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Sanity Needs to Prevail

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In 2017, hate crimes rose over 12% from the previous year. And this year the data shows that these crimes will rise greatly once again. Emboldened by Trump's hate speech and rhetoric, these low life xenophiles have now become more brazen and taken their once hidden, dark coroner of the internet ugliness and become mainstream and "accepted" by the rest of the Republican establishment. With his blatant lies and fear mongering about minorities, migrants and people of different faiths and sexual orientation, Trump has legitimized the white supremacists. All for votes. All to activate these groups to keep the Republican party in control of the House and Senate. With this control, they are trying to disenfranchise the minorities in this country that have made America the country of diverse thought. Diverse in arts, culture, science and technology. Roped in with the extreme radical right are the Christian Conservatives who have turned a blind eye to the hate and lies this

Restoring My faith in Humanity

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Musikfest 2018                                 Bethlehem, PA As a professional photographer, every once in a while I take a photograph that brings a smile to my face and has meaning beyond the surface of the image. This year, while photographing some of the great bands at Bethlehem, PA's MusikFest I saw a scene unfolding. I saw a Bethlehem police officer talking to a man and his son.  I watched with my camera in hand and when the officer reached out to shake the little boy's hand I started shooting. The look in the boys eyes and the smile on the father and officer's face was priceless. This captured moment will be the one that I will remember for years to come. I'd like to personally thank the Bethlehem Police Department for doing an outstanding job in policing the MusikFest event and being a role model for the community.

A Misinterpretation?

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Years ago I started the Red Chair Project because I saw the huge disparage on social equality in this country. when President Obama was elected I thought things might get better and kind of lost my focus on this project. Then of course, we had the 2016 elections and things went back 10 fold from any strides we made those previous eight years. People were outspoken on social media, railing against the divisive and unfair practices of this administration. So I though, yes, the time has come to revive this social equality project and launch a funding page to help get it from an idea to reality. Boy was I wrong. Not about the outrage but about how people really into using social media as a platform but stay nice and comfy in their safe homes. Now I am well aware that asking for money is rough and most people really don't have an extra money to through at this project. Or maybe explanation of The Red Chair Project is just off. So, this is The Red Chair Project: Imagine a

Political Blind Eye

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When are we finally going to say enough is enough? It's only February and we've already had 18 shootings in our nation's schools and in 2017 there were over 50. From the Republicans in the White House, all we get are thoughts and prayers. But never a single word about trying to come up with legislation to stop this violence and start working on sensible gun control. The reason, of course, isn't that they want to see our children slaughtered but their greed is more powerful. The NRA has donated millions and millions of dollars into their campaigns. With having 3 grandchildren a daughter and daughter-in-law who are teachers, I really worry about this awful cycle of violence in schools. Back in 2006, there was a school shooting in Lancaster, PA at a quiet Amish schoolhouse that really moved me. It left me with such a great feeling of sadness and despair that I created a photograph to depict my feelings. I was really hoping never to have to show it as it was jus

Sensual Portraits at your location

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