Plainsky

An abandoned grain elevator, a lot of horizon, and even more sky are three things I quite enjoy finding in one convenient location. (Within an hour of when I made this shot, the sky had cleared completely. I am happy that the clouds stuck around long enough.)

County Line, Texas
photographed 2.28.2021

Weigh House

In May of 2014, this place was sturdy enough that I walked inside and took this picture of the scales. The other day, the scales were still there but most of the floor and a good part of the ceiling had given way. Good thing I went inside in 2014, I guess.

County Line, Texas
photographed 2.28.2021

to frame the sky

Yes, this is a u-turn shot: the sign slide past before my brain registered how cool that hole was. But as soon as it caught up, I turned around to get the shot. I had to. (Also: I had to do it in color. Trust me: I tried a black and white version but the image just insisted on being in color.)

Hale County, Texas
photographed 2.28.2021

Stay Off

I did what the spray-painted warning told me: I stayed off the private property. (There was nothing said about not making a photograph.)

This is the last of the snow pictures; you’re probably relieved. But don’t you wonder what tomorrow will bring?

Slaton, Texas
photographed 2.16.2021

Fuel and Sunset

The light and colors are delicate. The reality is much more harsh and unforgiving.

Lubbock County, Texas
photographed 2.16.2021