Ruins on Gold Finch Road

Ruins on Gold Finch Road

Wabaunsee CountyThis looks like the remains of a magnificent stone barn. I had two views of it from the road, though both were obscured by trees. The first was from the shadow side, and this one from the sunny side. The contrasty light made both difficult. I had to...
Meadow

Meadow

Lyon CountyBlackeyed susans, asters, prairie grass, and a bit of blue sky. Walking across the meadow one finds depressions where deer have slept, then is aware of life at every level – bugs, birds, beatles, bees… Hidden in the thickets are rabbits,...
Ottawa County Fishing Lake

Ottawa County Fishing Lake

This has always been a tranquil, beautiful lake. And it has long suffered from a build-up of agricultural run-off. The water is thick with moss, duckweed and wild lotus. In many ways that enhances it’s beauty for me. It becomes an emerald green retreat.
Muddy Country Road

Muddy Country Road

Road N, east of Emporia Not a good day to “do dirt”. I had to cancel my extended road trip today, though I did get out a little bit. Rain continues to fall, the Neosho River continues to rise, and the woods are turning into rain forests. I went out to Toad...
1032804

1032804

This is a good photo for imagining stories. It’s mysterious, and a little disturbing…