Island 
Sentinels 
Built to last 
Abandoned 
Dreaming 
Remembering 
Abused 
Meet me at the cafe in Brogan. 
Falling Down
A black & white journey through central Oregon
04 Monday Oct 2021
Posted in Photography
Rangewriter
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04 Monday Oct 2021
Posted in Photography
I like the title “Sentinels” on the one image of the granaries and enjoyed seeing the stones used to build the buildings. Was out on a photo shoot on Saturday and we were drooling over the old farm buildings we saw on the way home. Also like the sepia -toned images, good series.
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Thanks, Jane. I sort of worried that mixing sepia in with the others would detract. Glad to know maybe it was ok.
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Thanks Linda. I love your photos and one word titles. Keith
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Good, Keith. I’m glad to hear that. It seems words have failed me lately. Thank heavens for the camera.
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Linda, anyone who can write a whole book about her mother has words in her. Just keep writing, although you do take nice pictures. Keith
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THanks Keith. The book gave me something to focus on. Lately, it feels like when I sit at the keyboard, the only thoughts that surface are angry, vituperative, and unconvincing. The camera takes my mind off the corruption that seems to have taken the world by storm.
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Linda, I fully understand. That is why I am reposting old posts, as I am tired of writing about my continuing disbelief that people buy the BS being pitched by a certain former president. Keith
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Fantastic photos, Linda. Thank you!
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For heavens sake, thank YOU, Jeff!
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I love the falling down photo.
This is what happened to me this morning tripping over my dog. I said; you f…ck..g rotten dog very spontaneously. No injuries, nothing, not a pain, nothing .” Nice boy, Bentley, good boy!”
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You are so resilient, Gerard. I’m glad that had a happier ending than I suspect what is in story for the falling down photo! And, btw, I love spontaneous.
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Dreaming is probably my fave.
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I’m glad you like that one, John. I was trying to figure out how to create something out of somewhat tacky roadside attraction. This was the final (and best) shot I took before I moved on.
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I prefer compelling over tacky.
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Your photos make me smile – you have a great eye! I like “Dreaming”, too.
I hear what you say about getting your mind off the “corruption” in the world by creating beautiful images with your camera and sharing them. It’s sort of a meditation? I feel the same way – sharing my hiking trips and how wonderful nature is with others so they can see the beauty around us.
Did you make a special trip to central Oregon or were you passing through? I love the CAFE photo too. Sometimes I wish I could have seen these old buildings when they were new, and the people who used to live there.
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Yes, I agree that the world needs a whole lot more beauty than commentary and opinion these days. Sometimes I feel a little guilty for retreating in this way. But whatever commentary or opinion I have to offer up has already been said, and usually far more eloquently and accurately than I would say it.
I’m glad you like my photos. Given the artistry and brilliant detail that go into your images, I take your praise as a high compliment. Thank you.
I took about ten days to explore parts of Oregon and to visit friends in Eugene. There will be more on Oregon in upcoming posts.
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Good – I look forward to it! Thank you for the compliments. I disagree with your statement about you writing commentary. You write very eloquently and can get your idea out there succinctly. (I had to look up synonyms and definition for eloquence!) Your writing is articulate and strong.
I do like your photos – especially the black and whites.
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You’re very kind, Sue. Thank you. I guess we must agree on mutual respect. 😊
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Great photos! I often want to stop for photos when we pass by old, broken down barns and other structures on our road trips but fences get in our way. I’m glad you were able to get close to some.
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You know, Janis, there are old ranch properties that I have passed by for years, but they are beside the freeway and everytime I pass by, I search for side roads that I might be able to access to get to them. Some seem to exist in a world entirely of their own and it breaks my heart to see them a little more crumpled each time, w/o having been documented. This is why I love secondary roads so much. At least I have the opportunity to stop and gawk or double back for another look. But my upbringing won’t allow me to cross No Trespassing signs, so usually, I’m woefully far away when I do snap a shot.
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Love the titles to each photo – perfectly matched. 🙂
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Thanks! It’s funny, sometimes I have a title in mind when I press the shutter. Other times I stare at a photo and can’t seem to think of anything remotely fun or appropriate.
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Dreaming and Cafe are my favorites! Five stars!
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Thank you Denise. You know I was trying to channel you when I shot some of those! Dreaming turned out a lot better than I thought it would. Cafe gave me fits because the lighting was weird. They were all fun, though.
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