While I was photographing in the railroad district, Gerard Langer rode by on a bicycle on his way to the Ashland Food Co-op do some shopping. Gerard is a local landscaper and contractor, originally from Mexico who moved to Ashland with his American-born wife a few years ago. He is also a scuba instructor, underwater videographer and eco-tourist guide, having led explorations along the Yucatan Peninsula and elsewhere. He says the aim is to introduce people to the wonders of the natural environment and foster a respect for it.
