Neighbor Joe

Years and years ago, I’d walk all around our property, camera in hand, looking to capture something interesting. It was usually flowers or bugs, but one day while up in the woods, I noticed neighbor Joe on his porch down below. So I headed his way.

Neighbor Joe

Neighbor Joe was a terrible alcoholic. One thought nothing of it when seeing him horizontal and face down in the middle of the field. The worst was when he’d get annihilated and come swerving up our hill on his little John Deere riding lawn mower. Of course, his driver license had been taken away long before we became neighbors. He was sick, but he was also kinda funny, and you couldn’t help but have a little bit of compassion for the poor guy.

Joe and Natural LIght

I found these photos on my recent trip home and it stirred up some nostalgia. They were taken on my dad’s old Minolta 35mm. Back in the day, WalMart would develop the film and also make digital versions if you paid a little extra. It was revolutionary to me at the time…

Joe has since passed away, but this truly captures his essence and his love for Natural Light.

Joe portrait

69 thoughts on “Neighbor Joe

  1. This brought up so many memories. At time we were so afraid of him especially when we were home alone. I’ll never forget him or the other neighbor (old lady) that fell from her mower and hurt her arm really badly. Charlie did good on capturing these pictures. Love you!

  2. I love to read your wonderful stories…..Joe scared me. I remember going with your Mom down to Joes to give him a piece of her mind.
    Joe had been up to the house when you were home alone and Marla let him have it. I think she scared the crap out of him.
    Laura ❤

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  4. Funny thing is he was not always like this. Before he got married to his wife he was a man who went to church every Sunday and was always at the door to greet you. He was a nice man that got hooked up with the wrong crowd.

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