On October 28, hundreds of activists gathered in downtown Dallas in support of legalizing marijuana during the annual Dallas Marijuana March free speech event.
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Representatives of DFW NORML, a grassroots marijuana activist group dedicated to fighting cannabis prohibition, pose for a photo before official speakers share their stories about cannabis. October 28, 2017
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Shaun McAlister, director of DFW NORML and organizer of the march, gives speech to commence rally. October 28, 2017
Activist shares her experience from 2004 when she was arrested for a usable amount of marijuana, despite the substance having treated her PTSD, anxiety, and depression. October 28, 2017
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Observer across Dealey Plaza films with phone. October 28, 2017
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Dallas police officer and veteran Nick Novello talks about freedom of choice regarding cannabis. October 28, 2017
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Former corrections officer and U.S. veteran Juliet Giglio stresses the importance of medical marijuana and how she believes it is an alternative to opioids. October 28, 2017
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Libertarian party front runner for Texas Governor Kory Watkins pledges that if elected, will leave marijuana to the free market, end the war on drugs, and pardon anyone charged with a "victim-less" crime. In this photo, he reveals his marijuana pipe, which sells for 20 USD each as part of his "campaign pipes." He adds that proceeds will go directly to his campaign for governorship. October 28, 2017
Close-up of Kory Watkins' campaign card. October 28, 2017
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Medical marijuana patient Jessica Hitch shares her experience from when she was 27, when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and Lyme disease. October 28, 2017
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Shaun McAlister composes group shot of attendees, only to realize the framing was too tight. October 28, 2017
Lightroom panorama stitch. October 28, 2017
Shaun McAlister sets up his Canon 5D for remote shooting. October 28, 2017
Around 17:50, the majority of attendees were gone. October 28, 2017
I befriended two attendees who were also shooting the event. @andrewxwebb @rclucas October 28, 2017
Gear used:
- Sony RX1R II with Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F2
- Sony A7II + Sony 85mm F1.8 FE
Written and published on 2017-11-23.
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