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After the Methodists Left
Maybe you recall my experience with the Rude Canadian, where Ehpem and I were “invited” to leave a parking garage we were photographing?
It’s still pretty clear in my mind, so it made me nervous when I made my first images of this old church and heard someone shouting at me from across a field. Turns out, it was the church’s owner, a very friendly man named Patrick. And he was asking me if I’d like to see the interior of the building, which was a decommissioned Methodist church. Naturally, I said yes, and Patrick showed me all around, told me about their plans for renovation, and their newer plans to sell the place and move back to British Columbia. And – this was the best part! – he let me ring the church bells. That reminded me of the Dorothy Sayers mystery The Nine Tailors (that’s logical, I promise – read the book and you’ll see what I mean) and I hoped no one was up there in the belfry.
After that, I settled down and got on with the business at hand, which was making a few dozen images of Patrick’s church.
near Trout Cove, Nova Scotia
photographed 7.28.2015
Out-of-Business Church
There wasn’t any signage indicating theological affiliation (or any affiliation, for that matter) outside this church, so I assume it’s out of business.
Naturally, that did not discourage me from having a look around.
Canning, Nova Scotia
photographed 7.26.2015
One lightbulb and one star
I was never lucky enough to get to see this sign when it had all its parts and when the Stardust Motel was operational. But I guess that’s OK, since I am sort of fond of the parts that are still there.
near Marfa, Texas
photographed 7.11.2015
An attempt to blend in
When I was inside this place, I looked out the (glass-free) window and saw this trailer house trying to camouflage itself. It was doing a pretty good job, I guess, except for those two satellite dishes on top.
Marathon, Texas
photographed 7.10.2015
Drive Through
I was literally driving through Fort Davis when I spotted this place. I like arrows, and this one had some nice curves to it.
But the business is closed down, so there’s really nothing to drive through (or “thru”) for.
Fort Davis, Texas
photographed 7.10.2015
One Day | One Image 