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Unwelcome

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The front yard of this place is rather a formidable obstacle for anyone who wishes to get to the front door.

Or leave from it, as far as that goes.

McCamey, Texas
photographed 8.27.2009

A narrow line

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I am not an expert in theology or fencing. I just liked the way it looked.

If you wish to draw any sorts of conclusions, though, I will not stop you. I promise.

FM 179
Lubbock County, Texas
photographed 3.16.2013

Repair

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I suppose this sign indicates a building that is in need of repair?

Between when I shot this in April, and when I got it ready for the blog a couple of days ago, I’d forgotten if this place was in Ralls or Lorenzo. I used Google street view and “drove” down the highway until I spotted it. While that did save me some traveling, I realize that I also missed out on the chance to take more photographs….

Lorenzo, Texas
photographed 4.1.2013

Reflection

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I was driving back to Lubbock one Sunday morning and pulled off the interstate in Putnam to see what I could see.

The thing is, though, that I only spent about five minutes there: it was before I’d discovered the wealth of photographic opportunity that these sorts of towns offer. I think I need to go back….

Putnam, Texas
photographed 3.26.2011

Call Brady

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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