Author: WmX

I stumbled off the track to success in 1968, started chasing shadows that summer. Since then, In addition to farm-laborer and newspaper photographer my occupational incarnations include dishwasher, janitor, retail photo clerk, plumber, HVAC repairman, auto mechanic, CAT scan technologist, computer worker and politico (whatever it takes to buy a camera.) I am on the road to understanding black and white photography.

Isaiah 40.4 revisited

the floodplains shall be filled, the mountain and hill shall be made low: the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places smooth.

Albemarle County Supervisors vote 4-2 to further terraform at the base of Monticello mountain.

Mallek and Missel voted to prevent harm in the flood hazard overlay district and to retain the benefits of ecosystem services provided by Albemarle’s  green and riverine systems to inhabitants of the County and City.

Duncan, Gallaway, LaPisto-Kirtley and Pruitt voted with the civil engineers to acquire four metal buildings, impervious surface and tax revenue.

Franklin Fire

A good thing about city life, hydrants.
CFD arrives quickly
The incident prompted a significant emergency response from the Charlottesville Fire Department on the afternoon of January 7. While a burning RV was identified as the source of the blaze, specific details regarding the ignition source (e.g., mechanical failure, electrical issue, or accidental) were not immediately detailed in the initial reports.–Gemini