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After breakfast
On our infrequent trips to Nebraska, this cafe is a regular stop. The Patient Spouse has fond memories of eating here when he was a kid.
This visit was weird: we were traveling in the pandemic to my father-in-law’s funeral and pandemic reminders were everywhere. Like that upside down table, a non-negotiable way to enforce seating limits at the cafe.
Kearney, Nebraska
photographed 12.9.2020
Sun/Arch
A few days ago, a fellow photographer asked me what my favorite image (of my own work) was. I told him that in general, it was the photo I’ll shoot tomorrow.
That’s still true. But this is in second place.
Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark
near Oakley, Kansas
photographed 12.7.2020
Sunbreak
So, now that I’ve seen the place, I want to go back. I want to be there when the moon’s full. I want to be there where there’s not moonlight. I want to see the Milky Way arching overhead. I want to see fresh snow on the rock formations.
There’s a slight chance I’ve become obsessed…
Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark
near Oakley, Kansas
photographed 12.7.2020
Ancient Rocks and Air Travel
A friend of mine tipped me off about this otherworldly place; it’s just a few miles off the main highway but if you’re headed north, there’s not a sign to let you know it’s even there.
The middle part of the country is often referred to as “flyover country” and on this morning, the jets were busy doing just that.
Monument Rocks National Natural Landmark
near Oakley, Kansas
photographed 12.7.2020
One Day | One Image 