2020 Memorable Photos

2020 has been a very difficult, yet memorable year for many of us...photographers included. With limited opportunities to travel and take photos in a variety of settings, I have, however, managed to cobble together a number of photographs taken during the year that I have identified as memorable for year 2020. This year's photo memories started with my March visit to Selma, Alabama's 55th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee; nine of the included photographs were taken during this occasion. The rest of the photos are a mix of nature, family, and moments of sadness due to the Covid-19 death of Kious Kelly, a young man who was raised with our sons. Some of you may recall that his death among N.Y.C.'s first health care providers received a great deal of national media attention. I made a video in his honor (https://vimeo.com/414999495). The passing of our beloved neighbor and friend, Wayne Lesher, a much decorated bombardier in World War Two came just after the neighbors gave him a surprise 97th birthday party was yet another loss to us. Additionally , the passing of one of my best friends, and jazz partner, Dr. Jonas Chenault , created a missing piece in my life. Several of the photos were taken in 2019, but I forgot to include them in that year's "Photo Favorites" collection. Enjoy your viewing, and hopefully 2021 will be a safe and healthy year for all. Merry Christmas & Happy Kwanzaa.

Aunt Essie's Home Going With Her Grandsons Serving As Pallbearers, 2019
Aunt Essie's Home Going With Her Grandsons Serving As Pallbearers, 2019
Maxine's Imitation of An Art Piece @ Detroit Institute of Art
Maxine's Imitation of An Art Piece @ Detroit Institute of Art
Detroit Black Art Collectors Exhibit, Detroit Institute of Art
Detroit Black Art Collectors Exhibit, Detroit Institute of Art
Scene From Shinola Hotel, Detroit, MI
Scene From Shinola Hotel, Detroit, MI
Waiting for Her Number To Be Called
Waiting for Her Number To Be Called
Re-edited Portrait of 2019 Black Story Tellers Participant, Montgomery, AL
Re-edited Portrait of 2019 Black Story Tellers Participant, Montgomery, AL
Worship Without Words Performs At A Local UAW Branch After My Black History Month Presentation
Worship Without Words Performs At A Local UAW Branch After My Black History Month Presentation
First Cousin Jean
First Cousin Jean
Young Cousin
Young Cousin
Mentee, John Bardell Of Alabama State University
Mentee, John Bardell Of Alabama State University
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Crossing Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, Alabama
Crossing Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, Alabama
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Selma Jubilee '55 Participant
Masons Lineup For Jubilee '55 Celebration, Selma, Alabama
Masons Lineup For Jubilee '55 Celebration, Selma, Alabama
A Gathering Of Eastern Stars ,Selma. Alabama
A Gathering Of Eastern Stars ,Selma. Alabama
Selma Jubilee '55 Marchers
Selma Jubilee '55 Marchers
MC Introducing Harriett Tubman, AKA, Maxine Hankins Cain
MC Introducing Harriett Tubman, AKA, Maxine Hankins Cain
Maxine In Her Portrayal Of Harriet Tubman
Maxine In Her Portrayal Of Harriet Tubman
Maxine With Friend, Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer
Maxine With Friend, Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer
Hand Jive
Hand Jive
The Hat Lady
The Hat Lady
Saying Goodbye To Kious Kelly
Saying Goodbye To Kious Kelly
My Garden Friend
My Garden Friend
Mural At Detroit's Farmers Market
Mural At Detroit's Farmers Market
Art Piece From My Sisters' African Art Collection
Art Piece From My Sisters' African Art Collection
From the Flower Garden
From the Flower Garden
Visitors To New Birdhouse in The Backyard
Visitors To New Birdhouse in The Backyard
Our Neighbor & Friend Wayne On His 97th Birthday With His Niece, Karel
Our Neighbor & Friend Wayne On His 97th Birthday With His Niece, Karel
In Honor Of Wayne Lesher
In Honor Of Wayne Lesher
Greg, Celebrating Barbara Mason's 80th Birthday Celebration Drive Thru
Greg, Celebrating Barbara Mason's 80th Birthday Celebration Drive Thru
Celebrating Barbara Mason's 80th Birthday
Celebrating Barbara Mason's 80th Birthday
Grandson Ransom, Grand Rapids, MI
Grandson Ransom, Grand Rapids, MI
Grandson Ronin, Grand Rapids, MI
Grandson Ronin, Grand Rapids, MI
Grandsons Enjoying A Wet Day In The Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Grandsons Enjoying A Wet Day In The Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Our Son Asante With His Son Ronin, Grand Rapids , MI
Our Son Asante With His Son Ronin, Grand Rapids , MI
Edible Arrangements Delivery For Sister Pat
Edible Arrangements Delivery For Sister Pat
I call Him Roger
I call Him Roger
A View From Sparrow Hospital's Ninth Floor, Lansing, MI
A View From Sparrow Hospital's Ninth Floor, Lansing, MI
A View From Sparrow Hospital's Eighth Floor, Lansing, MI
A View From Sparrow Hospital's Eighth Floor, Lansing, MI
Sun Setting On lansing, MI's Sparrow Hospital's Professional Building
Sun Setting On lansing, MI's Sparrow Hospital's Professional Building
Grandson Ransom (L) & Friend at His Birthday Party (Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park), Alto, MI
Grandson Ransom (L) & Friend at His Birthday Party (Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park), Alto, MI
Atty. Jill Chenault In Final Moments With Her Father, Dr. Jonas Chenault
Atty. Jill Chenault In Final Moments With Her Father, Dr. Jonas Chenault
Neighbor's Tree In Fall Splendor
Neighbor's Tree In Fall Splendor
Fall Beauty, Waverly, MI
Fall Beauty, Waverly, MI
Fall In Lansing, MI
Fall In Lansing, MI
Grand River, Lansing, MI
Grand River, Lansing, MI
Park,Delta Mills, MI
Park,Delta Mills, MI
The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
City Park, Birmingham, AL
City Park, Birmingham, AL
Talladega College, Talladega , Alabama
Talladega College, Talladega , Alabama
William H. Harvey Art Museum At Talladega College
William H. Harvey Art Museum At Talladega College
My Friend "Coach"
My Friend "Coach"
In Honor of My Friend, Dr. Jonas Chenault...He Loved Miles Davis
In Honor of My Friend, Dr. Jonas Chenault...He Loved Miles Davis
Emergency Room, Waiting For My Sister Pat
Emergency Room, Waiting For My Sister Pat
Maxine In Ghanian Attire
Maxine In Ghanian Attire
An Alpha & A Delta Fighting Covid-19. Art By Noah Jemisin
An Alpha & A Delta Fighting Covid-19. Art By Noah Jemisin
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