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here we are now going to the south side
I saw this the other morning on my way to work – the light was good, sort of bouncing around the V-shape of the sign but I was camera-less. I went back the next morning to get a photo, but there was a guy on a riding lawnmower, cutting down all the tall grass that I’d liked the day before. On the third day*, I went back and this time the sprinklers were going, but I braved the elements to get the shot.
Now that I see it, though, I am not sure it was worth the effort.
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 7.10.2026
*Yes, I do crack myself up. Thanks for asking.
tan, white, and blue
For some reason, that white(ish) brick wall doesn’t look like it belong here, but I know for sure it was that way when I made the photo. I mean, I *think* I know that for sure…
Slaton, Texas
photographed 7.4.2026
…and she’s down
This young woman had a remarkably good throwing arm, and the cheerleader on the perch landed in the water on three of her five throws.
Slaton, Texas
photographed 7.4.2026
the preparation
The cheerleaders were getting ready for the dunking booth.
I think those things would be a lot more fun if they’d let you pick who sits on the platform waiting to land in the water. Apparently, however, that’s “not how it works” so they missed out on my interesting list of participants.
Slaton, Texas
photographed 7.4.2026
the real show
Remember a couple of days ago when I confessed that I had a bad attitude about the 4th of July celebrations this year?
A few minutes of watching things like a mechanical bull ride at a street fair helped me feel better.
Now, about this triptych…I thought initially that the story was that guy on the bull and his inevitable slide from the bull. However, check out the kid on the left. His facial expressions and gestures are really the story. Zoom in, if you want: I think it will be worth your effort.
Slaton, Texas
photographed 7.4.2026
One Day | One Image 