Rusty Finds Today, I’m sharing another great rusty find. As I mentioned in my post Someday, I’ve become fascinated with the old, rusty items that we just leave to decay. These items seem to have a determination to live on despite our disregard. Yes, I know I’m talking about things – not people. Still, I’d … Continue reading
One Photo Focus is a monthly photography challenge hosted by Stacy Fischer at Visual Venturing. The participants in this challenge edit the same image and share it on the One Photo Focus Forum. You can get more information and join the One Photo Focus monthly challenge at Stacy Fisher’s Visual Venturing. Thanks to Julie Powell of … Continue reading
I’ve recently found myself photographing old, decaying, rusty items such as this old car. My eye just seems to be drawn to these old things. I love to imagine the history and stories behind the items. First of all, it always amazes me that the items can survive for so long when they’ve long been … Continue reading
Silver Feather Silver Feather was built in 1948 for the famous California Zephyr. It has had many names and homes throughout the years until 2010 when it was bought by the Arkansas & Missouri line. It was renamed Silver Feather and became a part of the excursion train in Arkansas. Travel Theme “Silver Feather” is my entry … Continue reading
Happy November! I found this quote today and thought it was a good one for the 1st day of November. I don’t know about you; but I find myself so busy during the holiday season that I forget to stop and enjoy it. I’m going to print this and put it on the wall in … Continue reading
Fallen Fall Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love all the colors and textures that nature provides during the season. The monochrome version of this photo shows the interesting textures and lines on the fallen leaves and acorns. You can see the color version of this photo in my post Signs of Fall. … Continue reading
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy all the changing colors of the leaves and plants. The cooler weather is also a bonus. I love taking photos of the trees as they change colors and drop their leaves. I’ve found that sometimes the fallen leaves are also beautiful. Fallen Colors … Continue reading
I came across the Kansas City Southern trains several times on a recent trip to Arkansas. The bright colors of the engines catch your eye as they go by. Kansas City Southern Railway was founded in 1887 and is currently operating in a region consisting of ten central U.S. states. You can see a black … Continue reading
A Truly Haunted House This house has sat empty for many years just off of a Texas country road. The door has been knocked down either by animals or vandals and the window frames are all that are left of the windows. Many of the boards are warped and rotting; but it still tries to stand … Continue reading
Willis Bridge Lake Texoma, Texas This view of Lake Texoma’s Willis Bridge from the Juniper boat ramp shows just how close to the water the bridge sits. The lake and surrounding areas flooded during the summer of 2015; consequently, the Juniper boat ramps were closed for much of the summer. The bridge remained in use during … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 