Category Archives: architecture
Sometimes the reason is different than you think
I thought I was taking this photo because of all those lovely rectangles in the windows.
I don’t mind being wrong: when I looked at the photo, I thought I’d taken it because of what looks like an art gallery in the room beyond the windows.
I still don’t mind being wrong: after I looked at it some more, I realized that I’d taken it because of the different glass in the windows and the way the light’s reflected differently across the bank of windows. Some of it’s wavy, some of it distorts the reflection, some of it looks like there’s not even glass there at all.
some random alley
Marfa, Texas
photographed 1.18.2013
Complete motor service
Although I really do want to believe the sign that promises complete motor service, I sort of doubt it.
But I didn’t need my car repaired when I was in town. And I was looking around for things to photograph, so it all worked out. My favorite thing here is that grain on the piece of plywood that’s covering (I am guessing) a window.
Amherst, Texas
photographed 5.24.2013
Call Brady
My mom listened to KFYO radio every day. (Even the noon farm report, for some reason.)
I can remember the radio commercials that this plumbing company ran, with their “Lady, call Brady” tagline. I am guessing that from the looks of the place these days, any lady who DID call Brady would probably not get an answer…
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 4.28.2013
Hardware, groceries, and grain – and…
…a sidewalk sofa.
The “cross at your own risk” sign is a little worrisome, don’t you think? What in world is going on at the store that would warrant such a sign?
Maybe in when the place opened (1925, if the other sign is to be believed) the combination of hardware, groceries, and grain was a real novelty, and folks came in from all over the county*, just to look around. The traffic would have overwhelmed the street, and pedestrians would take their lives in their hands to cross over to look at such an innovative mercantile.
Blackwell, Texas
photographed 5.20.2011
*Counties, actually, as it turns out. This tiny town is located in Nolan and Coke counties. That would automatically DOUBLE the numbers of folks who’d want to come check out the store. Theoretically.
White on white, 14
It is very bright inside the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Even the sky cooperated (it had snowed the night before) and was a hazy white. This terminal is relatively new, and I like the 1960s vibe from the light fixtures.
Detroit, Michigan
photographed 4.20.2013
One Day | One Image 