Where we came from
On that recent off-the-Interstate trip to Colorado, we ended up on some gravel roads, which was part of the fun of the trip. As I was driving on this one, I could see the crest of the road ahead and just knew I’d stop there for a few (dozen) photographs.
As you can see, there was a break in traffic ( ! ) and I was able to stand in the middle of the road to get this shot. Try doing THAT on an Interstate!
Elbert County, Colorado
photographed 9.4.2016
Posted on November 1, 2016, in Photography and tagged 365 photo project, black and white photography, colorado, Elbert County, Elbert County Colorado, landscape photography, melinda green harvey, monochrome, one day one image, photo a day, photography, postaday. Bookmark the permalink. 20 Comments.
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One fact you missed about Colorado interstates since you didn’t drive on them is the typical pace is nearly a standstill… 😀
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So, are you saying that we traveled at approximately the same mph (even with the frequent stops for photos) as we would have traveled on the Interstates?!
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And probably in some places, even faster.
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It’s funny because it’s true?
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Awesome !
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Thanks, Richard!
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I went to the Elbert County Fair, once upon a time, in a small group led by Elizabeth Wright Ingraham. It was day of “whimsical” adventures including a chicken processing plant, and ended in the dark sneaking around the yard of a house she had designed.
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Now THAT would have been a day well spent! How did you get hooked up with that group?
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A good friend of mine worked for her for a few years, and I happened to be visiting for about a week, stopping off on my move from Tennessee back to Oregon. A most memorable visit.
https://sanslartigue.wordpress.com/2013/09/29/elizabeth-wright-ingraham-1922-2013/
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Thanks for leading me to her work, which I was not familiar with. I actually sent some of her information along to my husband, who is an architect.
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Great lead-in lines and beautifully sharp contrasts.
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Thanks. I enjoyed making this image!
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Fantastic image of the wide open spaces under a dramatic sky.
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Thanks, Andy. As you know from looking at a LOT of my images, I like big, open skies!
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Dang, there’s a bend in that road. Did you make it around in one go, or did you have to try a few times?
Is getting off the pavement a bit like going around back? Sure seems worth it to me.
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Yes, it actually took three tries to get past that bend. Well, four tries, to be honest. I forgot how to turn the steering wheel.
Yes, off pavement = going around back.
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We should find some time to go off pavement – we didn’t quite do that on your last visit.
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Yes! We definitely should.
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Seems very nice!
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Thank you, Ester. It was a very lovely drive.
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