I took these photos today of a training burn in Swannanoa, North Carolina conducted by the Asheville Fire Department.
Asheville City Hall, Courthouse, and Splasheville
Autumn is about to arrive here in Asheville, NC so here is another round of photos in Pack Square Park before the weather changes. I am spotlighting Asheville City Hall, the Courthouse, and our water fountain “Splasheville” in this post. I’ve taken photos of these landmarks before, but it’s intriguing to me how the lighting and sky color is so changing from day to day. Mix that in with the mood I am in, what inspires me that day, and what lenses or filters I feel like utilizing and the end result differs each time. In general I think that’s a good recipe for what makes photographers and images stand apart from one another. Technical aspects such as composition, exposure and aperture come in to play too (not to mention post-processing and the infinite possibilities one can arrive at), but the most important part of photography for me is the passion and drive to always learn. If I didn’t have it, well, hopefully someone would slap me and tell me to stop.
I digress… on to the photos.
Pickup Truck Fire off Hendersonville Road in Asheville, NC
I happened upon this pickup truck that caught fire earlier today around 4:30. This was just off Hendersonville Rd about a mile south of Biltmore Village. The cause of the fire was unknown at the time and no one was in the vehicle or injured, as far as I know. Hats off to Asheville Fire Rescue for extinguishing the fire and doing what they do. It was neat seeing them in action (again).
Fun in Downtown Asheville, NC
Here are a few shots of downtown Asheville from tonight. The fountain in Pack Square Park has been popular as of late for children and families. Even with a storm brewing in the background the water entertainment went on.

Photo of the fountain in Pack Square Park

Fun before the storm

Children having fun in the fountain in Pack Square Park

The Jackson Building with a storm brewing behind it
Asheville Street Musicians and Performers
A look at a few street musicians and performers in downtown Asheville last night.