Forlorn, Vanishing Western Scene
Dec 5, 2020 10:14:59 #
The wind whips through this treeless country and it is easy to see why life gets discouraging.
Dec 5, 2020 10:21:04 #
A beautiful photo, though. But cheer up - I hear there's a woman behind every tree out there! Imagine when a trip to town meant 8 hours on horseback - each way!
Dec 5, 2020 10:31:39 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Yes, I remember scenes like that in the days before hydramatic drives.
I wonder if the races still take place between cars and Roadrunners anymore ?
I wonder if the races still take place between cars and Roadrunners anymore ?
Dec 5, 2020 10:35:57 #
Dec 5, 2020 10:44:18 #
Great capture of an interesting scene. Tough to figure out the verticals, though. Ahhh, the joys of shooting wide-angle :) Please stay well and keep on sharing.
Dec 5, 2020 10:45:43 #
Beautiful capture, this one tells a sad story, Jim! You are the master of these shots.
Dec 5, 2020 11:09:16 #
couch coyote
Loc: northern Illinois
Wonderful story-telling shot! On a sunny day I think it looks beautiful, but the thought of snow on the ground and the unbroken winter wind freezing your bones is VERY discouraging! Brrr!
Dec 5, 2020 11:13:31 #
Dec 5, 2020 11:17:22 #
Dec 5, 2020 11:23:05 #
sb wrote:
A beautiful photo, though. But cheer up - I hear there's a woman behind every tree out there! Imagine when a trip to town meant 8 hours on horseback - each way!
Now that is funny about the woman behind every tree! The closest town of any consequence is 40-50 miles and then it is a small town by most standards!!
Dec 5, 2020 11:25:42 #
donrent wrote:
Yes, I remember scenes like that in the days before hydramatic drives.
I wonder if the races still take place between cars and Roadrunners anymore ?
I wonder if the races still take place between cars and Roadrunners anymore ?
No road runners til you get about 300 miles to the south. Driving the powdered dirt road to get here left a cloud about 1/4 mile...it is a dusty drive!!
Dec 5, 2020 11:26:08 #
Dec 5, 2020 11:32:27 #
I know, the windmill is actually listing to starboard and the building is listing about 10* to port, there isn't a level, straight side on this sagging structure!! This view doesn't show the building leaning to the left
Dec 5, 2020 11:34:58 #
Many thanks, Mike. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving your generous comments. 
Dec 5, 2020 11:37:42 #
couch coyote wrote:
Wonderful story-telling shot! On a sunny day I think it looks beautiful, but the thought of snow on the ground and the unbroken winter wind freezing your bones is VERY discouraging! Brrr!
Thank you and you know the feeling winter brings to this northern prairie. The wind was whipping through when I took this photo and it was a cold wind!!
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