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The Presley place, 1
It’s the usual story: the family farmhouse got left behind when the family moved to town. And so it sits….
But at least, in this case, the family stops in from time to time. And sometimes bring their camera-wielding friend along.
Northwest Lubbock County, Texas
photographed 4.26.2013
An alley. Again. Of course.
It’s been a long time since I posted a shot from an alley.
If you think between May 9 and May 15 qualifies as “a long time.”
But, anyway, here’s an alley in the Loop, in Chicago. As alleys go, this is quite tidy.
Chicago, Illinois
photographed 4.13.2013
White on white, 7
Yep, I am that person, the one taking pictures at the airport.
But here’s the thing: we weren’t familiar with the airport so planned for plenty of time to check bags and go through security. There wasn’t a line to check bags. There wasn’t a line at security. That left a lot of time before our flight left. And I had to do something besides listen to the women on the next row of chairs talk about hair color and highlights and lowlights and….well, that’s when I picked up the camera and walked away.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit, Michigan
photographed 4.20.2013
Taco dinner (last chance, for a while)
If you were thinking that the perfect dinner tomorrow night would involve tacos, and you’ve got the time to make a quick trip to Manchester, Michigan, head for Madison Street, the last block before the river. It’s all you can eat!
But also: it’s the last taco dinner until September.
Manchester, Michigan
photographed 4.19.2013
“Business route” is optimistic
It’s the same story: once the interstate came through, all the little businesses along what is now optimistically called the business route began to fade. Here there are several miles of abandoned gas stations, truck stops, restaurants, and other buildings whose previous life is now indeterminable.
It’s a sad sight.
Unless I see it: then it’s a town full of opportunities.
Rio Pecos Ranch Truck Terminal
(now closed) (which you could already tell)
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.4.2013
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