Ol Joe in 2011
by Gray Artus
Title
Ol Joe in 2011
Artist
Gray Artus
Medium
Photograph - Potography Print
Description
Ol Joe... I saw him several times walking the streets around Asheville with his old cane, leather sandals and white socks. Sometimes carrying a brown sack of goodies and sometime hitching rides. I always told my wife if i was to ever see him looking for a ride when my wife and kids arent with me.. I would stop and give him a ride.
Well I finally got that opportunity last summer in 2011 while many miles from where i had previously seen him for over a year and stopped to give him a ride. He asked for some change and wanted a ride to his brothers house way out in the country so being the wise photographer i said i would give him a ride and some change if he would let me take his photo. He agreed so I pulled off the side of the road and we got out and I snapped a few images of him ... that face tells so many stories... I gave him $5 and laughily told him not to spend it all on beer.... he chuckled and said "Oh I wont.... but I may buy me just one"
Havent seen Ol Joe since I gave him a ride... hope he is doing well! My hat is off to you Joe!
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January 27th, 2012
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