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.

Entrance Corridor

a green city
A Green City
Charlottesville citizens live in a community with a vibrant urban forest, tree‐lined streets, and lush green neighborhoods. We have an
extensive natural trail system, along with healthy rivers and streams. We have clean air and water, we emphasize recycling and reuse, and we
minimize storm‐water runoff. Our homes and buildings are sustainably designed and energy efficient.

Caitlin

Town Creek screen
Childhood is a brief season
Mac Becca Caitlin
A protectorate, a state of grace, practicing humanity
Caitlin Becca Emma Helen
Saw Caitlin married yesterday. Ate a meal with her family and friends. Celebrating a new season.
Rivanna reservoir
great fortune being there then, here now
hp cw bw eg stairs
observation, method and implementation
Caitlin
in another 20 years I hope I can glimpse Caitlin’s world.

H.T.Ferron

cutting towers with acetylene
Demo is well underway at the former H.T.Ferron ready-mix plant on Carlton Avenue.
No one in the neighborhood gets to sleep late. Lots of noise needed to take apart a concrete plant.
H.T. Ferron site, lots of concrete
Coming soon for the rock pile, a 52,939 square foot building.
PHASE II (PARCEL C) – 54 (1-3 BEDROOMS) APARTMENT RENTAL UNITS PROPOSED.
NOTE, A MINIMUM OF 30% AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DEFINED AS RESIDENTS EARNING UP TO 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME,
SHALL BE INCLUDED ON THE THREE PARCELS.
view from 2 years aho
Where does one locate affordable housing? Everywhere! But so far our City seems slow to learn that lesson. We concentrate.