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left alone too long

There are certain mundane things that I like to photograph – those self-service, drive-through car washes are on that list. I’m not sure why I always photograph them, especially since I almost never post those images.

So, as I wandered through Luther, Oklahoma, the other day, I spotted a car wash and pulled in to get some photos. And then, just on the very next lot, I saw these two old cars (which, ironically, were definitely unwashed) and the house in a state of abandonment.

And that’s how it ended up not being about the car wash at all.

Luther, Oklahoma
photographed 4.4.2023

except locks: he can’t help with locks

I don’t even want to admit how hard I laughed at this particular juxtaposition of signage. Apparently, he can’t help with locks?

Claremore, Oklahoma
photographed 4.5.2023

the message was stolen by time

That trailer used to have a sign full of Very Important Information. I mean, I guess it was VII. At this point, there’s no way to know that for sure.

Quapaw, Oklahoma
photographed 4.5.2023

buy/get

I almost never understand the things I notice when I’m driving around. For example: why would there be a spot in North Miami, Oklahoma, with a bunch of well-used fireworks stands just plunked down in a random pattern?

Maybe it was to entertain a certain photographer who was passing through.

And if that was in fact the reason, this certain photographer offers her thanks for the opportunities it afforded.

North Miami, Oklahoma
photographed 4.5.2023

dog day

Sunny day. New-to-me vintage lens. A dog.

That is all I needed to fill up the time.

Guthrie Green
Tulsa, Oklahoma
photographed 4.8.2023