by Dave | Jun 10, 2007 | Cityscapes, Kansas, Small Towns
Scott City, Kansas What could make you feel more welcome, when entering a strange town, that a giant orange silo complex smiling at you from above the trees. This is found near highway 83 on the north edge of the city.
by Dave | Sep 21, 2006 | Black and White, Cityscapes, Kansas
by Dave | Jul 26, 2006 | Cityscapes, Kansas
WinfiedIn Winfield even the rougher buildings are picturesque. Above, a set of draped windows against a red painted brick wall and the top landing of an iron staircase. The blue sky reflected in the glass adds some extra color. Even the hardware store’s second floor...
by Dave | Jul 20, 2006 | Black and White, Cityscapes, Industry, Kansas
the Bunge plant This week I had the pleasure of viewing a presentation of medium format black and white photography by Robert Marin. Gorgeous work. That inspiration prompted the bw image above. Also, his set of ”nocturnals” inspired the photograph of the...
by Dave | Jul 18, 2006 | Black and White, Cityscapes, Industry, Kansas, Mills & Elevators, Small Towns
Above: a view of the elevators from the south During our recent trip to Lucas we visited Wilson, the “Czech capitol of Kansas”. We spotted the old style water tower and drove in that direction to explore. Along the tracks, near the middle of town is a...