J. S. Turner

At 81 years of age I didn't think twice about attending this rally since I absolutely am against this President, his cabinet and the Republican Majority at this point in time. I believed the rally was to be held at Hope High School then they would march down to the State House which I subsequently found out I was wrong the march ended at Providence City Hall. I spent some time … [Read more...]

For several plus years I have been going to Saratoga for the final 4 days of racing including Labor Day races specifically the Hopeful. Never without my trusty camera I decided that there are not too many images I have not had the opportunity to photograph. So, after some contemplation I decided this years I would focus on getting Sallee images. Sallee's are the truck used to … [Read more...]

Recently a neighbor, who is on the board of the City of Warwick Historic Board, asked if I would accompany her to take some images of Pontiac Mills and some surrounding historical homes. This post only focuses on the Mills itself. Originally a textile mill that was purchased by Robert Knight in 1863 where he eventually tore down and rebuilt the textile facility that produced … [Read more...]

This is the 2023 edition of the Gaspee Day Parade as well some images of the burning of the Gaspee,an open rebellious act against British authority. This years edition seemed abit less extravagant than other years with the Mummers as well as the Clydesdale's were not present. The parade, at times, seemed slow and the spacing between marching bands/militias' were broad. … [Read more...]

Yesterday Cemal and I went to Step Stone Falls one of our favorite places to photograph. We were thinking since the spring had some good bouts of rain the water level at Step Stone would be fantastic. Well that did not disappoint as there was plenty of water and water movement. Beautiful sunny day with hazy blue sky. After a few hours we both were tired. We forgot how … [Read more...]