Monthly Archives: February 2015
Dolly in the window
I’ve seen some creepy things in my photographic wanderings.
But nothing topped this.
South Plains, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
(Also, “South Plains” is not only a geographic area, but an actual town name, a fact I did not know until last Saturday.)
One of the lanterns
Quite a few of the streets in the neighborhood where I stayed in Dana Point had “lantern” in their names: Blue, Golden, Ruby, Port, Crystal lanterns were all represented. And there was Lantern Bay Park adjacent to my hotel.
What’s up with that?
The original plan for Dana Point was for a Spanish-style town with wide streets named after “Lanterns,” and when the streets were laid out, there were actual lanterns for street lights, modeled on the old sailor’s kerosene lanterns. This is still part of the community, in street names like Street of the Golden Lantern, Street of the Blue Lantern, and even a recent newcomer, Street of the Crystal Lantern.*
And, here’s one of those “actual lanterns”, though this one doesn’t appear to be workable.
(On a completely unrelated note, my photograph “Where the Wind Gallops” has been shortlisted on the current Digital Lightroom competition. I’d appreciate your vote, but a vote for any of the images would be appreciated!)
Dana Point, California
photographed 1.7.2015
*I found this information here.
Not as portable as planned
Hernandez, New Mexico, is very famous. (This is why.)
It doesn’t quite look the same any more.
But that surely doesn’t mean there aren’t photos to be made if you stop by. This very textured little building (which may be a portable toilet?) was right there along a path, just waiting for me to come along. From the looks of things, it had been waiting for a while…
Hernandez, New Mexico
photographed 7.2.2014
I’d like to ask a favor…
A little while back, I entered a few photos in an online photo competition. And, now, one of those photos has made the short list.
Which leads me to that favor – if you’ve got the time and the inclination, I’d appreciate your vote.
Just go here, and cast your vote. (My image is “Where the Wind Gallops,” but you might see something you like better. That’s cool – all of us on the list would appreciate a vote!)
Thanks!
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