ready to have a black President ." it goes on to say will he be real and let all the innocent blacks free from prison ? or will he be fake? ...This is what our kids listen to, and no matter who you have in office, they will not change the world in 90 days.

My view is this: Show and prove, learn about the other race, invite them to your house, or go to their house and ask questions. If everyone does that the world will be a better place.

My high school class was 395 people and 6 of us were black. So you see how I had to learn about the other race. I will tell you more in later post but I will leave you with this...... In USMC Boot Camp every time I went up to speak w/ my drill instructor I had to get on my knees because he would never look up to a N*##er.

The South 2008

The Top Photo will be published around town to show the world that Kids don't know what this is all about unless you teach them. The guy sitting did not take one of the flags because he knows the history, or He probably saw my camera I don't know but the little guy got one of the the flags and the lady was so nice to the little guy and talked to him for a little, I don't know what she said but the little guy liked it and that made me feel proud that I can see something like this in my lifetime. As the kid went back to his dad, he took the flag from the boy and threw it to the ground, the kid started to cry because all he knew was that this nice lady gave him a flag and talked to him for a few min. and then his dad took the flag and threw it away. Hopefully he told the kid why he did it but probably not because I saw the kid angry for the next 30 min. The photo under it was a johnny Reb. that stopped in his track so that I can get this photo, as he passed by he told me, "Thanks Brother." O.K. I see a story in this. Plz. leave your comment on race relations in the world.
Any stories that you want to share ?
Cheers

Film ! The playground

4th of July weekend ! The weekend I went back to film ! I must say it feels great. The Blog will not be the same. Very clear pix w/ no noise.

Back to the basics

The 4th of July weekend was one of getting back to the basics, FILM Camera, Family, and good times. I will post a few of my works in progress later when I have time to develop the film, B/W film is the best to see it show up on paper is like magic, and it makes you think about the shot b-4 you take it. Bring the film movement back !!!!

RIP

Rest in Peace, you are now in a better place, Tell beautiful stories about your family because you raised a great family that I am proud to be a part of.

You will be missed.

Jen and I was at your house last night and the thought hit me that we will no longer make that trip to grandma's house anymore. Sad for Jenny-Sue because moving here she has seen more of her family than she has seen in years it has brought the family closer to Jenny and now it's about to be her alone once again.

Friends from Cleveland.

We found out how much we both miss Cleveland when our friends were here this week. The arts, the people, and The arts. I am reading Newt's new book real change so be on the lookout for some of my new words. Newt for Pres. Write in vote.

RIP to Anna Madden, the sharpest 96 year old I ever had the pleasure to speak with.