PrairieDust visual journal

photographer Dave Leiker

Old Home at Dover

Old Home at Dover

Dover, KansasThis photo was taken a couple weeks ago on the outskirts of Dover. There was a “no trespassing” sign on the tree near the driveway, so I had to be content with photographing from a distance. Overall, the site wasn’t that interesting, but...
S&S Cafe – Winter Night

S&S Cafe – Winter Night

Emporia, KansasIt seems like the S&S Cafe has been around forever. The neon glow and illumination through the windows always attracts my eye as I drive by at night. Here, photographed on a wet winter evening, the lights are reflecting on the glazed...
Mountain Biking in Kansas

Mountain Biking in Kansas

The grounds around Coronado Heights have mountain biking trails weaving through the natural prairie groundcover. It was warm enough, during our excursion, to attract one biker and a jogger. Needless to say, the state isn’t rich in challenging climbs, though we...
Carlton Post Office – Revisited

Carlton Post Office – Revisited

Texture, character and history… Carlton is one of my favorite stops along highway 4 on visits to Salina. I’ve posted photos of this retired tin-clad post office before, but it’s worth another portrait. It hasn’t changed much in the last...
Just for the Record…

Just for the Record…

Downtown – Carlton, KansasThe smaller signs read: On 9-29-96 36 Model A’S Stopped Here On June 17th, 2000 26 Model “A” Fords Stopped Here On 8-31-’03 14 Model A’s Stopped Here!