Country Findings

15Jul18

Well … I’ve been at it again … roaming the countryside looking for something, anything, that speaks to me! This set combines some country charm with historic remains. Some of these images were shot on a fun group outing with two photo friends, and others on enjoyable solo adventures, wandering back roads. I thoroughly enjoy […]

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Tags: abandoned, barn, cabin, country, log cabin, outhouse, photography, prints, weathered

Mesa Meanderings

09Jul18

A few of my favorite photo spots are on top of mesas, including the one I live on … but this post is about other nearby places. Mesas are flat top mountains … often with great land for living, ranching, sight-seeing or photography! The mesa roads are slow and quiet and except for a passerby […]

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Tags: clouds, Colorado, landscape, lightning, mesa, photography, San Juan Mountains, southwest, storm

Ghost Town Portals

26Jun18

A recent visit to an old mining ghost town gave me the opportunity to add to my Windows & Doors Gallery! I’ve written about the symbolic meaning of windows and doors before. Windows and doors belonging to old, weathered buildings act as portals to the past. For me, they offer a lot for the imagination […]

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Tags: abandoned, Colorado, doors, ghost town, metal prints, photography, prints, weathered, windows

Crystal Mill … Check!

20Jun18

Crystal Mill has been on my bucket list since moving to Colorado. Apparently it has been on many other photographer’s lists as well. It is one of the most photographed subjects on the Western Slopes. Yes … it has been done but that didn’t discourage me … I wanted to shoot it for myself!  Only […]

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Tags: abandoned, bucket list, Colorado, Crystal Mill, mill, old, photography, silver mining, weathered

What’s Your Niche?

20May18

In my last post I talked about exploring many different photographic subjects before coming full circle … back to landscapes and Americana, which includes abandoned places and artifacts. My fascination with little shacks, old barns and abandoned Americana goes all the way back to childhood. I’ve accepted these subjects as well as landscapes as my […]

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Tags: abandoned, art, cabin, Colorado, niche, old buildings, old cars, photography

For The Love Of The Land

04May18

Rides through the country and my curiosity in seeing what was around the next curve developed a love for the landscape, as well as Americana, at a young age. As an art student and through the years I found myself being attracted to landscape paintings and artwork, more-so than other subjects. Early in my photography […]

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Tags: Colorado, landscape, Mother Earth, photography, prints, ridgway, scenery, spring

Posted

26Feb18

I didn’t realize how many photos with structures I’ve shot recently until I started reviewing my folders. I like to work my photography in stages … shooting mode, processing mode, then posting. Processing is often necessary to decide whether or not I like a particular image and if it’s worthy of showing on my blog. […]

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Tags: abandoned, barn, buildings, Colorado, photography, shack, weathered