The first two images are of old barns telling their stories in a quiet but strong way. The third is Dr. Moore’s office on the Walnut Grove Plantation site, an historic preserved plantation.
Unpreserved and Preserved
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Category Archives: old buildings
Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NM
Here are the promised photographs of the Plaza Hotel. I is a warm, beautiful, handcrafted hotel of a sort not often seen in “modern” hotels. It is definitely worth a visit.
The Old House and Bud’s
Why do I return to places like the old house ? When I turn on my computer I look for images that still appeal to me and the old house and Bud’s Village Shop just keep calling, so here they are. I think that black and white serves to bring out the shapes and textures as well as being a bit more intense. In this set, color, while pleasing, is a distraction for me.
Rainy Day Wall
This wall is an ideal location for rainy day shooting. The relatively subtle colors and textures seem to be strengthened by the wetness. The shapes of the doors and windows are also interesting for thier patterns.
An Old Home Place
A few days ago Alice and I found an old house but I forgot to put a memory card in my camera but the light was lousy, so nothing lost. The second time I was more careful and here are some of the images. The old home and surrounding property is magical.
There were more things to see but they are for next time.
Glorieta, NM
Glorieta ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glorieta,_New_Mexico ) is one of those small but intense gems that can be found in many places but the ones I have found in New Mexico intrigue me the most. The buildings with their earth tones and the blue skies as well as the kind of remoteness all add up to something special.
Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos, NM
Pecos National Historical Park ( https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/index.htm) is a must visit place because of its historic importance and its beauty.
Pacolet
Pacolet, Great Old Buildings
Find your local old towns and small cities to discover their older buildings which have a classic beauty, integrity as well as history, all of which adds up to soul.
Out and About
Al and I hit the road again and found this old cotton mill which is slowly being repurposed.
The Old Barn
This is a place Al and I visit fairly frequently on our toodles out into the countryside. The farmer is very friendly and we always look forward to our visit.
A Clinton, SC Walk
A while back my buddy Al and I wandered around Clinton, SC and I found the old buildings and some of their details engaging on lots of levels.
Old Business Site
Old business sites with their warehouses and offices cast great shadows and make one wonder about their histories. Many of These exist just outside of small towns and are little treasures which I feel the need to record/
Out in the Country, Again
Al and I drove around out in the country and found this great old, small house in a field. These are getting fewer and further between. Photographing or painting them may be the only way to preserve them.
Stories
While old, disused terms mare depressing to some, I find them to have their own unique dignity and beauty. as well as suggest their stories.
On the Road
Today Al and I did a shortish road trip around near Clems, SC and found a few oldies but goodies which I photographed. While decrepit these objects have a certain life and beauty.
The Old Store and Gas Station
Al and I did our usual ride around and we found this now abandoned store and gas station, another reminder of days past.
Walking Around Union
Besides its great courthouse Union has some wonderful things happening like the old Coke ad window attractions.
Pendleton Oil Mill, Pendleton, SC
This is one of my favorite sites to photograph and was one of the first places I photographed when Iwe moved to SC. The mill is slowly slipping into complete entropy, which is sad because I think it should be made into historical site with a full but correct renovation as it is part of our history in the Upstate.
An Old Homestead
Yesterday, Al and I went out and about where Al found a great old house and barn, which I will be sharing over the next few days.
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