At Christmas my family always takes a ride. We love the lack of traffic and I can just stop anywhere

[Mira]

We had a visitor this year who wanted to see Graffiti.
Asheville NC, though not a huge city, has it’s wonderful share and then some.
We just happened to know where to go. We kind of overdosed - I hope you like it, anyway.

It’s photography that is color and blue skies happy - and at the very end I shot a RESIDENCE out of the car window very near the famous Biltmore House.
These folks have their own police force - and their own city council representation.
I very much hope they’re happy, and above all I hope they help those less fortunate.

[elleng]

1. Very nice, Mira.

[juxtaposed]

2. very nice, I like the juxtaposition with your last pic

[NRaleighLiberal]

3. just beautiful! Hey Mira...I am going to be in Asheville

in April, most likely, doing a book signing and gardening workshop at the Mother Earth News fair - I think it is April 11-12 - registration confirmation will likely happen early in 2015. It would be great to meet you!

[Mira]

4. OH Dear NRaleighLiberal

you would best meet me on the way... I'm in Winston Salem... right between you and Asheville.
My Son and family live in Asheville, and I visit often, love it, consider it a mini vacation, and absolutely adore hanging out in the exquisiteness of it - Art Galleries - Crafts - Hipsters - and all.

Though there is this:
Along with Key West, Palm Springs, and Jackson Hole - Asheville has turned into a tourist destination. Beloved and Charming, yes, expensive and special, yes - but a city to call home and be comfortable in as a resident - NO.
That is the opinion of my son and family and they will be moving to W-S by the middle of next year.

For your purposes you are going to the right city at the right time. IMO

[alfredo]

5. Wonderful street art.

[Mira]

6. Thanks - now read this.

You know that I take my photos with my Sony A 65. On A.
I'm just not sharp enough to venture further. But I am sharp enough to appreciate the sliders on iphoto on my mac.

Today I borrowed the lens from my Daughter in Law who is MUCH younger and savvy with things I am not.

here is the link to her setup - I asked her to find it for me so I can study it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201248487227

I took maybe 60 or so photos. 10 with her lens. And I can't tell the difference.
Is it me?
I kind of smile, because who knows the answer. It may be my prescription glasses for all I know. I'm just glad I find some things worth showing and some images that make me happy I captured them.......

[alfredo]

7. Differences can be subtle. Things like Bokeh are subjective.

Eyes do change. I have cataracts, so one lens is pretty much the same as the next.

I bet if you put more time with the lens you might see what makes it better, or worse.

[rocktivity]

8. I once picked up a rental car in midtown Manhattan on a Christmas morning

It was like a ghost town!




rocktivity

[mnhtnbb]

9. Great street art, Mira! And a lovely day, too.

I'm kind of surprised to hear you say Asheville is no longer livable as a resident because
it's been taken over by tourists. It certainly has been one of the progressive strongholds in the state,
and I hope it doesn't lose that edge.

[NV Whino]

10. Fabulous graffiti!

Love the shots reflected in the puddles.

[dixiegrrrrl]

11. That art is jaw dropping

esp. the Langston Hughes one.

Do people respect the art and leave it alone?

Some talented folks at work, really very nice.

[Celebration]

12. Fabulous, artistic

Wonderful ASHEVILLE!!

Love the place, you captured it so well, Mira.