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Artifacts Of The Pandemic

As I noted in my page “Artifacts,” every one of us participates in creating this world in one way or another. Many of us have an urge to create and to leave our mark in small and uniquely personal ways.

In reaction to the global COVID19 pandemic, many people have been displaying rainbows and other items to spread a message of hope in these difficult times. This is a collection of pandemic-related artifacts that I have come across.

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Donut Rainbow
Rainbow Rock
Blue Pig With Mask
Rainbow Gate
Rainbow Bike
Spring 2020
Rainbow Siding
Rainbow Window With Betty Boop

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All photographs are © Dave Higgins and “Dave Higgins Photography,” 2020; all rights reserved.

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Delmar, NY Vigil For George Floyd And Black Lives Matter

Ever since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police on May 25th, there have been countless protest demonstrations in every US state and around the world. On Monday, June 8th, people joined in one of those protests at the Four Corners intersection in Delmar, a suburb of Albany, NY. These are images from that protest.

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Protest at Four Corners
“End White Silence”
“…However, I Stand”
“A Better World Is Possible”
“Black Lives Matter”
“Time’s Up”
“Vote Racism Out”
On One Corner
“End Police Violence”
“Black Lives Matter” x 3
Low Expectations
“Say Their Names”
“Remember Ayiana”
“Black Lives Matter” on Earth
Kneeling during 8:46 minutes of silence.
Kneeling along the avenue

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All photographs are © Dave Higgins and “Dave Higgins Photography,” 2020; all rights reserved.Delmar, NY 

 

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Artifacts

Every one of us, in one way or another, participates in creating this world. We each have an urge to create and to leave our mark.

Many of us create in small and uniquely personal ways – barn doors painted in a cow pattern; a distinctive high school parking space; or a personal decoration at home or work.  Works like these provide artifacts of our creative spirit, giving others a glimpse of who we are while they subtly add to the texture of our world.

I’m drawn to such artifacts. These are images of some I have found. I have another page devoted to artifacts related to the pandemic.

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(Clicking on any image will open a slide show.)

Cow Doors
Holiday Hay Bales
Dalmatian By Hydrant
Door Bunny
Pastel Bricks
College Bound
#14 Smile
“Go Faster”
Names and Faces
3806
Dutch Masters Hydrant
“Mercedes Parking”
“Action”
Pirate Ship In Window
Small Flag On Porch
“Miss You, Love You, Fun”
Truck With Flames

 

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All photographs are © Dave Higgins and “Dave Higgins Photography,” 2020; all rights reserved.

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Climate Strike 2019 – Albany NY

On September 20th, young people and their many supporters around the world went on a Climate Strike and marched to push for real action on Climate Change. The march in Albany was longer than other marches around here have been – about 2 miles. Starting at the natural gas steam plant that provides energy for many state offices, it proceeded to several state agencies and one bank, before arriving at West Capitol Park. Here are some photos from the march.

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(Clicking on any image will open a slide show.)

“I’m With Greta”
“Super Storm 2020”
Student Speaker
The March Begins
“Climate Emergency”
March by Steam Plant
Headed for the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
On Columbia Street
At the DEC
Marching from DEC
In Front of Dormitory Authority
“Save Our Planet!!”
In Front of Comptroller’s Building
In Front of TD Bank Office (holds many shares of fossil fuel companies)
“Earth First”
March Going By Capitol
Outside Public Service Commission (Utility Regulator)
On The Empire State Plaza
Gathered at West Capitol Park
One of the March Organizers
“The Earth Shouldn’t Be Hotter Than Danny Devito”
5-minute Die-In (Representing ultimate result of Climate Change)
Student of Albany High School

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All photographs are © Dave Higgins and “Dave Higgins Photography,” 2019; all rights reserved.

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As We Are Now

From early childhood I remember numerous family visits to old New England cemeteries. During these visits we would seek out interesting old gravestones, trying to gain from the names, epitaphs and dates of birth and death a sense of the lives and times commemorated.

I still visit cemeteries, but now I seek out interesting modern gravestones and cemetery folk art. What do these artifacts tell us about the people remembered? And what insights into life today do they bequeath to those who will come after us?

The title of this project derives from part of a popular epitaph on old (and some new) gravestones:

“Stranger pause, as you pass by. As you are now so once was I.
As I am now so you must be. Prepare yourself to follow me.”

Over the past few years I’ve posted several galleries for this project. This is a collection of some of my favorites.

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(Clicking on any image will open a slide show.)

Girl With Phone – Texas (2017)
Butterflies – Vermont (2015)
Wood Figure With Ball — New York (2019)
Ranch Scene – Texas (2015)
“Cookie” – New York (2017)
Flowers & Softballs – Texas (2018)
A Mom’s Message – New York (2013)
Message In The Earth – Texas (2013)
Grave Curb – TX (2013)
“Miss You” – Texas (2014)
Gone Together At 19 – Texas (2019)
Toy-covered Grave – Texas (2015)
Cherub With Toy Cars – Texas (2015)
Laptop – Texas (2013)
Mower – New York (2014)
Icons Of Today – New York (2019)
Dewars Bottle – New York (2011)
Pilot – New York (2016)
Actor – Texas (2016)
Member Of The Band – New York (2017)
“Top Cop” – New York (2014)
Paratrooper – New York (2012)
Passenger On Flight 93 – New York (2012)
“Miss You, Love You, Fun” – New York (2014)
Fire Truck & Figures – New York (2014)
“Right On Schedule…” – Texas (2012)
“Don’t Squat…” – Texas (2012)
Bet The 5 In The 5th – New York (2017)
Life Questions – New York (2017)
“As You Are Now So Once Was I” – Texas (2015)

 

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All photographs are © Dave Higgins and “Dave Higgins Photography,” 2019; all rights reserved.

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