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broken windows theory
A once-prominent social-science theory, the broken windows theory, argues that neighborhood disorder increases crime directly and indirectly by undermining neighborhood informal social control. Later studies proved and/or disproved this depending on which one(s) you happen to read.
But that’s neither here nor there. My own broken windows theory is that behind the broken windows of an abandoned building there will be something for me to photograph.
Morton, Texas
photographed 1.26.2024
pastor’s parking
The pastor over at Evans Chapel gets to park right there in front of the church, which is probably pretty convenient on a busy Sunday.
Morton, Texas
photographed 1.26.2024
rain + broken glass
For a couple of strange reasons, I had a strong desire to photograph this town on a cloudy day. I waited about a month for clouds to show up and then (bonus!) I got rain, too.
Morton, Texas
photographed 1.26.2024
municipal trident
I sure enjoy finding disused municipal buildings with the dashed dreams, the obsolescence, the broken windows, the non-operational signage, the random tridents….
Brownfield, Texas
photographed 1.26.2024
cone trio
I’ve been busy for a while doing other photography stuff, and this was the first day in a while that I’ve been able to get back to my old-school methods of wandering around rural towns. It felt good.
And it felt especially good when I turned down an alley and saw three orange cones ahead of me. (It really is the small things…)
Brownfield, Texas
photographed 1.26.2024
One Day | One Image 