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Unsustainable

This was one of the more spectacular trees I have ever photographed. And the next strong storm will probably topple it over.

Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

Two Cemetery Cisterns

These two crumbly concrete cisterns were the most fascinating part of this little country cemetery – I’d say one third of the photos I made here featured them. Obviously, since I was shooting late in the afternoon, I need to get back over there early in the morning, and when there’s a storm, and maybe even on a cold, clear night to get some stars. I guess my quest for a new obsession has ended….good thing it’s only a 30 minute drive from home.

Pearce Cemetery
Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

Continuation

Well, really, who wouldn’t be enchanted by the repetition of the patterns in the plowed field, the metal walls, and the roof?

Pearce Cemetery
Hale County, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

Hospitalization

This hospital closed for good in 2001. According to this article, at the time it closed, the hospital was the second-largest employer in town, with about 120 employees. The town itself had, at the time, about 2,200 residents, so the loss of that many jobs must have damaged the town’s economy in ways that are still being felt nearly twenty years later.

And, all these years later, there is still some stuff lying around. At this point, I guess it’s safe to assume it’ll just be here forever.

Hale Center, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020

HC Party

I think we can all probably agree that there ain’t no party like an HC party.

Hale Center, Texas
photographed 6.28.2020