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forces
Shadow patterns and German-language headstones provided some opportunities for the me other morning.
Lange Cemetery
Doss, Texas
photographed 10.19.2025
hours to
I took a weekend off, took myself on a trip, and took pictures.
I found this out-of-business store along the Llano River; my second favorite thing I saw was this hand-lettered sign on the old front door. The spacing’s a little wonky and arc of “hours” isn’t quite centered. But it’s still there, doing what’s left of its job.
My third favorite thing was when the local game warden pulled over to see if I needed any help, like with a flat tire or something. After it was clear there was no problem, we had a little chat and then he headed off to look for hunters that didn’t have proper tags for deer. Or, you know, whatever.
My favorite thing was a big Texas spiny lizard sunning itself on a post. She was beautiful and I watched her for a long time.
Mason County, Texas
photographed 10.19.2025
city/rhythm
Last month, my collaborator VC Torneden and I were in Chicaksha for the opening of “The Other Side”, our ongoing Route 66 photography project. We were hosted by the University of Arts and Science of Oklahoma, whose Art Wrecker Gallery made the perfect space for our images.
We also met with students and I hosted a photo walk through a few blocks of downtown Chickasha. We talked about the importance of slowing down to see things, how lovely reflections in windows is, the importance of being nice to people that we encountered, and freeing our minds up to see small details. It was really one of the best afternoons I’ve had in a while.
Oh, are you wondering if leading photo walks is a regular thing that I do? I can explain it this way: counting the one in Chickasha, I have led a total of one (1). So there’s that.
Chickasha, Oklahoma
photographed 9.11.2025
the land of complicated signage
If you want in, here is a comprehensive list of steps to take to gain access. I like how it says “get me” without any clue as to who “me” might be.
I saw signs like this (and they were always hand written) in several store windows in Chickasha; it was almost like someone was pranking me. There was one sign that gave about eight complicated things to do to get to a framing shop. Another one listed the price and all the color options for something called Petticoat County Western Lingerie, with the added note that the price was firm. And one at an antique store tried very hard to convince shoppers that their Christmas platters would be the perfect gift.
Oh, and please notice my restraint in not even mentioning the missing apostrophe there where it says Mitzys.
Chickasha, Oklahoma
photographed 9.11.2025
window treatment
Helpful storage hint: if your closet or your linen closet is too full, consider storing your excess items right in the window. An added benefit is that the stuff that’s been stuffed in the window will help keep the cold winter drafts out of your house!
San Jon, New Mexico
photographed 8.31.2025
One Day | One Image 