Before They’re Gone

09Jan23

I’ve had the images in this post on standby. It includes some of the local cabins, barns and mining buildings within my radius. The images were all made in the later half of 2022 and I’ve been saving them, waiting until I had enough for this blog set. Some of these are abandoned, some are […]

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Tags: barn, cabin, mining, photography, San Juan Mountains, shack, weathered

The Forgotten

14Jun22

Last September I went out exploring, unsure where I would end up. I came across a place with several abandoned buildings and had a wonderful time framing up some subjects. I came home, pleased with what I found, processed them, and then … forgot about them! I can only guess that since it was at […]

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Tags: abandoned, log cabin, photography, relic, shack, weathered, windows

Oldies But Goodies

23Aug21

In this post I am combining images from three of my working, blog folders. It dawned on me that the themes can easily work together … structures, vehicles and outhouses. My original goal was to collect more for each of these subjects and create separate posts. But, since I’m my own boss here, and lean […]

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Tags: abandoned, building, cabin, car, old, outhouse, truck, weathered

Wonderful Weathered Woodgrain

03May21

On a recent visit to nearby Silverton I decided to explore the train yard and back alleys with my camera. Among the mountain recreation opportunities like hiking, jeeping and camping, Silverton is known for its rich railroad and mining history. The quaint town is a midway point along the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray to […]

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Tags: doors, old, Silverton, texture, train, weathered, windows, woodgrain

Winter Relics

07Feb21

While making my rounds close to home, I couldn’t resist stopping to capture some familiar relics, now resting in the snow. In my view there is always a new image to be made when the subject has character and can tell a story. I also enjoyed stopping to photograph a couple of other subjects that […]

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Tags: cabin, Colorado, old, relics, shack, tractor, weathered

Weathered Characters

01Jul20

Friends and followers of this blog know I can’t go too long without posting images of old structures … shacks, cabins, barns and other mining and agriculture buildings. I just can’t resist these weathered characters! They seem to fit in with the land much more appropriately than new buildings while stirring the imagination of days […]

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Tags: abandoned, barn, cabin, landscape, photography, shack, weathered

Cabin Collection

21Nov18

It has been a while since I’ve posted the weathered little structures found along the way. I’ve been all wrapped up in shooting and then processing my fall foliage images! This set shows several photos that document the finds and record their existence. They’ve been patiently waiting to be shared. Evoking all kinds of questions I […]

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Tags: abandoned, cabin, Colorado, old, photography, rural, San Juan Mountains, scenery, weathered

Disappearing Act

16Aug18

It’s happening all across America … cabins, shacks, barns and evidence of our heritage are disappearing! Made from natural materials they are returning to their beginnings, to end their stories in this world. I’ve learned to capture their existence when I see them. They may be gone before I’m there again. When I look around […]

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Tags: abandoned, barn, cabin, log cabin, photography, ranch, shack, weathered

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

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