Society – Page 19 – Chris Athanasiadis

American culture…

is the culture of Earth. Every country is represented here and brings with them a slice of back home.

Observation Isn’t Bigotry

Seems in todays world, merely observing something is considered some type of phobia.

Pride Month Photos

Last year if you were a street photographer, you were documenting pride festivals. The photos were all I saw for weeks. This year, very little. Pride month wearing thin?

Turns out this trope turned out true for me. It will probably be true for you. Whatever your life is right now, could be quite different for you in five or 10 years. There is absolutely no way I knew I’d be living my current life ten years ago. Or have my current views inContinue reading “Never Say Never”

I’m a Hillbilly

I never realized how pronounced my “southern” accent was until I started traveling. I lived 10 years in the backwoods of Southern Indiana. A region inhabited by poor Appalachians of Irish and Scottish decent. I lived in this region during my formative years, ages 10 to 19. I grew up in a more simple time,Continue reading “I’m a Hillbilly”

Why Street Photography?

Something I think about everyday. I’ve come to the realization that the reasoning is self serving. It’s for me to grow as an individual. To experience life in a different way from others. To observe and understand humans. To feel emotions. Think I’m full of it? Let me tell you about an experience I hadContinue reading “Why Street Photography?”

Extreme Confidence

I think it’s good overall, but the elders with it are the ones I listen to. They’ve been through life and all it has to offer. I used to be so sure of myself in my younger days. The older I get, the less I seem to know. Always examining things. The elders sure aboutContinue reading “Extreme Confidence”

Americans Should Be More Like The Japanese

Recently, YouTuber idiot Johnny Somali went viral for yelling Hiroshima and Nagasaki at people on a train in Tokyo. The countries backlash was appropriate as he was arrested and threatened by multiple citizens for his insensitive remarks. I’ve never been to Japan but I’ve heard people there are very polite and value respect in society.Continue reading “Americans Should Be More Like The Japanese”