Portland people 2016
Changes in laws requiring smoke-free workplaces and public spaces has created a situation where smokers are pretty limited where they are allowed to smoke, especially in public. Although the actual percentage of smokers has decreased, it seems the opposite because they are now all outside and observable. It has created quite a problem with cigarette butts all over the sidewalks. People who would never consider throwing a empty cigarette package or candy wrapper on the ground do so with cigarette butts without a thought. The whole thing makes for interesting photography at times.
Portland people 2016
Changes in laws requiring smoke-free workplaces and public spaces has created a situation where smokers are pretty limited where they are allowed to smoke, especially in public. Although the actual percentage of smokers has decreased, it seems the opposite because they are now all outside and observable. It has created quite a problem with cigarette butts all over the sidewalks. People who would never consider throwing a empty cigarette package or candy wrapper on the ground do so with cigarette butts without a thought. The whole thing makes for interesting photography at times.