Driving through a small Texas town, I spotted this 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 sitting among the trees on an empty lot. There were several old cars lined up like they were parked for a day. Even though the paint was faded, the roof rusted and the tires missing, this old car still caught my eye. … Continue reading
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Tennessee Barn (BW)
Tennessee Barn (Bw) I spotted this old, wooden barn in a hay field on a Tennessee country road near Pikeville, Tennessee. The old barn had many boards that were falling down or missing. The doors were gone and weeds were growing all around. Even so, I could imagine how it might have looked in its … Continue reading
Buck Creek Tunnel
Buck Creek Tunnel is just one of 26 tunnels you go through as you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Twenty five of the tunnels are in North Carolina and one is in Virginia. These tunnels are amazing to see especially when you realize that the tunnels were cut right through the mountains. The majority … Continue reading
Still Standing (BW)
This old barn in all its’ faded glory may have seen better days; but it is still standing in this Tennessee field. I’m not sure why; but my eye is always caught by old barns. I find it interesting that there is a tractor stored on the side section where there’s just enough roof left … Continue reading
Looking for Lunch
We were visited by a large flock of Great American Pelicans earlier this winter. These guys were floating around the lake eating all the little fish they could find. You can find few facts about the Great American Pelicans and see more photos in my post Visiting Pelicans. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Looking for Lunch” is … Continue reading
Old Bell System Box Phone
This is an old Bell System Outdoor box phone. You know the kind the police use to pull up to in their cars to call into the station. It’s all corroded, rusted and scratched. I’m guessing it’s from the early 1960s. It has sat on a shelf in our garage for years. I decided it’s … Continue reading
Icy
We recently had an ice storm in my part of North Texas. There were many trees that lost large branches or even toppled over because of the weight of the ice. Even so, the ice was beautiful to see. (I want to add a note here — I appreciate all the electric and utility workers that … Continue reading
Fresh As A Daisy
Daisies use to be called “Day’s Eye” because at night the petals close over the center and reopen during the day. So – “Fresh as a Daisy” meant someone had a good night’s rest. Now, it usually refers to being refreshed or full of energy. How often do you feel “Fresh as a Daisy”? Monochrome … Continue reading
Martin Passenger Plane
It’s not often you see an abandoned airplane sitting in a field. I had to go back & take a photo. After a little research, I learned it’s a 404 Martin passenger plane built in 1952. It was flown by several airlines ending its career with Pro-Air. The Martin resides in a field near … Continue reading
Denton Texas Street Art
Denton, Texas is a college town located on the far north end of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in North Texas on Interstate 35. If you’re ever close to Denton, you should stop by and see the street art. Here are a few photos of some of the awesome street art. After doing some research, I’ve … Continue reading